Veronika Chastukhina
Practical guide for Russian Entrepreneurs to set up business in Dubai
Due to political and military events started on 24 of February 2022, Russian Federation got flooded with US and EU sanctions including banking, export, aviation...
29 Jul, 2022
Ahmed Elnaggar
Bhavika Hotwani
What will happen to your employment contract post-February 2023?
We regularly receive inquiries and questions from employees in the UAE complaining about having conflicts with their HR departments or their employers who are t...
28 Jul, 2022
Meskerem Taverna
The UAE enacts its first personal data protection law: what we know so far
As part of the 50th anniversary of the United Arab Emirates, which marks the Golden Jubilee, the UAE announced a set of 50 new projects and initiatives ('Princi...
19 Dec, 2021
Ahmed Gabr
Did you catch your child shoplifting? What does one expect in such an event?
Have you ever gone shopping with your children and noticed your child has gone missing? How often do you not dismiss their playfulness and wonder where they are...
22 Nov, 2021
Cyrus Izibili
Reputation, libel, insult and disclosure of secrets in the UAE
This legal article shall highlight the effect of an insult, whether true or false, on the perpetrator and the victim of such an action. The legal instruments ar...
15 Nov, 2021
Raluca Gatina
Possession of dangerous animals in the UAE
The United Arab Emirates is a country well-known, not just for its luxurious lifestyle, amazing cars or its futuristic buildings, but also for its exotic pets. ...
07 Jul, 2021
Mohamed Abdelrehiem
UAE Commercial Agencies Law. Know Your Rights
Introduction
In the UAE, the commercial agency is an arrangement whereby an international company appoints an agent to distribute, offer, negotiate the sale or...
19 Apr, 2021
Hari Wadhwana
Does non-payment of civil claims lead up to imprisonment?
Introduction
Lawyers are often posed with the question by clients as to what happens subsequent to their success in a civil claim. Particularly, a common quest...
21 Mar, 2021
Patricia Antoci
Termination of limited-term employment contracts
Questions relating to employment have always been one of the most discussed topics. Even before the pandemic, queries about the employees' rights, notice period...
23 Feb, 2021
Mohamed Abdelrehiem
Recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral award
Introduction
There are multiple jurisdictions in the UAE that allow for the recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards, each based on different laws ...
15 Feb, 2021
Patricia Antoci
The magical mean for hassle-free debt recovery
Payment Orders
The payment order is a much-needed and useful method to recover debts whenever a debt is formed by a certain amount of money or an identifiable ...
14 Jan, 2021
Rajasree Ravivarma
Insurance Authority's regulations on price comparison websites
A price comparison website or shopping comparison websites works as a search engine that the shoppers use to compare the price and other details required to mak...
14 Dec, 2020
Mohamed Abdelrehiem
Bounced cheques for no sufficient funds are not a crime any longer in the UAE
On 27 September 2020, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of United Arab Emirates, issued a new Federal Decree No. 14/2020 (the “De...
13 Dec, 2020
Mohamed Abdelrehiem
Abu Dhabi Judicial Department- Decision No. 26 of 2020 Concerning the Introduction of Small Claims Tribunal
On 23 September 2020, Abu Dhabi Judicial Department issued a new Resolution No. 26/2020 (“Resolution”), where it decided to establish – within...
08 Oct, 2020
Camilla Forest
Slander, insult, and defamation: the ultimate social media guide according to the UAE laws
The responsibility for acts practiced on the internet is the same as that in the physical world, and in UAE, the legislation is harsh, and the online offenders ...
10 Sep, 2020
Gerry Rogers
Rachel Dixon
Corporate Structuring Part Three: Exit Strategies
This article constitutes the third in a series of articles which are intended to provide practical overviews of certain structuring tools which provide protecti...
09 Sep, 2020
Cyrus Izibili
Debt management: prevention and mitigation against the Covid-19
In 2020 the world economy came to a standstill, and the world's major industries nearly stopped. The reason behind it is COVID-19. This article will discuss the...
08 Sep, 2020
Payal Manhas
Foreign Direct Investment in UAE 2020 - the Positive Vibes!
The year 2020 kicked off with the much anticipated and positive announcement on the expansion of the world of Foreign Investment into the “Mainland Market...
31 Aug, 2020
Paula Villegas Guevara
Corporate Structuring: Part Two: Convertible Loan Notes
This article constitutes the second in a series of articles which are intended to provide practical overviews of certain structuring tools which provide protect...
30 Aug, 2020
Camilla Forest
All you need to know about part-time employment in UAE
Although the full-time workday is still the most common in several companies, other modalities have gained evidence and become more and more frequent in the mar...
27 Aug, 2020
Ahmed Elnaggar
No more Visa Security Deposit "Bank Guarantee" for DMCC Companies
DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre) Registration Authority, in collaboration with Dubai Insurance Company, has launched a new Employee Protection Insurance (E...
25 Aug, 2020
Gerry Rogers
Rachel Dixon
Corporate Structuring article Part One: Rights of First Refusal and Options
This article constitutes the first in a series of articles which are intended to provide practical overviews of certain corporate structuring tools which provid...
24 Aug, 2020
Muhammad Mustafa Khalid
Owners Committees Obligations in Dubai
As per Law No. 6 of 2019 concerning the ownership of the jointly owned real estate in the Emirate of Dubai (the "JORE Law"), the owners' interests in a jointly ...
19 Aug, 2020
Raluca Gatina
Buying real estate property in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
As Dubai became one of the most futuristic cities in the world, and the United Arab Emirates one of the most desired countries to live in, a lot of people would...
16 Aug, 2020
Dr. Laura Voda
Everything you need to know about the End of Service Gratuity in UAE
The End of Service Gratuity (‘EOS’) is a benefit granted by the UAE Federal Law no. 8 of 1980, as amended (‘Employment Law’) to the expa...
10 Aug, 2020
Dr. Laura Voda
Website cloning – a business reality with intricate legal consequences
The newest and most effective marketing tool for business exists nowadays in the digital world. Whereas a good and attractive website has all the prerequisites ...
05 Aug, 2020
Dr. Laura Voda
DIFC Data Protection Law 2020 – a revisited legal regime and a building block for the high standards of the financial center
From July 1, 2020, the date of entry into force of the new DIFC Data Protection Law, the financial center will enhance their already existing standalone data pr...
03 Aug, 2020
Ahmed Elnaggar
Unless you are immortal, you should have a Will
Everyone should write their last Will. I have been saying this for years, before the 2020 global pandemic crisis, during its time, and until now.
I am sure I w...
26 Jul, 2020
Camilla Forest
Everything you need to know about maternity leave in UAE
Working mothers need to get a break from professional activities to welcome a new child in the family. The period of maternity leave is guaranteed by the UAE La...
19 Jul, 2020
Jhasmin Ebrahimnia
How to become a successful law student
“Law is a three-step ladder: learning the law is the first step, knowing the Law is a progress, while practicing the Law is an act of philanthropism...
16 Jul, 2020
Ahmed Elnaggar
What can I do if the landlord does not want to return my security deposit amount?
It is probably one of the most repeated questions or inquiries that I have heard from my clients whenever representing the tenant in a rental dispute! As per th...
12 Jul, 2020
Yann Mrazek
Célia Titouni
UAE ESR Update: I missed the ESR deadline – Now what?
The deadline for UAE Licensees to file the ESR Notification is now passed.
Missing the deadline will trigger fines unless Authorities make use of their discret...
09 Jul, 2020
Patricia Antoci
Legal Updates: Judicial Fees
Law No. 21 of 2015 regarding the judicial fees in Dubai Courts was just in part amended by the Law No. 7 of 2020. Under the article no. 7 of Law No. 7 of ...
08 Jul, 2020
Yann Mrazek
Célia Titouni
Structuring Alert: DIFC turbo charges its holding structure offering
The Dubai International Financial Centre Authority (DIFCA) has announced the expansion of its Prescribed Company – or “Presco” – Regulat...
01 Jul, 2020
Dr. Laura Voda
Developers’ right to terminate off plan sales to defaulting buyers
In 2017, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum issued Law No. 19 of 2017, amending Article 11 of Law No. 13 of 2008 on the Interim Real Estate Regi...
29 Jun, 2020
Urs Stirnimann
How to migrate your business to UAE
Migration is a regular process in human history. Humans always migrated from less beneficial locations to places with a better future.
Companies, if the legal ...
23 Jun, 2020
Muhammad Mustafa Khalid
Third party litigation funding in the UAE
Businesses with existing and prospective claims may find themselves in a precarious situation in the wake of COVID-19. On the one hand, there may be a pressing ...
17 Jun, 2020
Sandeep Bhalothia
MoU in UAE: concept, enforceability and drafting tips!
What is a Memorandum of Understanding or the Letter of Intent?
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) or the Letter of Intent (LoI) is a preliminary document ente...
09 Jun, 2020
Patricia Antoci
Legal Updates: Electronic Signature
Onshore/Mainland UAE and DIFC
Electronic signatures are generally recognized and enforceable under federal law; however, they can only be used for a limi...
04 Jun, 2020
Patricia Antoci
Legal Updates: Notarization of documents
Notary Services in Dubai and Abu Dhabi are operating online and via conference call.
1. Dubai
The process of remote notarization under the Dubai Notary is as ...
03 Jun, 2020
Stefano Menotti
Economic substance regulations in UAE. Are you carrying out a distribution and service center relevant activity?
Introduction
On 30 April 2019, the Economic Substance Regulation (ESR)[1] was introduced in the UAE to align the country with the global standards to prev...
02 Jun, 2020
Patricia Antoci
Legal update: Attestation of documents
The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (“MoFA”) now provides online attestation services, including the legalization proc...
01 Jun, 2020
Dr. Laura Voda
What can a buyer do if faced with cancelled off-plan real estate project in Dubai?
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai and Premier Minister of the UAE, issued decree no. (21) of 2013 on 23rd July 2013 concerning ...
28 May, 2020
Ahmed Elnaggar
Bounced cheque explained
I intend to explain in the simplest way possible how a cheque work and how it becomes a bounced cheque as per the UAE law.
If you are a resident of United Arab...
27 May, 2020
Dr. Laura Voda
Things to know about the “Early Leave” initiative in UAE
1. What is the “Early Leave” Initiative?
In furtherance to Ministerial Resolution 279 of 2020 and as part of the UAE Government efforts to contain ...
23 May, 2020
Urs Stirnimann
Substance
Substance is becoming an important word in the corporate field, and for many in the offshore sector, it could become quite a challenge.
It all started a f...
21 May, 2020
Joella Mistry Thibodeau
Ras Al Khaimah introduces Foundation structures
The Ras Al Khaimah International Corporate Centre (RAK ICC) announced the launch of a new ‘Foundations’ regime with the issuance of the RAK ICC Foun...
21 May, 2020
Yann Mrazek
FATF mutual evaluation report on the UAE released
What's new?
The FATF Mutual Evaluation Report on the UAE is out. The report analyses the country's level of compliance with the FATF 40 Recommendations and pro...
20 May, 2020
Patricia Antoci
Child custody in UAE
When people talk about women's rights, there will always be a question regarding woman's rights towards her children. Can a woman have the same rights as her hu...
19 May, 2020
Ahmed Elnaggar
All you need to know about the unpaid leave
What is the law that allows an employer to apply unpaid leave?
Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has issued Ministerial Decree no. 279 of the year ...
17 May, 2020
