What is Emiratisation? The initiative by the Government of the UAE to increase the number of UAE nationals employed in the private and public sectors is called Emiratisation. The Emiratisation program is an…
The relocation in line with the firm’s commitment to constantly evolve and improve in order to serve its clients better. Dubai – United Arab Emirates –07 of July, 2022: Fichte & Co Legal, one of…
The recent announcement that Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (DVARA) has entered into the metaverse with the establishment of its Metaverse HQ made it the first regulator to have a presence in the emerging digital…
Dubai surprised many businesses earlier this year when it issued a new Virtual Assets Law. Dr Laura Voda, Of Counsel at Fichte Legal, examines this law’s most significant provisions and what could be next in…
Historically, the practice of creating security in the UAE could be distinguished from common law jurisdictions, with no recognition of floating charges or future assets. There was no comprehensive legislation which mandated the registration of…
When and Where? Launched earlier this year, the ChequeScore is an innovative tool of Al Etihad Credit Bureau (AECB), aimed at complementing the initiatives of the UAE Government to decriminalize bounced cheques. As of April…
The Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC) published its new arbitration rules (DIAC Arbitration Rules 2022 or the “New Rules”) on 2nd March 2022; these are in effect as of 21st March 2022. The 2022 Rules…
Most jurisdictions are yet to enact laws or regulations governing cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens, leaving much uncertainty in the field. At a time when virtual assets are increasingly becoming a part of business transactions, and…
In celebrating its landmark 50th anniversary, the UAE has introduced various legislative changes reinforcing its position as a market leader in the region. The new legislation requires additional compliance from businesses and thus, we at…
