Looking for a Lawyer: Suing for Breach of Trust
Accessibility to global trade, tax-free income, innumerable business opportunities and free trade environment is an optimal location for any business venture and UAE is one such example of such a business environment. However, even in such favourable region, industrialist practices dishonest behaviour in order to gain undue profits. Dubai Legal Consultants will hereby provide you with …
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DIFC Entities: Are You Compliant with the New Ultimate Beneficial Ownership Regulations?
The deadline to comply with the Ultimate Beneficial Ownership Regulations was 12 February 2019. However, the DIFC is offering a 30-day grace period. Our Senior Associate, Priyasha Corrie summarised the key points you should take note of, if complying with the new UBO regulations. At Fichte & Co. we assist in filing UBO details on …
Anti-Suit Injunctions and Arbitration
Our Associate, Keshav Raychaudhuri discusses the concept of anti-suit injunctions in support of arbitration proceedings and how these can be used as a tool for specific performance of an arbitration agreement.
UAE & the Singapore Convention on Mediation (International Settlement Agreements)
In light of the upcoming ratification of the Singapore Convention on Mediation by several countries, our Associates provides comments on the Convention with a UAE perspective.
New Regulations for JAFZA Offshore Companies 2018-Some Key Changes You should Know
JAFZA Offshore jurisdiction has seen a lot of evolution in the last few years and has become the most desirable jurisdiction for owning or holding Dubai freehold properties in the UAE. The free zone authority has recently announced Offshore Companies Regulations which completely replaces the Jebel Ali Free Zone Offshore Companies Regulations 2003. In the …
Director Liabilities Under UAE Laws
Clearly outlining the duties and liabilities of managers and directors of commercial companies is essential. Looking at the legal aspect of this, the Commercial Company Law ("CCL") is the most referenced legislation when dealing with directors’ duties and day to day management of their companies.
The Importance of Registration of Trademark in the UAE
After brainstorming and investing heaps of money and time on your new business set-up, how sure are you that your company's identity is secured, no other company would use the goodwill of your business or your credibility is safe enough?
Five Practical Steps to Transferring Shares in a Limited Liability Company in Dubai
Any sale or transfer of shares in a United Arab Emirates (UAE) limited liability company (LLC) raises certain documentary and procedural requirements in the Emirate in which the company is registered. In the below article, our Senior Associate, Priyasha Corrie talks about 5 practical steps to transfer shares in the LLC in Dubai.
DIFC Issues New Laws and Regulations (November 2018): Key Action Points and Changes
The new DIFC Companies Law came into effect on 12 November and brings with it a number of important changes. In the below article, our Senior Associate, Priyasha Corrie talks about the key action points, changes and what it means for your business.
Deferred Prosecution Agreements: The Best Option? Or A Flawed Idea?
Tescoadmitted wrongdoing over its accounting scandal in order to obtain a deferredprosecution agreement and avoid a conviction. But with everyone charged overthe scandal having been cleared, Aziz Rahman examines whether the deferredprosecution agreement process needs revising.