For millennia Egypt has been one of the most strategically important places on earth, and often one of its most culturally influential. Despite significant structural issues and the political instability of the past few years, it remains a country of great regional and global importance.
A series of important new laws have been introduced and put into effect over the course of 2013 and 2014. Brunei Darussalam is a place of tranquillity, and it has maintained its peaceful and prosperous position on account of the wise rule of His Majesty Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah.
Two parallel systems of law operate in Brunei Darussalam. Statutory laws, which regulate mercantile activities and disputes between persons, are generally referred to as the common law system and are based on English Acts and codified laws. These courts are also known generally as civil courts, and have exclusive jurisdiction over all civil and criminal cases. The rules...
In partnership with Dr Colin Ong Legal Services, this chapter outlines the parallel systems of statutory and sharia law which operate in Brunei Darussalam, highlighting how this legal framework affects businesses and investors. It also contains a viewpoint from Colin Ong, Managing Partner, Dr Colin Ong Legal Services, and President, Arbitration Association Brunei Darussalam.
As East Africa’s largest economy, Kenya has seen its economy grow by more than 4% for the last three years, according to data from the World Bank, while an improvement in fiscal indicators and a new constitution encouraging devolution have helped to improve governance and the public balance sheet.
OBG introduces the reader to the different aspects of the legal system in Kenya, in partnership with Anjarwalla & Khanna. OBG talks to Karim Anjarwalla, Managing Partner, Anjarwalla & Khanna.
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