Assignment Brief -
Unit Learning Outcomes -
- Explain the basic nature of the legal system.
- Illustrate the potential impact of the law on a business.
Case / Vocational Scenario:
Tanfeedh, is a national programme of Oman government for enhancing economic diversification, which is part of the 9th Five-Year Development Plan (2016-2020). In line with this program, Galfar a SAOG, refinery based construction company wants to invest in tourism, transport and logistics, mining, and fisheries,
You are a Legal Consultant of DENTON Law Firm which advice new start-up companies on the legal system and key legislations. Galfar has approached your law firm and you have been asked to produce a handbook or new companies in order to support their business. Advice and guide them.
Assignment Guidance: The handbook must include the following sections:
1. An explanation of the legal system.
2. An overview of the sources of law
3. An explanation on the role of government in law-making.
4. An explanation of the key legislation that a new business needs to be aware of
5. Explain and evaluate the potential implications of law on a business.