Court Uncourt Magazine - Volume VI Issue 2

In this issue

Imagine a situation where a dispute arises between two partners in a business. In such an event, the dispute between them if not amicably resolved would prove disastrous for any potential future business interactions and their professional relationship. This is where Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) methods come into play, by offering parties an option to settle their disputes amicably rather than proceed to the court which would entail a lengthy and expensive process, which in return could also lead to the breaking down of their professional relationship. Amongst the several methods of ADR, mediation, in the recent years, has become increasingly popular. Mediation in its most basic sense has existed for hundreds or even thousands of years. Coming together for discussions and dialogues to resolve problems has been a universal concept, though recent times has witnessed mediation becoming an increasingly preferred critical legal route in the UAE. Mediation allows for parties to discuss their issues and find a common ground to reach outcomes with mutual benefit. Parties preferring mediation often wish to maintain their existing professional relationship, allowing the continuation of their current activities or for future business, with a better understanding of the other party’s situation, goals, and priorities. In this issue of Court Uncourt, our lawyers will elaborate on the broad range of legal matters including the Global Perspective on the Crime of Aggression, Intellectual Property Rights and Geographical Indication, Anti-Bribery Legislation in UAE, Montreal Convention, Singapore Drug laws, Anti-Counterfeiting Agreement, Commercial Mediation in UAE, International Perspective on Anti-Discrimination laws. Through this information outlet, we intend to keep our readers updated on the latest legal developments around the world. Thank you, and we hope you have an insightful read of this issue of Court Uncourt.