On 12th December 2016 a package of legal agreements (“the Legal Package”) was signed between the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts and Ras Al-Khaimah. The overall Legal Package consists of two Co-operation Agreements and…
The issue concerning legal capacity has caused much consternation in the UAE due to the fact that UAE legislation requires a special authorization for arbitration and thus losing the right to litigate disputes in the…
Fichte & Co held a very successful launch event to mark the official opening of its new office in Abu Dhabi, Fichte & Co LLP. The office marks the next phase of the award-winning company’s…
Fichte & Co s is proud to announce that Senior Associate, Paul Katsouris, has been named ‘Young Person of the Year’ at the 2016 Seatrade Maritime Awards – Middle East, Indian Subcontinent & Africa. Now…
As a Civil law jurisdiction, UAE maritime law is derived from the UAE's Maritime Code (or specifically Federal Law No. 26/1981) but all maritime financial transactions are governed by the Commercial and Civil Codes. The…
Fichte & Co is proud to announce its latest industry accolade after being named ‘Best Maritime Law Firm’ at the 2016 Maritime Standard Awards. The Maritime Standard is the region’s most exciting and coveted maritime…
Fichte & Co and Middlesex University Dubai have partnered to establish a common platform in order to cultivate law students for their transition from academia to the professional industry. The partnership was sealed by the…
The ever expanding team of Fichte & Co has recently established their Abu Dhabi office with their Partner, Mr. Ziad Touma. The launch of the office was announced at the firms 10th Anniversary Party, earlier…
The Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the DIFC Dispute Resolution Authority (DRA.) This provides Jafza registered companies, their employees and investors, access to a suite of established,…
