Dispute Resolution Archives - Fichte & Co

The Status of Anti-Corruption Legislation in the UAE

On 10 June 2017, Robert Bosch Middle East (“Bosch”) was the first company in the region to be awarded an anti-bribery certification by Tasneef-Rina Business Assurance. The standard implements best practices when it comes to fighting bribery and corruption, and contributes to the UAE’s goals of achieving transparency and creating a healthy business environment. As...

UAE cuts ties with Qatar – Recent Developments

The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on Monday 5th June 2017 that United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Bahrain were severing diplomatic ties with Qatar, as tensions escalate in the region over accusations that Doha sponsors terrorism. It is important that all companies based in the UAE do comply with the…

Fichte contributes to “Commercial Litigation” book

In 2015, Fichte & Co authored the UAE and DIFC chapter of the Commercial Litigation - International Series. Managing Partner Jasamin Fichte and Partners Walid Batisha and Alessandro Tricoli covered all aspects of commercial litigation from court structure and pre-action to enforcement. Complete the form below to download the complete chapter. Or contact us to...

The Lifeboat Offered by the New Medical Liability Law

Click here to download the article. 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...

Navigating Lease Disputes in Dubai

From rental prices to maintenance matters, renting a unit in Dubai continues to be a hot topic. Dubai’s lease system attempts to strike a balance between the rights, responsibilities, and interests of tenants and landlords. However, legal firms continue to see a number of cases involving disputes over tenancy agreements. Sadly, the process of resolving...

February 7, 2017

Judicial Tribunal rejects DIFC Court jurisdiction

In a noteworthy first decision, the Judicial Tribunal for the Dubai Court and DIFC Court (JT), established to decide conflicts of jurisdiction between the two courts, has ruled on 27 January 2017 that Daman Real Capital Partners Company LLC v. Oger Dubai LLC case should be remitted for trial by the Dubai Court, and that the...

December 15, 2016

DIFC Court Judgments and DIFC Wills to reach assets in Ras Al-Khaimah

On 12th December 2016 a package of legal agreements (“the Legal Package”) was signed between the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts and Ras Al-Khaimah. The overall Legal Package consists of two Co-operation Agreements and five Memoranda of Understanding (MOU)[1]. Essentially the Legal Package, signed at the Al Dhait Palace and witnessed by His Highness...

December 7, 2016

DIFC Court rules on Arbitration Agreements

The issue concerning legal capacity has caused much consternation in the UAE due to the fact that UAE legislation requires a special authorization for arbitration and thus losing the right to litigate disputes in the UAE courts. Therefore, it is fairly commonplace in the UAE to see a challenge to jurisdiction based on an alleged...

November 14, 2016

Fichte marks official opening of its new office in Abu Dhabi

Fichte & Co held a very successful launch event to mark the official opening of its new office in Abu Dhabi, Fichte & Co LLP. The office marks the next phase of the award-winning company’s expansion strategy across the Middle East, and will focus on providing the highest quality legal counsel to corporate and commercial...