Alsuwaidi & Company are pleased to sponsor this year’s Inhouse Congress. The event will be hosted over two days, Monday 20th September and Monday 27th September from 3pm until 5.10pm (UAE). We invite you to join us on Monday 27th September at 3.10pm for our panel on “What do you need to know? An overview […]
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We are pleased to share with you our contribution to Legal Business. Our article takes a look at the recent English Supreme Court judgements that affect International Arbitration and how this interpreted into the world of arbitration within the GCC region. The cases of Enka Insaat Ve Sanayi AS v 000Insurance Company Chubb [2020] and
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has enacted new Intellectual Property Regulations with effect from 5 July 2021 under DIFC Law No. 4 of 2019 (IP Law). The new regulations will enable DIFC to increase innovation by identifying and protecting IP rights, important to technology and start-up companies. Moreover, these regulations allow Commissioner of Intellectual Property
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The final and third part of the A&C Legal Guide on Litigation & Arbitration to the UAE focuses on Arbitration. The A&C Legal Guide on Litigation & Arbitration to the UAE was written with the purposes of demystifying dispute resolution in the UAE for those on the ground in the UAE, and those based internationally
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The Chambers Enforcement of Judgments 2021 Global Practice Guide is now available to view online. Alsuwaidi & Company contributed the chapter which focuses on the UAE. This guide provides the latest legal information on the identification of another party’s asset position, the costs and time involved in the enforcement of domestic and foreign judgments, challenges to enforcement, and
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Part 2 of our three-part guide to Litigation & Arbitration in the UAE focuses on the off-short courts of the UAE – namely the DIFC and ADGM. REad more
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Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has enacted new Intellectual Property Regulations with effect from 5 July 2021 under DIFC Law No. 4 of 2019 (IP Law). The new regulations will enable DIFC to increase innovation by identifying and protecting IP rights, important to technology and start-up companies. Moreover, these regulations allow Commissioner of Intellectual Property
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We are pleased to share with you our contribution to the Legal 500’s Dispute Yearbook 2021. Our article takes a look at the recent English Supreme Court judgements that affect International Arbitration and how this interpreted into the world of arbitration within the GCC region. The cases of Enka Insaat Ve Sanayi AS v 000Insurance
As a UAE firm, with over 23 yeas experience in helping clients navigate the legal landscape, we are well versed in assisting foreign investors establishing their presence and business in the UAE – both onshore and free zones. We have significant expertise working with investors in joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions in the Gulf. We
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What do you need to know? Read Part 1 of 3 of the Alsuwaidi & Company Dispute Resolution Guide in the UAE. REad more
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Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has just announced its first successful cross-border merger under the DIFC’s Companies Law. The DIFC Companies Law allows mergers between both private and public companies established in the DIFC and companies established in jurisdictions outside of the DIFC. This is a huge step forward that allows the DIFC to attract
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Last Wednesday, Reda Hegazy was invited to participate on Judicial Training Institute of the Ministry of Justice on the experts role in maritime disputes. Mr Reda said “My lecture focused on the role of legal experts in light of the Supreme Courts provisions that experts should be fully aware of the legal principals in how
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Can your employer ask you to move home? Mohamed Elmasry shares his insight with Gulf News. You may read the full article here: UAE: Can my employer ask me to move house? | Living-ask-us – Gulf News
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Since Covid-19, more and more of us are working from home. However, working from home does not come without consequence. Many employees have faced higher household bills. The question some people have been asking is whether employees can be reimbursed for their increased costs. Senior Associate at Alsuwaidi & Company, Reda Hegazy, speaks to Gulf
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We are pleased to share with you our contribution to the Chambers Global Practice Guide, Litigation 2021 for the UAE. The latest guide provides expert legal commentary on litigation funding, initiating a lawsuit, representative or collective actions, pre-trial proceedings, discovery, injunctive relief, settlement, damages, appeals, costs, alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and arbitration. Many thanks to Mohammed Alsuwaidi,
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Congratulations to Robert Sliwinski for achieving the award for Dispute Resolution lawyer of the year for the Middle East Robert primarily deals with claims for professional negligence, property, landlord & tenant, delay analysis, costs, variations, defects, interpretation of contracts, repudiation, and many other aspects of contract in the areas of building, civil engineering, mechanical & electrical,
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REDA HEGAZY shares with Gulf News what to look out for in your rental contract before you sign. You may read the full article here: UAE: How to read your rental contract? Check these details before you sign | Living-housing – Gulf News
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Foreign nationals can now own 100% of companies within the onshore jurisdiction of the UAE, which previously required 51% Emirati ownership to do business outside of UAE free zones. This remarkable development is expected to further enhance the UAE’s position as the Gulf’s premier business hub and a stronger magnet for foreign capital and investment.
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REDA HEGAZY’s recent contribution to the Gulf News focuses on If you terminate your lease agreement in the UAE before it is completed, would you need to pay a penalty or the remaining rent for the months left on the contract? Here is all you need to know UAE: I terminated my contract early –
Introduction Over the past 14 years, Dubai has embraced both civil and common law legal systems within its borders. In order to understand the concepts involved I have set out below the fundamentals of each system ending with a comparative look at the two systems as they are currently in use at this time. Dubai
REDA HEGAZY’s recent contribution to the Gulf News focuses on how to get your security deposit back when renting. You may read the article here: https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/housing/uae-i-cant-get-my-security-deposit-back-what-should-i-do-1.1602757394349
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Our esteemed colleague, Reda Hegazy is once again featured in the UAE’s prestigious newspaper, Gulf News, sharing his insights on whether employees may resign from job in the UAE, when they are outside the country. You may read the article here: https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/ask-us/covid-19-can-i-resign-from-a-uae-job-when-i-am-outside-the-country-1.1602165124835
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“On 17 September 2020 Robert Sliwinski of Alsuwaidi & Company joined distinguished speakers from the Saudi Centre for Commercial Arbitration and ArbDB Chambers discussing ADR in the GCC Region (and in particular KSA) as well as the importance of Arbitration and Mediation to Family-Owned Business, Energy and Infrastructure. The event has assisted in raising awareness
Alsuwaidi & Company is one of the selected law firms in the UAE to partner with the Dubai Land Department (“DLD”) on the Real Estate Lawyer initiative. The Real Estate Lawyer initiative presents Dubai as one of the world’s most attractive investment destinations globally. The Initiative opens Dubai’s real estate industry to both local and
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Now that many construction and engineering contracts have recommenced after a period of shut down or slow down due to the issues surrounding Covid-19, many Contractors and Employers are having to assess and deal with the effects on their projects including whether extensions of time and damages should be awarded to the Contractor. In this
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In the backdrop of a worldwide health crisis brought about by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the Insurance Authority in the UAE took a number of measures to limit the adverse implications of the virus on the insurance sector and to ensure continuation of insurance businesses across the UAE. On 8th March 2020, the Authority passed Circular
Have you filed your Economic Substance Regulation notification? All Licensees in the UAE must “notify” by the 30th June deadline and certain businesses engaged in “relevant activities” must further report. PURPOSE The purpose of the Regulations is to ensure that UAE entities that undertake certain activities are not used to artificially attract profits that are
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The question which many in the construction industry are asking during this time, is whether the current pandemic can be deemed a force majeure event. If so, what impact does this have on construction contracts? Should parties be in agreement, is it acceptable for them to continue with an existing contract irrespective of the force
Business integrity in the time of pandemic: what can businesses in the UAE do to protect their people and business? During these uniquely challenging times, businesses are poised to react to sudden changes in the market. As businesses navigate through new waters, it is best to seek guidance from the authorities and methodically deal with
Cyber blackmailing is the threat of disclosing certain information about a person, or doing something to harm a threatened person if the threatened person does not respond to certain requests. This information is usually embarrassing or socially destructive. A common form of blackmail is threatening the victim to share private pictures or videos or expose
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In a historical development of India and UAE relationship, UAE Judgment will be recognized and enforceable in India based on reciprocity as per the Notification issued by the Government of India on 17 January 2020 (“Notification”). On 17 January 2020, Government of India published in its official gazette Notification for recognition of the UAE as
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Article 85 of the Regulations of the Civil Procedures Law issued by Cabinet Resolution No. 57 of 2018 (“Regulation”) regarding the regulations of Federal Law No. (11) of 1992 regarding civil procedures, enumerates the procedures that the applicant shall take to enforce foreign provisions, orders and bonds within the state. In addition, Article 86 of
On 13 February 2020, Mohammed Alsuwaidi, the Managing Partner of Alsuwaidi & Company participated in the 3rd DIAD-DIAL Conference that was held in Al Habtoor Palace, Dubai, UAE from 13 – 15 February 2020 and talked about “Cases ended up in court” where he discussed the legal concept of Medical Responsibility; Negligence and definition of
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صدر قرار مجلس الوزراء رقم 53 لسنة 2019 في شان الرقابة الإلكترونية منذ 4 أغسطس 2019 وتم العمل به من تاريخ صدوره جاء هذا القرار مشروعا لعقوبة بديلة عن العقوبات السالبة للحرية، وقد عرف المشرع الإماراتي المراقبة الالكترونية بحرمان المتهم او المحكوم عليه من التغييب في غير الأوقات الزمنية المحددة له عن محل إقامته او
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His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister, in his capacity as Ruler of Dubai, has issued an amendment to Law No. 21 of 2015 regarding the new fees of the Dubai Courts. The amendment replaced the provisions of Articles (8), (14) and (35) with provisions relating to non-payment of fees,
The legal knowledge relating to real estate rent issues in Dubai is an important necessity that all landlords and tenants should be aware of. Especially when it is so easy for landlords and tenants to make mistake in concluding lease contracts. This article will focus particularly on the place of jurisdiction in the event of
ننوه أن المعرفة القانونية للمسائل المتعلقة بإيجار العقارات بإمارة دبي من الضرورات الهامة التي يجب على جميع مؤجري ومستأجري العقارات الإلمام بها، وخاصة عند وقوع الكثير من المؤجرين والمستأجرين في أخطاء عند إبرام عقود الإيجار وبصفة خاصة فيما يتعلق بالشرط الخاص بمسألة الاختصاص في نظر النزاع حال وقوعه وهنا يجب التفريق بين اختصاص مركز فض
Alsuwaidi & Company was invited to participate in the Sharjah Second Engineering Forum organized by the Sharjah Municipality that took place on 21 & 22 of January 2020. Our associate, Mr. Reda Hegazy attended on behalf of our firm and he gave a talk and a presentation on the topic: “Basic Conditions for Contracting Contracts”.
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This month, the UAE Cabinet approved the issuance of a five-year, multiple entry tourist visa for all nationalities visiting the country. This move aims to enhance the UAE’s position as a top tourist destination and further strategically supports the Dubai Expo 2020 efforts. Holders of the five-year multiple entry tourist visa shall be allowed to
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Alsuwaidi & Company was recently invited to perform a presentation before the Swiss Business Council held in Dubai, UAE. Our Senior Associate, Mr. Suneer Kumar represented our firm by leading a seminar on the topic: ‘How to Avoid & Handle Bad Debts’. Mr. Suneer’s depth of research and understanding on the topic in question, and
Recognizing the importance and the growing preference for arbitration as a form of dispute resolution, UAE authorities promulgated Federal Law No. (6) of 2018, otherwise known as the UAE Arbitration Law. This law repealed Articles 203 to 218 of Federal Law No. (11) of 1992 or the UAE Code of Civil Procedures and further has
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أصدر صاحب السمو الشيخ محمد بن راشد آل مكتوم نائب رئيس الدولة رئيس مجلس الوزراء بصفته حاكما لإمارة دبي، أصدر القانون رقم (2) لسنة 2019 بتعديل بعض أحكام القانون رقم (21) لسنة 2015 بشأن الرسوم القضائية في محاكم دبي، ونص القانون الجديد في المادة الأولى منه على استبدال نصوص المواد (8) و(14) و(35) من القانون
We are pleased to share with you our contribution for the UAE to the Chambers Global Practice Guide: Litigation 2019. The latest guide provides expert legal commentary on litigation funding, initiating a lawsuit, representative or collective actions, pre-trial proceedings, discovery, injunctive relief, settlement, damages, appeals, costs, alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and arbitration. Many thanks to Mohammed
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INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai has promulgated the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers No. (31) for 2019 concerning Economic Substance Regulations (ESR/Regulations) on 30 April 2019. Pursuant to the Regulations, a Ministerial Decision no. 215 of 2019
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Japan Patent Office (JPO) decided that VW’s famous car model “Polo” is dissimilar to, and unlikely to cause confusion with, the word mark “Car-pollo” when used for car navigation. Volkswagen AG filed an opposition against registration the word mark “Car-pollo” written in standard character filed by Baidu Online Network Technology Beijing Company Limited on the grounds that
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Dear All, As of this day, we are celebrating two wonderful occasions, the new year and the 22nd anniversary of Alsuwaidi & Company. We wish each one of you success in this coming year that is about to begin. Your efforts and perseverance are very precious and important to us to achieve our goals. We
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Our Managing Partner, Mr. Mohammed R Alsuwaidi moderated in the Friday morning session ‘Real estate disputes – whose court is it anyway?’ at the IBA 11th Annual Real Estate Investments Conference. The panel of speakers discussed the different jurisdictional considerations for real estate disputes.”
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Mr. Mohammed Alsuwaidi the Managing Partner of Alsuwaidi & Company and our Firm’s Associates Mr. Suneer Kumar, Mrs Lailani Manalastas and Ms. Stephanie Mouanes attended the Multilaw Asia Pacific Regional Meeting in Singapore on April 23-24- 2019. A lot of useful insights were shared in the panel discussion on How Lawyers Can Add Value in
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Our Firm’s Managing Partner Mohammed Alsuwaidi and Associate Stephanie Mouanes attended the Multilaw EMEA Regional Meeting in Barcelona from 2-4 May. Useful and interesting insights were discussed at day 1 of the conference on Brexit and on maximizing a firm’s engagement that was conducted by former chief editor of The Legal 500, Mr. Mike Nash.
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The Multilaw Employment Practice Group meeting was held at the EMEA Regional Meeting which was attended by Stephanie Mouanes from Alsuwaidi & Company. Stephanie spoke about the secondment of an employee from the UAE jurisdiction and the challenges met during litigation procedures.
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Alsuwaidi & Company succeeded in obtaining final and executory judgment rendered by the Dubai Court of Appeal in favor of our Client whereby it upheld to hold the shareholder of a limited liability company jointly and severally liable for said company’s obligation. Short facts: The Client filed a commercial dispute case before the Dubai Court
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“Alsuwaidi & Company has successfully represented their client in a ruling by the Federal Supreme Court on 15 January 2019 on the enforcement and recognition of an arbitral award.”. In the said ruling, the Federal Supreme Court overturned a refusal by the Khor Fakkan Court of Appeal to recognize and enforce a foreign arbitral award
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نصت المادة 85 من اللائحة التنظيمية لقانون الإجراءات المدنية الصادر بقرار مجلس الوزراء رقم 57 لسنة 2018 في شأن اللائحة التنظيمية للقانون الاتحادي رقم (11) لسنة 1992 بشأن الإجراءات المدنية، نصت على الإجراءات التي يجب على طالب التنفيذ اتخاذها لتنفيذ الأحكام والاوامر والسندات الأجنبية داخل الدولة، كما نصت المادة 86 من ذات اللائحة على انه
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Insolvency Law No. 9 of 2019 enters into force from January 2020, which is the year of economic and social betting on development and aspiration for a happier and more stable country. What is the role of the insolvency law in this context? Contrary to the federal bankruptcy law, the insolvency law includes civilians who
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Alsuwaidi & Company was one of the sponsors of the In- House Congress Abu Dhabi (20 November 2019). Our Managing Partner, Mr. Mohammed Alsuwaidi was one of the panelists on the Talent Management session.
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Alsuwaidi & Company attended the 5th International Fund Summit held at Nicosia, Cyprus. Organized by the Cyprus Investment Fund Association and Invest Cyprus, the Summit tackled global industry trends, opportunities and challenges in the global fund management industry. Our Senior Associate, Mr. Suneer Kumar, was present at the Summit to engage with the industry’s movers
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“Alsuwaidi & Company congratulates SELEM DMCC for successfully holding the 2nd Annual IAEE International Conference last December 11-12, 2019. We are proud to be a silver sponsor of this event which brought together experts in International Arbitration and Engineering.”
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Alsuwaidi & Company was an Associate Partner of the Middle East Banking Forum, held on 3rd November 2019 at Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
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Alsuwaidi & Company is the sponsor of ICC Institute Advanced Level Training On Drafting Enforceable Awards, held on 24th October 2019, ADGM, Abu Dhabi, UAE
“Alsuwaidi & Company is one of the sponsors of Asian Legal Business (ALB) In-House Legal Summit 2020, held on 22 October 2019 at Sofitel Dubai Downtown.
A Judgment issued by the Dubai Court of Cassation to stop the infringement of a well-known trademark in a case that presents a unique precedent because of the difficulty in these types of cases to ascertain the conditions and reasons for stopping the infringement of trademarks and prevent it. The case is that the claimant
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The new employment law, namely, the DIFC Law No. 2 of 2019, came into force on 28 August 2019, replacing the DIFC Law No. 4 of 2005, as amended by DIFC Law No.3 of 2012 to be the current applicable law. In an effort to accommodate the varied employment arrangements in the DIFC, the newly
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The United Arab Emirates is a fascinatingly inspirational young nation that has accomplished remarkable success in a short span of 48 years. UAE is also one of the safest countries with the lowest rate of crimes in the world. In line with UAE’s vision to become one of the safest places in the world, the
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The UAE Cabinet recently approved Decree-Law No. (19) of 2019 on the Insolvency of Natural Persons concerning natural person’s inability to pay debts due to insolvency and debt default. This new law is aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of the UAE, ease of doing business and at facilitating more favorable conditions for individuals facing financial
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Long-term Residence Visas The UAE has launched long-term residence visa programs that aim to attract international talent into the UAE, such as entrepreneurs, investors, scientists and special talents. Availing these long-term residence visas can be described below: 10-year UAE residence visa According to the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs, foreign investors may obtain
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Due to the inability of some individuals to own properties or movables of high value that exceed their financial limits, the federal legislators were led to issue a law on Financial Leasing. This law aims to make individuals of limited income invest in immovables and movables in long-term installments. These individuals are entitled to own
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“But I did not know!”; “That can’t be!”; “It’s totally unacceptable!” These may just be a few of exclamations that people utter when they are apprehended while transiting, visiting or moving to a new country. As in most jurisdictions, “Ignorance of the law excuses no one.” Therefore, it is highly advisable to get acquainted with
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يدخل القانون رقم 9 لسنة 2019 بشأن الاعسار حيز التنفيذ بداية من يناير 2020 وهي سنة الرهان الاقتصادي والمجتمعي على التطور والتطلع الى دولة أكثر سعادة واستقرار فما هو دور قانون الاعسار في هذ السياق؟ على خلاف القانون الاتحادي المتعلق بالإفلاس، يشمل قانون الاعسار المدنيين من غير التجار ممن حالت الصعوبات المالية دون سداد ديونهم
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The way in which Islamic banks (the “Banks”) foreclose on properties they finance due to a default of the customer depends on whether the Banks either: a) register the properties in the names of their customers and mortgage them in favour of the Banks, or b) register the properties under the names of the Banks.
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In the UAE, a country which continues to be a strategic hub with a rapidly growing economy, writing cheques is one of the common forms of payment; whether you’re buying a car, paying rent or any form of purchases and individual transactions, cheques are commonly used as a form of security. The below outlines important
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Our latest insight from Reda Hegazy. A Job Offer Letter: It is the intention of an employer to appoint a prospective employee under the conditions and features that are outlined in a job offer. This offer is generally prepared in writing in order to prove its content easily, and it may include terms of contract and
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عرض العمل هو إعلان نية ورغبة صاحب العمل في تعيين العامل للعمل لديه بشروط ومميزات تحدد بشكل أساسي في عرض العمل الذي يقوم بإرساله او تسليمه للعامل، وهذا العرض غالباً يكون مكتوباً وذلك لسهولة إثبات محتواه، كما يجب ان يكون شاملاً للبنود الرئيسية للتعاقد على العمل مثل طبيعة العمل والراتب والمميزات والمستحقات العمالية الأخرى وخلافه،
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The UAE Federal Law No. (37) of 1992 on Trademarks defines “well-known” trademark as trademarks that pass borders of the origin country of the trademark to other countries. These may not be registered unless upon a request or official authorization from the original owner. To determine that a trademark is well-known, familiarity with such trademark
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Parallel importation is genuine product importation from another country without the permission of the intellectual property owner. Parallel import is based on the idea of consuming the intellectual property rights. When a product is first sold on the market territory, parallel importation is authorized to all residents in that state. Some countries allow it, but
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Alsuwaidi & Company’s Head of the Maritime Department, Mr. Abdelhak Attallah, participated in the discussion on “London’s Competitiveness as a Shipping Cluster” on 9 September 2019 at the 2019 edition of London International Shipping Week (LISW). At the said event, Maritime London, the Department for Transport (DfT), and the City of London Corporation formally launched
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is one of the fastest-growing countries in the field of construction and real estate development. Among the seven emirates in UAE, the Emirate of Dubai is one of the leading contributors in the speedy growth of construction and real estate development through the issuance of comprehensive real estate legislations as
الإمارات العربية المتحدة واحدة من أكثر الدول تعميراً وتوسعاً وسرعةً في البناء والتطوير العقاري، وتعد إمارة دبي إحدى الإمارات السبع الأكثر تطوراً في هذا المجال، مما جعل المنظومة العقارية بالإمارة أكثر ترابطاً وخاصة بعد وضع قوانين وتعليمات عقارية صارمة تتعلق بالمطورين والمستثمرين والوسطاء وذلك لحماية التطوير العقاري الكبير بالإمارة ونظراً لهذا التطور الهائل في المجال
The United Arab Emirates officially announced changes in the official fees for services offered by the Ministry of Economy. As regards to intellectual property fees, the following reductions were made: – Trademark registration fees were reduced from AED 10,000 to AED 6,700. No changes to filing and publication fees. – Trademark renewal fees were reduced
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The United Arab Emirates Cabinet passed a landmark decision last year to allow 100% foreign ownership of companies onshore and have recently announced the industry sectors that are eligible. This marks a significant change from the prior law where foreigners must seek a local partner to set up business in the UAE, onshore and where
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General rule There is a general rule in most countries worldwide that states one must use their registered Trademark, or it may be subject to a potential cancellation by a competitor. The concept is known as ‘non-use’. In the UAE, use of a trademark is not required for registration or renewal. However, a trademark is
UAE has established itself as an economic hub in the MENA Region. Investors are presented with numerous options on how to enter the UAE market. Some establish their own companies while others opt to enjoy the market reputation, existing processes, and manpower of established companies in the UAE through mergers or acquisitions. Due diligence investigation
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Islam has legitimized the arbitration method in order to simplify the process of litigation. Islamic jurisprudence has given the subject of arbitration utmost attention and organized a well-established rules and regulations. The advantages of arbitration lie in streamlining its procedures, confidentiality of its hearings, and legal basis in particular if those in charge are recognized
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Our Firm’s Managing Partner Mr. Mohammed Alsuwaidi conducted a seminar along with K&L Gates at the Ritz Carlton in Dubai on Monday 10 Dec. 2018 whereby he spoke about “Demystifying the UAE Local Courts”. Mr. Alsuwaidi explained to all the attendees about the insights into the UAE Civil & Criminal Courts including structure, procedures, applicable
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Our Firm represented by Mr. Mohammed Alsuwaidi (Managing Partner) and Ms. Stephanie Mouanes (Associate) have attended the 2018 Multilaw Annual Global Meeting event (“AGM”) held in Bangkok, Thailand from 25-28 October 2018. – More than 100 lawyers from 90 independent law firms have attended this event, all coming from different Regions (America, Asia Pacific, Europe,
إن الإسلام شرع وسيلة التحكيم لتسهيل عملية التقاضي واختصارها وقد أولى الفقه الإسلامي موضوع التحكيم عناية قصوى، فنظمه تنظيماً جيداً ووضع له ضوابط وقواعد. وتكمن مزايا التحكيم في قلة كلفته وتبسيط إجراءاته وسرعته، وسرية جلساته، واتساع أسسه، خصوصا إذا كان القائمون به مشهوداً لهم بالكفاءة والمهارة والاستقلالية والخبرة والاستقامة والنزاهة والحكمة ولم يخرج تعريف التحكيم
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The Multilaw Employment Practice Group meeting was held at the EMEA Regional Meeting which was attended by Stephanie Mouanes of Alsuwaidi & Company. Stephanie spoke about the secondment of an employee from the UAE jurisdiction and the challenges met during litigation procedures.
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The Managing partner of Alsuwaidi & Company, Mr.Mohammed Alsuwaidi was elected during the Swiss Business Council AGM as a Vice President again.
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“Al Suwaidi & Company co-hosted the 13th In-House Congress Middle East, Dubai held on 27 February 2019 at The Address Dubai Mall. Managing Partner Mohammed R. Alsuwaidi shared his insights on talent management. There was also a lively discussion on the challenges being faced by women in law. A Workshop on UAE Employment Law was
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Mr. Mohammed Alsuwaidi attended The Arab & International Arbitrators Roundtable Discussion (The Future of Dispute Resolution in the UAE) held on 27 of Jan 2019 in ADGM Arbitration Center in Abu Dhabi. The main points covered by the Discussion are: 1- The new Arbitration Law and how this development will shape the dispute resolution landscape
IPBA conference held on 23-24 January has been a great success. Held for the first time in the UAE with the support of Global Advocacy and Legal Counsel, Alsuwaidi & Company, Hadef & Partners, ADR Management Consultancies and Lexis Nexis Middle East & North Africa. Alsuwaidi & Company actively participated as a Host Committee member.
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Celebrating 21st Anniversary of Alsuwaidi & Company. We also celebrate Awardees our Colleagues who have completed 10 years and 20 years in our offices.
Celebrating the 21st Anniversary of Alsuwaidi & Company. Read More »
Our Managing Partner, Mr. Mohammed R Alsuwaidi moderated in the Friday morning session ‘Real estate disputes – whose court is it anyway?’ at the IBA 11th Annual Real Estate Investments Conference. The panel of speakers discussed the different jurisdictional considerations for real estate disputes.”https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6518008963399761920
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Arbitration procedures and practice have come to be a progressively prominent type of disagreement resolution in the UAE. Current patterns have demonstrated a desire of parties to the mediation and to submit a more comprehensive variety of general disagreement matters. when conflicts develop between parties from various industries, a neutral forum is frequently chosen rather
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Alsuwaidi & Company Celebrates Mother’s Day with Vida Grace Serrano, Mother & Legal Associate. This Mother’s Day, Alsuwaidi & Company pays tribute to the working mother who dedicates her life to raising generations while managing to fulfill her mission as an active member of society through a career path she chooses and succeeds in with
Alsuwaidi & Company is proud to have participated in the CIArb International Arbitration Conference 2017 held at the Hotel Marriott Champs Elysees in Paris, France. Organized by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) and the ICC International Court of Arbitration, the International Arbitration Conference this year focused on the “Synergy and Divergence between Civil Law
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“Carol Gately Senior Associate was delighted to speak to members of the Construction and Engineering industries at the first IBN Construction Sector Meeting of 2016. Carol is seen here with Tom Riordan IBN Sector Head, introducing Carol to the attendees in the Bonnington Tower Hotel yesterday evening”.
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Alsuwaidi & Company co-hosted the Tenth Annual In-House Congress Middle East, held in Dubai on 2 March 2016. Advocates in Dubai The event brought together leading In-house lawyers, compliance professionals and senior executives from both the private and public sectors. It also provided an opportunity to meet with industry peers and thought leaders to discuss
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The Dubai Land Department (DLD) has circulated a new investor protection law which aims to protect the rights of property investors in Dubai. A move well welcomed by the emirates industry professionals and legal experts and expected to restore confidence in Dubai real estate sector. The coming law aims to improve the clarity and fairness
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