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For international and founder-led clients operating in the Middle East, the absence of a UAE-registered will can lead to catastrophic delays and the freezing of assets.

The UK is set to reduce the qualifying period for unfair dismissal protection from two years down to six months, with changes expected in January 2027. While the original proposal was for immediate "day one" protection, this was scaled back following pushback, meaning employers will have a shorter window to assess performance and must ensure fair processes are in place much earlier in the employment relationship.

In employment law, following the correct procedural steps is just as important as having a substantive reason to dismiss. A single procedural error can result in an unfair dismissal finding regardless of the underlying conduct. The article outlines a best-practice framework covering investigation, suspension, evidence management, and the right to appeal, emphasising that the investigating officer and the disciplinary hearing chair must always be separate individuals.

Force majeure clauses are negotiated contractual provisions that relieve parties of performance obligations when extraordinary external events such as regional conflicts, trade sanctions, or government interventions make performance impossible.