The process of the court-appointed trustees and inspectors follows the settlement of your bankruptcy application. The provisions to consider when dealing with a bankruptcy case are covered in our blog. Provisions of Bankruptcy Law in the UAE for Appointing Trustees Article 82: This article of the bankruptcy law covers who the trustee can be,…
DIFC Trust: Everything You Need to Know
- March 16, 2022
Introduction to the DIFC Trust The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is a separate territorial jurisdiction within Dubai that has its law authority and is a part of Dubai. The DIFC Courts are not only an essential part of the Dubai Courts but also an aspect of the UAE’s federal legal system. Sheikh Mohammed bin…
In Abu Dhabi, a new regulation on family business ownership governance has been enacted.
- February 4, 2022
His Highness, An Overview of the Law Governing Family-Owned Businesses in Abu Dubai The President of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has announced a new family business ownership governance statute (the “New Law”) that boosts the sector’s economic contribution and allows for succession. The new law allows family business owners to prevent…
UAE: Personal Data Protection Law was enacted on January 2, 2022.
- January 24, 2022
On September 20, 2021, the federal government of the United Arab Emirates issued Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 to protect personal data. As a result, the UAE’s regulatory environment has shifted dramatically, opening the way for the modernization of the economy and the digitization of emerging industries. The Emirates Data Office (the “Data Office”), which…
When parties work together on creative projects or R&D, complicated questions about IP ownership arise. If parties have worked and are unable to separate the results of their efforts, joint ownership of intellectual property may appear to be a simple and equitable solution. Legal risks, practical challenges, and barriers to full commercialization arise when parties…
What do you need to know about the fair use theory in copyright law?
- December 28, 2021
Fair use is a legal exception to a creator’s rights allows certain copyrighted content to be used without the author’s permission. The fair use notion helps to avoid a stringent interpretation of copyright law. Which would be counterproductive to the basic aim of copyright, which is to encourage invention. Let’s take a look at Copyright…
Lawyers in Dubai – Rental Agreement Guide
- January 4, 2021
It is very common for a landlord and their tenant to fall into a dispute, however, mostly a tenant and landlord have already included a clause for dispute resolution. A few of the processes include arbitration and mediation. A lawsuit can also be filed against either party by either party. These types of legal disputes…
Labor Law Advocates in Dubai
- January 2, 2021
Dubai is a metropolitan city, it houses many employment opportunities. These employment opportunities coupled with an attractive salary package attract the attention of many foreigners. However, any foreign citizen who wishes employment in Dubai must be aware of labor laws here in Dubai. The labor laws in Dubai are very different from the labor laws…
Choosing New Lawyers in Dubai
- January 1, 2021
You may think that you do not need a lawyer but nothing could be further from the truth. Hiring a lawyer does not always mean that you have something to hide or you are facing a legal problem. Having a lawyer can serve multiple purposes. For instance, you may need a lawyer for consultation if…
Construction Contracting
- January 1, 2021
Contracting & Construction Lawyers in Dubai As the name suggests, the laws which deal with the business of construction are called construction laws. Hence Lawyers in Dubai help in dealing with the legal matters, complications, permissions, safety, buying and selling of property, land, and the construction upon it. The world of today has buildings everywhere…