Is UAE Maritime Court in the Pipeline?
The UAE government has included the Transportation Sector as one of the major Industry sectors in their strategic vision and the FTA (Federal Transport Authority) has taken on the task to improve the maritime infrastructure.…
All You Need to Know About Debt Recovery Procedures in the UAE
Debts can be traced back to that time before the barter system. At that time, people exchanged services and goods for other services and goods in return. But, what if there were no current services…
A Special Analysis on the UAE Maritime Commercial Law
A special analysis on the UAE Maritime Commercial Law: The current status and what is needed to be done to improve it In line with government's vision, the UAE Federal Transport Authority ("the FTA"), being…
An Exclusive Interview with Fairplay
There are few individuals who are as articulate about or committed to the cause of turning Dubai into a global shipping hub than United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based German lawyer Jasmin Fichte. Setting up Fichte &…
Will The New UAE Maritime Law Serve Shipowners?
Geographically, as being in the centre of the World, the UAE is arguably an “ideal” Maritime location. As a gateway to Europe and America from the Fareast, one of the largest Ports in the World,…
An Interview With Jasmin Fichte
20 questions with the Managing Partner, Jasmin Fichte If there is one thing the maritime lawyer could do with, it’s more time. To read a good book, go for a quiet walk, maybe finish that…
UAE Shipping Companies Seek VAT Exemption
The UAE has climbed to sixth place in 2017 from seventh in 2015 on the list of the future leading maritime capitals. The UAE maritime industry is seeking exemption from the value-added tax as industry…
Enforcement Of Foreign Judgements 2018
Fichte & Co is thrilled to announce our contribution to Enforcement of Foreign Judgement 2018. Our Managing Partner, Jasmin Fichte and Partner, Alessandro Tricoli have contributed to the 3rd edition of ICLG, the International Comparative Legal…
Legal Considerations On Blockchain-Based Bill Of Lading
The utility of blockchain technology extends to trade finance and shipping, as recent developments in the shipping industry have shown. Shipping companies, technology firms, and government agencies are reportedly collaborating to use blockchain technology to…