litigation Archives - Fichte & Co

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 now overseeing an unfamiliar region or have recently gained clients with interests in such a location. The guide is considered...

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 better industry practices and solve existing problems. Further, there have been initial coin offerings launches to obtain funds for developing...

January 28, 2018

Endofa could be stuck with million dollar claim in Dubai

A claim in Dubai of close to USD 1 million against Endofa will likely disappear because the bunker company is now closing its company in the desert state, says a local lawyer specialized in shipping. The claim stems from a failed oil transaction in Africa. Danish bunker company Endofa could be stuck with a disputed...

Fichte contributes to “Commercial Litigation” book

In 2015, Fichte & Co authored the UAE and DIFC chapter of the Commercial Litigation - International Series. Managing Partner Jasamin Fichte and Partners Walid Batisha and Alessandro Tricoli covered all aspects of commercial litigation from court structure and pre-action to enforcement. Complete the form below to download the complete chapter. Or contact us to...

Navigating Lease Disputes in Dubai

From rental prices to maintenance matters, renting a unit in Dubai continues to be a hot topic. Dubai’s lease system attempts to strike a balance between the rights, responsibilities, and interests of tenants and landlords. However, legal firms continue to see a number of cases involving disputes over tenancy agreements. Sadly, the process of resolving...

Exceptional Victory for Shipowner

Late last year, the Dubai Court of First Instance made an order in favour of the Shipowner for AED 10 million in compensation for wrongful arrest. The judge ruled that the Claimant had been unlawful in arresting the Shipowner's vessel to secure his claim against the Defendant. Fichte & Co subsequently filed a civil arrest...