Companies options to overcome the effects of the Covid-19 crisis
This article discusses how to the covid-19 pandemic affected businesses especially SMEs in Palestine. The writer gives advice to affected companies on how to mitigate their loses, and gives options to the management on how to keep their business going by provide enough cash flow .Amongst other options; the writer suggests making new partners and finding investors which he explains further in the article.
The impact of Covid-19 Pandemic on lease contracts in Palestine
This Article discusses the legal impacts of Covid-19 pandemic on lease contracts in Palestine in particular. The writer differentiates between the case of emergency and force majeure and suggests the closest legal analysis for the situation in Palestine. Further the writer gives his opinion regarding the contractual obligations between the lessee and the lessor and gives tips on how to act for both parties.
How to negotiate yourself a good deal
This article discusses the tricks and skills that needs to be implemented by the negotiator in order to obtain a good deal. The writer first differentiates between just striking a deal for yourself and striking a great deal. The writer gives advice on how to act and prepare beforehand to obtain the best deal possible out of the circumstances.
10 factors that determine the future of family businesses (Private limited shareholding company)
This article discusses and lists 10 factors that family businesses should adopt and implement in order for the company to succeeds. The writer discusses the complications of business and personal matters in family owned companies and the reasons a lot of them fail; in this article the writer gives solutions for balancing such matters for guaranteed success.
The role of legal advisors in risk management
This article discusses the importance of having a legal advisor to help in risk management and minimizing legal risks. The writer defines risk management and lists its core pillars and then goes on to explain the advantages a legal advisor adds to different legal aspect in each institution such as; contract management, building governance, dispute settlement and litigation, protecting intellectual property and complying with laws and regulations.
By: Suhaib Al Sharif
The importance of adopting arbitration in resolving Business Partners’ disputes
This Article discusses the importance and need for business partners to choose arbitration to resolve their disputes instead of the usual court system. It further discusses the advantages and importance of choosing arbitration in this particular situation for many reasons such as the confidentiality, speed and specialty of arbitrators. Moreover, the writer discusses the case of Palestinian companies in particular and how choosing business partners based on personal relations creates disputes. The writer finishes with giving his recommendations on incorporating arbitration clauses in shareholders agreements and investment regulations in Palestine.
The importance for the employer to distinguish between employment and contracting
This Article discusses the importance of differentiating between employment contracts and independent contractor contracts. The writer discusses the features of each contract and gives the employer tips and suggestions on when to use each to best serve their goals. In addition the writer discusses how the Palestinian court system differentiates between the two contracts and the criteria they use to determine the type of contract on hand.