The Difference between Public and Private Shareholding Companies under the new Palestinian Companies Law.
By: Yara Abu Meizer,
In this Article, attorney Yara Abu Meizer discusses the main differences between Public and Private shareholding companies in terms of: types of shares, capital, management, and number of shareholders under the New Palestinian Companies Law.
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The Regulation of One Person Companies under the New Palestinian Companies Law
By: Yara Abu Meizer,
In this Article, attorney Yara Abu Meizer discusses the main legal aspects surrounding One Person Companies (OPC) and their regulation under the Palestinian Law by Decree (42) of 2021 (the new Companies’ law) by addressing the …
The Regulation of Holding Companies under the New Palestinian Companies Law
By: Suhaib Sharif,
In this Article, Attorney Suhaib Sharif, addresses the most prominent and important provisions in the new Palestinian Companies law, that regulate holding companies in Palestine in terms of their goals and mechanism of action, with reference to …
The Fiduciary Duty of Directors between US Law and the New Palestinian Companies Law
By: Bisan Nimer,
In this Article, Attorney Bisan Nimer, discusses the concept of fiduciary duty under US law, namely the fiduciary duty of directors towards the company and its shareholders as a way of example. Attorney Bisan Nimer further sheds …
Tag Along and Drag Along Rights in Shareholder Agreements under the Palestinian Legal Framework
By: Yara Abu Meizer,
In this Article, Attorney Yara Abu Meizer briefly discusses the concept of Tag along and Drag along rights that are usually stated in shareholders agreements. Attorney Abu Meizer, sheds a light on the regulation of these …
The Regulation of Foreign Companies under the new Companies’ law (Law by Decree (42) of 2021)
By: Suhaib Sharif,
in this article, attorney Suhaib Sharif, discusses the available options for foreign companies willing to conduct their business in Palestine under the newly adopted Palestinian Companies law. He finally concludes that the new law contributes to the …
The Legal Regulation of the Doctrine of “Piercing the Corporate Veil” in the New Palestinian Companies Law
By: Bisan Nimer,
This article discusses the regulation of the doctrine of piercing the corporate veil, in the new Palestinian companies law. This doctrine was newly adopted by the Palestinian legislator. the article discusses the doctrine, its pros and cons, …
Private Shareholding Companies under the New Palestinian Companies Law
By: Suhaib Sharif,
This article briefly discusses the regulation of Private Shareholding Companies under the new Companies Law.
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The Statute of Limitations for Corruption Crimes in Palestine
By: Suad Jawan,
In this article, Attorney Suad Jawan briefly discusses the concept of statute of limitations under the applicable Palestinian criminal legal framework with a special focus on corruption crimes. The article addresses the rationale of not providing a …
The lawfulness of requiring employees to work from home under Palestinian labor law
By: Suhaib Sharif,
This Article briefly discusses the lawfulness of requiring employees to work from home as the Palestinian labor law does not explicitly regulate this matter. The Article attempts to infer the legal position of the Palestinian law on …
Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards in Palestine
By: Bisan Nimer,
This article discusses the enforcement of foreign arbitral awards in Palestine. The Palestinian legislator provides two enforcement systems for arbitral awards; one is for domestic awards, while the other is foreign arbitral awards. Enforcement of domestic arbitral …
Startups Legal Limitations in Palestine
By: Yara Abu Meizer,
In an ideal ecosystem, laws and policies function as startups enablers and investment attractions. In Palestine, the situation is so far from ideal. Although Palestinian entrepreneurs continue to innovate and inspire, there are some legal limitations …
Mechanisms Available for Individuals to File Lawsuit Before the Constitutional Court in Palestine
By: Mahmoud Abu Sway,
In this article, Dr. Mahmoud Abu Sway discusses the mechanisms available for individuals to file lawsuits before the newly established Constitutional Court in Palestine. Dr. Abu Sway starts by affirming the prevailing status of the constitution …