litigation Archives - Fichte & Co

January 27, 2020

Everything You Need to Know about Limitation Period of Labour Cases in the UAE

Overview: To start with, the UAE labour law defines the employment contract as "any agreement for a definite or indefinite term, concluded between an employer and an employee, whereby the latter undertakes to work in the employer's service and under his/her management and control, in return of a certain wage that the employer undertakes to...

January 14, 2020

Will insurance cover damages by rain? UAE law firm clarifies

Residents have questions whether these damages are covered under the insurance as rains are caused by "intentional act" of cloud seeding. Damages to vehicles and properties caused by the ongoing record-breaking rain spell are generally covered under the UAE insurance policies unless it has been explicitly excluded in the agreement, legal experts have said. Sridhar...

January 12, 2020

UAE Ministry on New Specific Legislation of Insolvency of Natural Persons

This Decree-Law on the Insolvency of Natural Persons which has been issued on 29 August 2019 and supposed to come into effect in the beginning of 2020, aims at enhancing the competitiveness of the UAE by ensuring the ease of doing business, creating favourable conditions for individuals facing financial difficulties and protecting those who are unable...

September 18, 2019

UPDATE: Medical Liability Law in the UAE

Legal liability, whether criminal or civil, happens as a result of an act (or omission of an act) committed by a person, which results in damage to a third party, this includes medical malpractice. Under the Medical Liability Federal Law No. 4 of 2016 (the “2016 Law”), a medical professional is required to pay necessary...

August 29, 2018

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 or goods to be exchanged with, and what if one party failed to supply the goods or services as promised?...

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 Jasmin Fichte and Partner 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 ask for a...

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...