Dubai Courts Dismiss Case of Widow Claiming Late Husband’s Inheritance
The husband had left behind more than 29 apartments, villas, land plots and luxury cars.
Prosecution witness, whose account played a part in his conviction, changed his statement in the appeal
A drama teacher who was convicted of sexually assaulting a child in Dubai has been acquitted after a prosecution witness retracted his testimony.
Dubai Court Acquits Woman of Drug Charges
Lawyer argues that eased penalties under the country’s new drug law should apply since the woman is a first-time offender.
Dubai Resident Cleared of Drug Possession And Use
A Dubai resident who was caught with cannabis-infused chocolate has been acquitted of drug possession charges based on the latest legal changes in the UAE.
Grotesque betrayal and murder leads to Dh1.2 million in compensation
The victim’s business partner planned the crime: A businessman’s family will be compensated with Dh1.2 million. The man was kidnapped and murdered in Dubai five years ago.
Bär & Karrer Advised the Seller on the Sale of Plastic Surgery Group
The owner of Plastic Surgery Group sold the company to Affidea Cancer Treatment Centres. Affidea is Europe’s leading provider of advanced diagnostic imaging, cancer therapies and outpatient services.
Deadlock clauses in shareholders’ agreements
Disagreements between shareholders can be a healthy thing, leading to creative solutions through the reaching of compromises. Differences can involve issues as diverse as how a company should be managed and controlled, and the direction and strategy it is taking. However, if differences become entrenched, the result can be potential deadlock and the loss of …
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UAE issues Resolution for percentage of Emirati lawyers and legal consultants in foreign law firms and legal consultancy offices.
Effective from 2 January 2023, Resolution No. 105 of 2022 in relation to percentage of Emirati lawyers and legal consultants in foreign law firm and legal consultancy offices.
Dubai government launches the Dubai Economic Agenda ‘D33’.
On 4 January 2023, the Dubai government launched the Dubai Economic Agenda (‘D33’) with a view to grow the economy of Dubai by 2033 and position itself in one of the topmost global cities in the world.
ABS & Co advises ZoodPay on its acquisition of Tez Financial Services
In a groundbreaking deal for Pakistan’s fintech sector, ABS & Co acted as transaction advisors to Switzerland-based Zoodpay & ZoodMall on their acquisition of Tez Financial Services Limited. The acquisition represents the first merger in Pakistan’s fintech sector.