The Fine Print

How are UAE data centres evolving, and what does the data protection law mean for businesses? Presenter Tim Elliott speaks with Raymond Kisswany, Partner at Davidson & Co, about regulation, compliance, cross border data flows, emerging legal challenges, and the practical considerations organisations should understand as the digital economy continues to grow.

With over 40 countries—including Australia, the UK, Indonesia, and Malaysia—currently moving toward legislating social media restrictions for minors, the UAE is at the forefront of a global shift. In this episode, we sit down with Raymond Kisswany, Partner at Davidson & Co, to dissect the legal reality of the ban. We explore what the legislation explicitly mandates, how age-verification will p...

As summer travel peaks, legal expert Raymond Kisswany, Partner at Davidson & Co, joins Tim Elliott to unpack the legal guidelines surrounding travel restrictions for UAE residents. From unpaid debts to bounced cheques, learn how financial disputes can trigger unexpected airport delays and discover the steps you need to take before booking your next flight.

Can you really walk out of a job in the UAE without serving notice? And after you leave, can your old employer stop you from working somewhere else? This week on The Fine Print, we unpack the growing questions around resignations, labour rights and non-compete clauses as more professionals rethink career moves across the UAE. Joining Tim Elliott is Raymond Kisswany, a Partner at Davidson & Co...

The 1st June deadline has passed, and the UAE’s massive legislative overhaul is officially in full effect. In this episode of The Fine Print , host Tim Elliott sits down with Raymond Kisswany, Partner at Davidson & Co, to break down exactly what these changes mean for businesses and residents alike. From major updates to corporate liability and strict private sector salary protections, to a la...

Dubai is supercharging its digital asset ecosystem with a robust new framework for crypto derivatives. Tim Elliott sits down with Raymond Kisswany, Partner at Davidson & Co, to analyse these exciting updates. They discuss how enhanced regulatory clarity boosts investor confidence, fosters secure market growth, and cements the UAE as a premier global hub for crypto innovation.

As businesses across the UAE face rising costs and mounting debt pressures, the legal landscape for financial distress has been fundamentally transformed. Raymond Kisswany, Partner at Davidson & Co, joins Tim Elliott to demystify the 2023 bankruptcy law, explaining why modern insolvency frameworks are now designed for corporate survival rather than inevitable liquidation.

A warning in the United Arab Emirates says forwarding a WhatsApp message could carry legal risk under cybercrime laws, even if you did not create the content. Authorities are tightening rules around privacy and misinformation. Joining Tim Elliott is joined by a partner at Davidson and Co, Raymond Kisswany, to explain what this means for businesses and everyday communication.

A single mistake in your trademark description could be an open invitation for identity theft in the UAE. Legal expert Raymond Kisswany joins Tim Elliott to expose the critical filing loopholes currently being exploited by trademark squatters and why your brand’s survival hinges on mastering the "fine print" of intellectual property law.

The UAE has implemented significant tax procedure amendments. Legal expert Raymond Kisswany, Partner at Davidson & Co, joins Tim Elliott to discuss critical updates to refund deadlines and extended audit windows. 

Legal expert Raymond Kisswany joins Tim Elliott to unpick the Federal Law on Child Digital Safety. They explore how passive observation is no longer enough, as parents now face an affirmative legal duty to monitor their children’s online lives, including during distance learning. 

Legal expert Raymond Kisswany, Partner at Davidson & Co, joins Tim Elliott to analyse how regional instability impacts UAE employment. This episode explores the legal boundaries of restructuring, salary reductions, and wrongful termination. 

Tim Elliott discusses Dubai’s major new shared housing regulations with Raymond Kisswany, Partner at Davidson & Co. This interview explores the legal shift from informal arrangements to a regulated framework, covering mandatory permits, occupancy limits, and safety standards. 

Tim Elliott discusses Dubai’s comprehensive new public safety law with Raymond Kisswany, Partner at Davidson & Co. Replacing a twenty-three-year-old order, this modern framework introduces stricter standards for venues, buildings, and products. They explore how these preventative measures and potential million-dirham fines may impact your business compliance and liability.

With rising tensions in the region and growing disruption to flights, trade and supply chains, many businesses are asking the same question: does this trigger force majeure, and will insurance cover the losses? To help us unpack what companies need to know about force majeure clauses and business interruption insurance, Tim Elliott is joined by Raymond Kisswany, Partner at Davidson and Co.

On today's The Fine Print, Tim Elliott asks Raymond Kisswany if UAE employers can legally dismiss staff for poor performance. Kisswany explains that while performance is a legitimate reason for termination, companies must follow a fair process.

In this episode of The Fine Print on Mira Business FM, Tim Elliott explores whether artificial intelligence should be trusted with critical business agreements. Legal expert Raymond Kisswany, Partner at Davidson & Co, discusses the accelerating use of AI tools in drafting contracts and examines the balance between innovation and potential exposure.

In the first episode of The Fine Print , Tim Elliott and resident legal expert Raymond Kisswany, Partner at Davidson and Co, break down the UAE’s rules on employee termination. From notice periods and end of service benefits to unfair dismissal risks, this episode explains what employers can and cannot do, and what employees should understand about their rights when a job ends.