DIFC Proposes New Data Protection Law
On 18 June 2019, the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) issued Consultation Paper No. 6 of 2019 (“Consultation Paper”) seeking public comments on the proposal by the Dubai International Financial Centre Authority (DIFCA) to issue…
UPDATE: New DIFC Wills and Probate Rules
The DIFC Wills and Probate Registry (WPR) has been established as an official mechanism for non-Muslims to register their wills and have it enforced through the DIFC Courts. Previously there was a lot of uncertainty…
Fichte & Co Seminar Tackles the IMO 2020 with the Forces of UAE and Singapore
The seminar aligned both the UAE and Singapore with the vision of the International Maritime Organization as the 2020 sulphur cap lurks around the corner Fichte & Co Legal, one of the UAE’s leading law…
Stranded Sailors Waited 28 Months for this Day
It was a fight for survival for the sailors who had to live on dwindling supplies of food and water. "Life in hell is over," said a relieved Ayyappan Swaminathan as he planted his feet…
Cyber Security Policy from a Legal Perspective
What is a cyber security policy? A cyber security policy is a document that specifies the vulnerable cyber assets (technology and information) that have to be protected from certain risks. Furthermore, it specifies those risks…
The UAE Insurance Authority Issues New List of Fines for Non-compliance with Insurance Regulations
Introduction and Background On 6 January 2019, the UAE Insurance Authority (“IA”) published the 'Cabinet Resolution No 7 of 2019’ concerning the Administrative Fines Imposed by the Insurance Authority' (the “Resolution”). This Resolution lists 204…
Enforcement Of Foreign Judgements 2019
Fichte & Co is thrilled to announce our contribution to Enforcement of Foreign Judgement 2019. Our Managing Partner, Jasmin Fichte and Partner, Alessandro Tricoli have contributed to the 4th edition of ICLG, the International Comparative Legal…
Dubai Ports Ease Qatar Cargo Ban After Similar Abu Dhabi Measure
Dubai’s biggest port operator has followed Abu Dhabi in advising that third-party shippers can now move cargo to and from Qatar, seemingly easing restrictions in place for nearly two years. Qatari-flagged ships and vessels with…
UAE & the Singapore Convention on Mediation (International Settlement Agreements)
After more than 3 years of debate and preparation, the UN Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation (the “Convention”) will be signed by several UN Member States in Singapore on 1 August 2019. …