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Criminal Settlement UAE

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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Civil Law Dubai

Clash of Common Law vs. Civil Law Dubai Court Quashes ICC Tribunal’s Anti-Suit Order as Unlawful in UAE

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Alsuwaidi & Company successfully challenges tribunal’s attempt to block court access Alsuwaidi & Company successfully challenged an arbitral order barring court access during ongoing proceedings. The Court confirmed that judicial access is constitutionally protected and cannot be overridden by interim measures unless expressly permitted by law. Background An arbitral tribunal seated in Dubai under ICC

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Alsuwaidi & Company Strengthens ESG Commitments by Joining the Greener Arbitration Pledge

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Alsuwaidi & Company is pleased to announce that we have joined the Greener Arbitration Pledge, furthering our commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. This initiative reflects our dedication to adopting responsible and sustainable practices across our arbitration work and wider operations. The Greener Arbitration Pledge promotes concrete steps to reduce the environmental impact

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Enforcement of Foreign Court Judgments

Enforcement of Foreign Court Judgments in Civil Proceedings

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Delve into the complexities of recognizing and enforcing foreign court judgments in UAE local courts with practical insights in a write up authored by our Senior Associate, Rajiv Suri. Explore the Montevideo Convention’s principles, the ‘lotus principle,’ and the territoriality principle, uncovering the nuances of sovereignty and jurisdiction. Understand the pivotal role of bilateral agreements

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What is ADR

What is ADR?

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As the words suggest, alternative dispute resolution (“ADR”) implies any process, system or method which helps resolve disputes between the parties without them having to resort to litigation. Some of the most used forms of ADR methods are arbitration and settlement through mediation. We are pleased to share with you that one of our Senior Associates,

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UAE – The Middle Ground between Europe

UAE – The Middle Ground between Europe, Africa & Asia: The Benefits of a Pluralistic Approach to International Arbitration

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We are pleased to invite  you to attend our event “ UAE- The Middle Ground Between Europe, Africa and Asia: The Benefits of a Pluralistic Approach to International Arbitration”, which is scheduled to take place on Monday 13th November 2023, 01:00 PM-3:00 PM at Amal’s Coffee & Tea House, Capital Club Dubai, Gate Village Building 3,

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

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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ندوة علمية من خلال الانترنت حول موضوع : المحاماة والرقمنة تحديات وآفاق

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بالاشتراك مع المنظمة العربية للمحامين الشباب نظم مكتب السويدي ومشاركوه بتاريخ 25 يوليو 2023 ندوة علمية من خلال الانترنت حول موضوع : المحاماة والرقمنة تحديات وآفاق، وخلال هذه الندوة تولى عدد من المستشارين من بلدان عربية مختلفة تقديم عروضا تناولت محاور مختلفة بعلاقة مهنة المحاماة بالرقمنة وتحدياتها من ناحية وما يمكن أن توفره من فرص

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Chambers Global Practice Guide UAE: Litigation 2023

Chambers Global Practice Guide UAE: Litigation 2023

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We are pleased to share with you our contribution to the Chambers Global Practice Guide, Litigation 2023 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, Robert

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Alsuwaidi & Company Legal Guide to the DIFC and ADGM Courts

Alsuwaidi & Company Legal Guide to the DIFC and ADGM Courts

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Alsuwaidi & Company handles all matters before the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). The off shore legal system operates independently to the onshore system. This short guide aims to give you an overview of the various courts the operate in the DIFC and ADGM. For further information, please

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FAQs on Trademarks under the UAE law

Ship arrest, maritime liens and ship mortgages in the UAE

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Abdelhak Attallah, head of the Alsuwaidi & Company’s shipping practice shares his insight on maritime liens and ship arrests in the UAE. This article was published with Legal Business’s Global 100 end of year publication which can also be viewed here: https://www.legalbusiness.co.uk/co-publishing/sponsored-briefing-ship-arrest-maritime-liens-and-ship-mortgages-in-the-uae/. READ MORE

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Legal Business Week interview with Mohammed Alsuwaidi

Legal Business Week interview with Mohammed Alsuwaidi, September/October 2021

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Read Legal Business Week’s  interview with Managing Partner Mohammed Alsuwaidi where he talks about the role of technology in the legal profession, what sets Alsuwaidi & Company apart from other law firms in the region, and how the firm navigated the pandemic so that it provided continuous support to all its clients. You can view

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Introduction of new classification law of the private establishments

The Complete Legal Guide to Alsuwaidi & Company – Guide to Litigation & Arbitration in the UAE

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The complete Alsuwaidi & Company Legal Guide on Litigation & Arbitration in the UAE is now available.  This legal guide was written with the purposes of demystifying dispute resolution in the UAE for those on the ground in the UAE, and those based internationally and who may have interests in the UAE.  The complete guide

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UAE Labour Law

Legal Business: How English Supreme Court judgements that affect International Arbitration are interpreted into arbitration within the GCC

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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

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Alsuwaidi & Company Legal Guide to the DIFC and ADGM Courts

Alsuwaidi & Company Legal Guides – Guide to Litigation & Arbitration in the UAE Part 3

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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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Introduction of new classification law of the private establishments

Legal 500 Disputes Year Book: How English Supreme Court judgements that affect International Arbitration are interpreted into arbitration within the GCC

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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

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Award for Dispute Resolution in Middle East

Award for Dispute Resolution in Middle East

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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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Civil Law UAE

Arbitration and Mediation in Saudi Arabia & MENA Region Webinar – By ArbDB Chambers & SCCA

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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

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Non-compete Clause In Federal Decree-Law No

Does COVID-19 really result in a force majeure claim under FIDIC?

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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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Civil Law UAE

The Arab & International Arbitrators Roundtable Discussion (The Future of Dispute Resolution in the UAE) held on 27 of Jan 2019

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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

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