Moaz Forawi, Author at Fichte & Co

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October 21, 2020

Overview: Enforcement Proceedings of Domestic and Foreign Judgements in the UAE

Introduction In the UAE, the general procedures for the execution and enforcement of domestic and foreign judgements are set out in Federal Law No. 11/1992 and its recent amendments (Cabinet Decision No. 57/2018 and Cabinet Decision No. 33/2020) (together the “Civil Procedure Code”). Enforcement of domestic judgements Enforcement proceedings may be initiated after obtaining a...

September 18, 2019

UPDATE: Medical Liability Law in the UAE

Legal liability, whether criminal or civil, happens as a result of an act (or omission of an act) committed by a person, which results in damage to a third party, this includes medical malpractice. Under the Medical Liability Federal Law No. 4 of 2016 (the “2016 Law”), a medical professional is required to pay necessary...

January 18, 2018

An Overview of the Appeal Process in Dubai Court

Dubai Court was founded in the year 1970 and has come to be known as prompt and equitable in the implementation of justice. Dubai Court is an integrated unit consisting of: The Court of First Instance The Court of Appeal The Court of Cassation - the highest court in the judicial system This article will...

The Lifeboat Offered by the New Medical Liability Law

The healthcare industry is booming around the world, and the UAE is no exception. With no shortage of hospitals and medical care providers, patients have access around the clock. Although physicians and patients are bound by a common goal, the treatment and recovery of the patient, medical errors are always a possibility. Medical malpractice and...

Shipowners May Have To Pay Twice!

Although the outcomes of arrest proceedings are becoming more predictable to the reassurance of physical bunker suppliers, it appears that shipowners will continue to be at risk of having to pay OW Bunker or its assignees under London arbitration proceedings as well as the physical suppliers if their vessels are arrested in Dubai. Following the...