Fichte & Co relocates to a bigger and better office in the heart of the Emirate
The relocation in line with the firm’s commitment to constantly evolve and improve in order to serve its clients better. Dubai – United Arab Emirates –07 of July, 2022: Fichte & Co Legal, one of…
Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority – the world’s first regulatory authority to enter the metaverse
The recent announcement that Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (DVARA) has entered into the metaverse with the establishment of its Metaverse HQ made it the first regulator to have a presence in the emerging digital…
The Virtual Horizon
Dubai surprised many businesses earlier this year when it issued a new Virtual Assets Law. Dr Laura Voda, Of Counsel at Fichte Legal, examines this law’s most significant provisions and what could be next in…
DIAC Arbitration Rules 2022 – A Paradigm Shift For Dubai Becoming A Global Arbitration Hub
The Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC) published its new arbitration rules (DIAC Arbitration Rules 2022 or the “New Rules”) on 2nd March 2022; these are in effect as of 21st March 2022. The 2022 Rules…
Dubai’s New Law on Virtual Assets: The Digital Way Ahead
Most jurisdictions are yet to enact laws or regulations governing cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens, leaving much uncertainty in the field. At a time when virtual assets are increasingly becoming a part of business transactions, and…
What you should know about the new Personal Status Law for non-Muslims
A new law regulating marriage, divorce, and a new Court for non-Muslim family matters On Sunday 07 November 2021, the UAE's President and Abu Dhabi Ruler has issued a new law pertaining to the Personal…
ADGM announces its new Data Protection Regulations 2021 – Here is what you need to know
Introduction The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) recently issued the ADGM Data Protection Regulations 2021, “Regulations”, which will replace the prevailing ADGM Data Protection Regulations 2015 (as amended in 2018) the (“Former Law”). The new…
8 Things to know about the International Convention on Civil Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage in the UAE
The UAE recently approved the accession to the International Convention on Civil Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage, 2001 (the 'Bunker Convention'), which has entered into force in the territory of the UAE on 23rd…
Changes in the Consumer Protection Legislation in UAE: everything you need to know
Introduction Offering an augmented revising to the legal structure bordering consumer protection, Federal Law No. 24/2006 on the Consumer Protection (the "Former Law "), has been rescinded and replaced with Federal Law No. 15/2020 on Consumer Protection (the Consumer Protection Law).…