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Will pre-packages arrest delays and speed up distressed deals in India?

Majmudar & Partners | September 16, 2021

Background Micro, Small, and Medium Scale Enterprises (“MSMEs”) have faced a lot of hardships and financial stress during the Covid19 pandemic. The Indian government has taken several measures to mitigate their distress, including increasing the limit of the minimum amount that constitutes a default for the initiation of the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (“CIRP”) and …

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What’s the difference between blackmail and extortion?

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy | September 15, 2021

In this article, we will examine the primary difference between the crimes of ‘extortion’ and ‘blackmail’. Often these crimes are easily confused together. We will also discuss the definition of the said crimes under UAE law and the relevant legal provisions relating to them.

What are the general commercial liability policies in the UAE?

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy | September 15, 2021

Commercial general liability (“CGL”) policies are a norm in the UAE. A CGL policy usually provides comprehensive liability coverage by encompassing different liability coverage under the same head, such a property coverage, personal injury coverage, medical coverage etc. A CGL policy thus endeavors to cover the various liabilities arising from operations, premises, products of a …

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What is the full list of fines for money laundering in the UAE?

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy | September 15, 2021

The UAE Ministry of Economy has announced the list of penalties for violations of the laws relating to money laundering and terrorism financing. Around twenty-six categories of fines have been listed, ranging from AED 50,000 to AED 1,000,000.

What are the amendments of civil procedure in the UAE?

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy | September 15, 2021

The cabinet resolution no. 33 of 2020 (“Resolution”) has brought about many notable changes to Federal law no. 11 of 1992 and its amendments (“UAE Civil Procedure Code”). The said changes were made to amend the litigation procedures in the UAE. The said resolution has also amended provisions introduced by the Cabinet Resolution No. 57 …

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Crypto scams – what are your legal defense and guide to avoid being scammed?

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy | September 15, 2021

The concept of Cryptocurrency or digital currency has taken the world by storm. The most popular versions being the ‘Bitcoin’ and ‘Ethereum’. Even the people who do not understand the crypto fad are well-versed in ‘Bitcoin’ and its decade long bull run in valuation. The rise of ‘Bitcoin’ has been so significant that the term …

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Credit Card Fraud: How It Happens and How to Protect Yourself

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy | September 15, 2021

The pandemic has led to increased crime risk all around the world and ‘credit card frauds’ constitute one of the most prevalent methods for swindling money. The UAE Covid-19 cybercrime survey 2020 by KPMG reveals that around eighty-three per cent of the UAE companies are seeing an increase in cybercrime attacks through phishing, email spams, …

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New Updates on how UAE combats cybercrime: Punishments and Penalties

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy | September 15, 2021

The UAE has been at the forefront of taking decisive and proactive measures to curb the prevalence of cyber-attacks in the region. The strategy and success in combatting cybercrimes in the region lies in the adoption of more comprehensive and streamlined laws and regulations with stricter penalties. In this article, we would like to take …

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How to change local sponsor in Dubai?

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy | September 15, 2021

Prior to the recent amendment of the Federal Law No.2 of 2015 and its amendments (‘UAE Commercial Companies Law’), it was a mandatory requirement for expats to have a local sponsor to be appointed in the company. Such local sponsors would also be holding 51% of the total shareholding of the company. The local sponsor …

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Can a cheque bounce after it has been cleared?

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy | September 15, 2021

A returned cheque can invite both civil and criminal liabilities on an individual pursuant to the UAE laws. Therefore, it is very important, that UAE residents are well aware of the responsibilities in financial transactions including the potential risks.

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