Examining FIDIC Construction Contracts: Part 1 – The Dispute Adjudication Board
Muqawala contract or construction contract is in its general nature, governed by the general liability rules stipulated in the Federal Civil Transactions Law No. (5) of 1985 as amended by the law No. (1) of…
Get 100% Foreign Ownership Today in Dubai
Freezones have always been the topic of discussion in the U.A.E., especially when considering options for setting up a business within the country. Which is why, many investors are attracted to establishing a company within…
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.…
Seven Things to Know About Filing a Bankruptcy Petition in the UAE
If your company is thinking of filing a bankruptcy petition under the relatively new bankruptcy law in the UAE (Federal Law Decree Law No. 9 of 2016), there are a few key things to keep…
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…
10-Point Guide to Antitrust and Competition Law in the UAE
Until the issue of the Federal Law No. 4 of 2012 on the Regulation of Competition, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) lacked a composite law on competition, with elements of competition law strewn over various…
8 Essential Issues to Consider Before Signing your Sale and Purchase Agreement – Dubai Property Laws
Purchasing off-plan property has become the new norm, with affordable prices and the increase in incentives being offered, purchasers are quick to jump on the bandwagon. The Dubai Law No. (8) of 2007 On the…
Overview of the Bankruptcy Proceedings and Preventive Measures in the UAE
Definition of bankruptcy: Legally speaking, bankruptcy in the UAE is an expression used to describe a legal status in which a natural (individual) or legal (company) person owes a sum of money to third parties…
