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Are You a Startup Looking for Funding? A Guide to Equity, SAFEs, and Convertible Notes Our article highlights how each funding instrument works, the key legal considerations founders and investors should be aware of, and why incorporating in jurisdictions such as ADGM or DIFC can offer greater flexibility for shareholding structures and future fundraising. It also breaks down important concepts like valuation caps, conversion mechanics, and the differences between pre-money and post-money SAFEs. As early-stage funding continues to evolve in the UAE, understanding these frameworks is essential for structuring successful and scalable investment rounds. Nada Hassan, from the Corporate and Commercial team, has prepared this clear and practical overview of the main funding instruments used by UAE startups — including equity rounds, convertible notes, and SAFEs. 👉 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dMt4vwGY #StartupFunding #VentureCapital #CorporateLaw #EarlyStageInvesting #LegalInsights #UAEStartups #ConvertibleNotes #SAFE #PrivateEquity #DIFC #ADGM #Entrepreneurship

Global supply chains are becoming increasingly complex, exposing companies to financial, regulatory, and operational risks. Join industry and legal experts — Capt. Sandeep Mehta (Adani Ports & SEZ), Dr. Marian Kaldas (ECAS), Prof. Emilia Onyema (SOAS Arbitration Centre), and Brett Hattaway (DHL) — for a dynamic panel moderated by Tariq Khan (M&CO Legal). Gain insights into how arbitration, insurance, and risk management strategies are evolving to address cross-border disputes and ensure resilient global trade operations.

The UAE’s growing role as a global logistics and trade hub is reshaping how goods, investments, and ideas move across borders. But with growth comes complexity — and a new wave of cross-border disputes. Join us at Dubai Arbitration Week 2025 for Global Supply Chain Operations: Legal and Regulatory Challenges, hosted by M&CO Legal, ECAS, and SOAS Arbitration Centre, to explore how arbitration can navigate these evolving challenges.

Global supply chains are evolving faster than ever, with new opportunities and complex challenges across trade corridors, ports, and digital logistics. Join Mr. Ahmed Saad Hassan Ali (CEO, Suez Canal Economic Zone) and Mr. Charif Tawfik (General Counsel, Abu Dhabi Ports) for a fireside chat moderated by Mr. Hafidh Thani (Managing Partner, M&CO Legal). Gain insights into how the UAE and regional stakeholders are navigating operational, regulatory, and legal challenges in today’s interconnected global trade network.

The UAE’s growing role as a global logistics and trade hub is reshaping how goods, investments, and ideas move across borders. But with growth comes complexity — and a new wave of cross-border disputes. Join us on 10th November at Dubai Arbitration Week 2025 for Global Supply Chain Operations: Legal and Regulatory Challenges, hosted by M&CO Legal, ECAS, and SOAS Arbitration Centre, to explore how arbitration can navigate these evolving challenges.

A Landmark with Consequences: The CJT’s Latest Decision and Its Implications for Enforcement within the DIFC We are pleased to share our latest article, authored by Dr Mahmood Hussain, Founding Partner, and Nathan Baikie, Principal Associate. The article analyses the recent Conflicts of Jurisdiction Tribunal (CJT) decision in Serene Resources DMCC v Energen DMCC — a landmark ruling that held the DIFC Courts lacked jurisdiction to enforce a Dubai-seated SIAC award while set aside proceedings were ongoing before the Dubai Courts. The piece examines the CJT’s reasoning, its reaffirmation of the Dubai Courts’ general jurisdiction, and the significant implications this decision carries for award creditors and arbitration practitioners navigating Dubai’s dual court system. 🔗 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dxqNspX8 #Arbitration #DIFCCourts #DubaiCourts #CJT #Enforcement #DisputeResolution #LegalUpdate #UAE #MandCOLegal #InternationalArbitration #ArbitrationLaw #CourtJurisdiction #LegalInsight #LawFirm #MiddleEastLaw #CommercialDisputes #AwardEnforcement