Dispute Resolution Archives - Fichte & Co Legal Legal Firm in Dubai Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:36:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://fichtelegal.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/cropped-Favicon-32x32.png Dispute Resolution Archives - Fichte & Co Legal 32 32 When Voyage Becomes Unsafe: Allocating Risk Under Charterparty https://fichtelegal.com/when-voyage-becomes-unsafe-allocating-risk-under-charterparty/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=when-voyage-becomes-unsafe-allocating-risk-under-charterparty Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:36:01 +0000 https://fichtelegal.com/?p=45265 The Strait of Hormuz has become a stark reminder that geopolitical risk can quickly become contractual risk for the shipping industry. A dangerous route does not however, by itself, determine whether an owner may refuse to proceed, whether a charterer has breached the charterparty, or who bears the resulting costs. Those questions depend on the …

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]]> The Coupon Trap: A Practical Guide to the Risks of High-Yield “Bond-Like” Investments https://fichtelegal.com/the-coupon-trap-a-practical-guide-to-the-risks-of-high-yield-bond-like-investments/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-coupon-trap-a-practical-guide-to-the-risks-of-high-yield-bond-like-investments Mon, 21 Sep 2026 05:27:16 +0000 https://fichtelegal.com/?p=45248 Products marketed as offering bond-like certainty — a fixed coupon, a defined maturity date, a headline yield well above prevailing market rates — have proliferated across private markets in recent years. Generally referred to as corporate bonds, they are prima facie lawful instruments, however many of them are mere contractual arrangements hedged by the promised …

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]]> Fichte & Co Secures USD 50 million Worldwide Freezing Order from the DIFC Courts in Support of Foreign Arbitration https://fichtelegal.com/fichte-co-secures-usd-50-million-worldwide-freezing-order-from-the-difc-courts-in-support-of-foreign-arbitration/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fichte-co-secures-usd-50-million-worldwide-freezing-order-from-the-difc-courts-in-support-of-foreign-arbitration Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:18:56 +0000 https://fichtelegal.com/?p=45229 We are pleased to announce that Fichte & Co has secured a USD 50 million worldwide freezing order from the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts in support of confidential foreign arbitration proceedings concerning an oil & gas trade dispute. The freezing order was obtained against a company registered in mainland Dubai which, at the …

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]]> Force Majeure or Force Mirage? Middle East Conflict, Maritime Disruption and the New Contract Reality https://fichtelegal.com/force-majeure-or-force-mirage-middle-east-conflict-maritime-disruption-and-the-new-contract-reality/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=force-majeure-or-force-mirage-middle-east-conflict-maritime-disruption-and-the-new-contract-reality Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:31:37 +0000 https://fichtelegal.com/?p=45187 The current Middle East crisis, particularly the most recent announcement of Yemen’s Houthis declaring a naval blockade and maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia has brought force majeure out of contractual boilerplate clauses and firmly into the boardroom discussions. As pressure grows across key regional shipping routes, parties in the energy, commodities, logistics, maritime trade and …

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]]> Ship Arrest: The One Legal Tool That Can Stop a Vessel Overnight https://fichtelegal.com/ship-arrest-the-one-legal-tool-that-can-stop-a-vessel-overnight/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ship-arrest-the-one-legal-tool-that-can-stop-a-vessel-overnight Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:48:03 +0000 https://fichtelegal.com/?p=45100 In shipping, most disputes take time. Ship arrest doesn’t. It is one of the very few tools in maritime practice that can immediately disrupt operations, create pressure, and force action sometimes within hours. And that’s exactly why it matters.   What is ship arrest, in practical terms? Think of it as a legal pause button. …

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]]> A Recognized Port of Refuge in the UAE? https://fichtelegal.com/a-recognized-port-of-refuge-in-the-uae/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-recognized-port-of-refuge-in-the-uae Mon, 22 Sep 2025 12:42:34 +0000 https://fichtelegal.com/?p=44447 There has been an alarming increase in ship casualties in recent years, often caused by fire in containers, in holds or in the engine room. Recent casualties in the MENA region include the MAERSK FRANKFURT (fire and explosion), the ASL BAUHINIA (fire in Containers on board) and the WAN HAI 503 (fire and explosions), all …

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]]> The UAE Aviation Finance Market and the Country’s Role as a Global Aviation Hub https://fichtelegal.com/the-uae-aviation-finance-market-and-the-countrys-role-as-a-global-aviation-hub/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-uae-aviation-finance-market-and-the-countrys-role-as-a-global-aviation-hub Thu, 04 Sep 2025 12:40:35 +0000 https://fichtelegal.com/?p=44418 The United Arab Emirates has established itself as a significant player in the global aviation sector, demonstrating excellence as both a pivotal air transport hub and a leader in the domains of aviation finance and aircraft leasing. Dubai International Airport (DXB) welcomed a record high of 23.4 million passengers in Q1 of 2025, making it …

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]]> Navigating the Pitfalls of Arbitration in the UAE https://fichtelegal.com/navigating-the-pitfalls-of-arbitration-in-the-uae/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=navigating-the-pitfalls-of-arbitration-in-the-uae Wed, 27 Aug 2025 12:39:06 +0000 https://fichtelegal.com/?p=44389 While the UAE has positioned itself as a global arbitration hub, conducting arbitration there can be a minefield, especially for foreign parties unfamiliar with the nuances of its legal landscape. The UAE arbitration framework is characterized by distinct regimes. Arbitrations seated in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) are …

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]]> Enforcing Foreign Court Judgments and Arbitration Awards in the UAE: A Simple Guide https://fichtelegal.com/enforcing-foreign-court-judgments-and-arbitration-awards-in-the-uae-a-simple-guide/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=enforcing-foreign-court-judgments-and-arbitration-awards-in-the-uae-a-simple-guide Mon, 07 Jul 2025 05:00:08 +0000 https://fichtelegal.com/?p=43902 When a court or arbitration panel issues a ruling in another country, enforcing it in the UAE isn’t always automatic. Specific legal steps are required to ensure that foreign judgments and arbitration awards are recognized and executed within the country. Here’s a simplified breakdown of how it works and the potential challenges involved. Understanding Enforcement: …

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]]> Understanding the Jurisdiction, Powers, Function and Fees of the Insurance Committee for Settling and Resolving Insurance Disputes https://fichtelegal.com/understanding-the-jurisdiction-powers-function-and-fees-of-the-insurance-committee-for-settling-and-resolving-insurance-disputes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=understanding-the-jurisdiction-powers-function-and-fees-of-the-insurance-committee-for-settling-and-resolving-insurance-disputes Wed, 11 Jun 2025 05:50:21 +0000 https://fichtelegal.com/?p=44256 The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has established a unified regulatory body for the insurance and banking sectors, known as the Ombudsman Unit for the United Arab Emirates “Sanadak” (operating under the UAE Central Bank) Sanadak commenced operations on 07 March 2024, replacing the former Banking and Insurance Dispute Settlement Unit (BIDRU). The recently issued Federal Administrative …

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