Update: Ministerial Decision for Part-Time Contract Workers in the UAE

Key Considerations for Ministerial Decision no. 31 of 2018 Concerning Developing a New Employment System Under Part-Time Contracts (“Ministerial Resolution”) The Ministerial Resolution which allows part-time work in the UAE to be conducted without the…

Digital Directions

Digital assets have been hitting the headlines regularly. Irina Heaver explains with a host of different terms being used, and many different regulators and regulations potentially being relevant depending on the nature of the specific…

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…

New Business Membership Announcement

Fichte & Co is pleased to announce Business Membership with British Business Group, Dubai & Northen Emirates. Membership Benefits Constructive networking opportunities at breakfast briefings, business lunches, dinners and other social events Insightful guest speakers…

The Dubai Multi Commodity Centre (DMCC) Free Zone Opens its Doors to Corporate Redomiciliation

The Dubai Multi Commodity Centre (DMCC) free zone has recently issued guidelines permitting companies to redomicile or migrate to the DMCC from other jurisdictions provided the laws of the jurisdiction in which it is incorporated…

The UAE Legal Guide Book

From time to time lawyers, investors and CEOs are given responsibility for operations in the jurisdictions they are unfamiliar with. Whether they have recently joined a company with interests in a new jurisdiction, they are…

News Update: FTA Publishes Real Estate Guide to VAT Law

The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has published a number of guides on its website to further assist taxpayers to understand the VAT Law for Real Estate, and the Regulations. There have been a few legal issues…

UAE’s Federal National Council Approves The New Arbitration Law

Lawyers have welcomed the UAE’s approval of a draft law on arbitration, a fast-growing method of settling disputes out of court, saying it would provide increased confidence to investors bringing cases in the Emirates. “Today’s…

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…

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