INTERNATIONAL SPOTLIGHT

Living it up offshore
Tales of a lawyer in Saudi Arabia
Life as a lawyer in Saudi Arabia can be a little daunting, writes Hyder Gulam, but it's a valuable experience if you know what to expect Following a stint working as a lawyer in Riyadh, the capital ... [more]
When religion meets the law: Shariah law in Australia
There’s a growing market for lawyers with expertise in Islamic banking and finance, but just what place can Shariah law have in Australia? To some Westerners, the term Shariah law conjures up some ... [more]
Dubai's lure a lesson in resilience
Dubai's once relentless growth has been halted, but its resilience during the current financial storm may see a more sophisticated economy emerge, writes Angela Priestley. While the legal markets of ... [more]
China's dealmakers express caution
Have Chinese investors grown weary of opportunities in the Australian resources sector following collapsed deals and allegations against Rio Tinto employees? As Stern Hu - the Australian Rio Tinto employee ... [more]
 
 


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