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Insights on Dispute Resolution and Client Strategy in the UAE by Mohammed R. Alsuwaidi

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Alsuwaidi & Company is pleased to share that Mohammed R. Alsuwaidi, Managing Partner, has been featured in the Legal 500 “Interview With” series. In this interview, Managing Partner, Mohammed R. Alsuwaidi discusses the firm’s approach to dispute resolution, client strategy, and key developments in the UAE legal market, as well as the continued growth of […]

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Women in Law Series: A Conversation with Merline Dsouza

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A Conversation with Merline Dsouza, Senior Associate As part of our Women in Law series, we continue our conversations with the women contributing to our legal practice. In this feature, we speak with Merline Dsouza, Senior Associate in the firm’s Dispute Resolution practice. Could you briefly describe your current role and area of practice at

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Women in Law Series: A Conversation with Vida Grace Serrano

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A Conversation with Vida Grace Serrano, Senior Associate On International Women’s Day, we launch our Women in Law series with a conversation featuring Vida Grace Serrano, Senior Associate in the firm’s Corporate and Commercial practice. Through this series, we aim to provide a space for thoughtful reflection on the evolving role of women in the

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Emirati Women in Law

Emirati Women in Law: A Conversation with Afraa Alhashmi

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In this edition of Community Matters, we speak with Afraa Alhashmi, a UAE-qualified lawyer and valued member of Alsuwaidi & Company’s litigation team. Afraa shares her journey into law, reflects on the evolving role of Emirati women in the legal profession, and offers thoughtful insights into the challenges and rewards of being a female advocate in the

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Criminal Settlement

Criminal Settlement in the UAE: An Alternative Route to Justice

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This article outlines how certain criminal cases in the UAE may be resolved outside of formal court proceedings under Federal Decree-Law No. 38 of 2022. It explains when criminal settlement is permitted, the legal conditions required, and its practical effects, offering a clearer understanding of this structured, alternative approach to justice. What is Criminal Settlement

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The UAE Insurance Federal Decree No. 48 of November 2023: A Summary of the most significant changes

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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) issued a new Federal Insurance Decree No. 48 (‘Decree No. 48 of 2023’) which was published in the UAE Official Gazette (Issue No. 762), the official periodical of laws and decrees issued by the UAE Federal Government,  on  31 October, 2023. Decree No. 48 of 2023 came into force on

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ندوة حول قانون تنظيم علاقات العمل بالتعاون مع غرفة تجارة وصناعة عجمان

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بالتعاون مع غرفة تجارة وصناعة عجمان سيقيم مكتب السويدي  ومشاركوه ندوة حول قانون تنظيم علاقات العمل يقدمها المستشار/رضا حجازي  يوم الاربعاء الموافق 13 سبتمبر  2023 الساعة 10 صباحاً.  تأتي هذه الندوة ضمن سلسلة فعاليات تهدف إلى تعزيز الوعي حول القوانين والأنظمة والتي سيتم تقديمها من خلال خبراء في المجال القانوني. ندعو جميع الشركات والأفراد المهتمين بموضوع

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International judicial delegation

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International Judicial Delegation in Criminal Matters As the means of communications advanced among various persons and entities, transportation and travel among countries have become easier along with the conclusion of transactions of all kinds including commercial transactions and banking transfers, and other cross-border transactions that can be completed in a matter of minutes or less

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From the 02 of January 2022 a Bounced Cheque will be considered an execution deed

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Federal Decree Law No. 14 of 2020 was issued to amend certain provisions of the Federal Commercial Transactions Law No. 18 of 1993 and was published in the Official Gazette in Issue 687 (Supplement) issued on September 30, 2020. This law will come into force on 02 January 2022, and a number of provisions have

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Financial cybercrime since the COVID-19 Pandemic:

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CRIMINALS HAVE BEEN BUSY: The COVID-19 pandemic dominated 2020. Cybercriminals have been busy exploiting vulnerabilities as a result of the pandemic, disrupting companies with remote working becoming a reality. We are all more exposed to cyber fraud due to the inevitable digital dependence, and this has resulted in cases of financial cybercrime being at an

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Cyber Blackmailing

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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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