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April 29, 2021

Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims (LLMC) Convention and Applicability in the UAE: 10 Things to Know

Introduction The UAE has recently ratified the 1996 Protocol to the 1976 Convention on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims (LLMC) and this protocol will enter into force on the 23rd of May 2021. What this will mean for the maritime industry and the applicability of the LLMC Convention and the respective Protocol in the…

April 15, 2021

A new committee to settle heirs’ disputes in Dubai

Based on decision No. 8 of 2021, a Special Tribunal was formed to consider and decide upon any applications, claims, discussions, and appeals submitted in terms of selling inherited residential real estate. This special judicial committee in Dubai will resolve disputes on the sale of inherited residential property, reflecting article 1 of Decree 23 of…

March 29, 2021

New Visa options in the UAE

The last months have witnessed significant new visa reforms in the United Arab Emirates. The coronavirus pandemic has seen an exponential rise in the number of people switching to remote work. While working from home is becoming the new normal, the United Arab Emirates have started to give the opportunity to live in one of the most beautiful and safe…

November 9, 2017

Doing Business in the United Arab Emirates

I. Key facts What are the key facts on doing business in the UAE? When considering doing business in a foreign jurisdiction, an investor must consider a wide range of commercial, political and capital security issues that will impact the final decision of investing in a particular country. Over the last two decades the United...