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Abu Dhabi, UAE - Publication & Articles
Banking & Finance
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Publications
The publications listed below are available free of charge from the lobby of any of our offices in the UAE. Alternatively you may download an electronic PDF copy.
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Bankruptcy in the UAE Laws and Procedures |
Banking and Security Law int he UAE |
Islamic Finance - A UAE Legal Perspective |
Taxation Law in the UAE
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Book Building - New Legislation by the Securities and Commodities Authority (January 2009)
Izabella Szadkowska takes a look at the Securities and Commodities Authority of the United Arab Emirates new legislation.
Islamic Securitisation (December 2008)
Islamic securitisation is more prudent and less aggressive than conventional securitisation.
Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (July 2008)
The Monetary Union and the Single Currency Initiative.
Sharia’a Compliant Financing in the Real Estate Sector (February 2008)
Islamic financing structures are based on the precepts of the Shari’a. Broadly speaking the Shari’a is the body of Islamic jurisprudence that regulates various aspects of life including politics, economics, succession etc.
Construction & Engineering
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The publications listed below are available free of charge from the lobby of any of our offices in the UAE. Alternatively you may download an electronic PDF copy.
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Construction Law |
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Surviving the Slowdown (January 2009)
A current analysis of the UAE construction industry.
A Healthier Construction Industry (May 2008)
In view of the recent phenomena of construction worker related suicides and recent strikes organised by disgruntled labourers, the UAE Ministry of Labour is looking to introduce new and effective measures to protect workers in the UAE and enhance the reputation of the local construction industry.
The construction boom in the Gulf States (March 2008)
The need for specialised legal advice in the construction industry.
Corporate Commercial
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The publications listed below are available free of charge from the lobby of any of our offices in the UAE. Alternatively you may download an electronic PDF copy.
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Companies under the UAE Commercial Companies Law |
Inheritance Law in the UAE |
International Agreements & Conventions UAE 1971-2004 |
Joint Ventures Theory & Practice in the UAE |
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Law of Tort in the UAE |
Standardisation & Classification in the UAE |
The GCC Economic Agreement & Customs Law |
UAE Immigration Law & Procedures |
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Handling Redundancies in the UAE (February 2009)
Commentary on the employment laws applicable in the United Arab Emirates and the Dubai International Financial Centre.
Strategic Acquisitions In a Distressed Economy (January 2009)
Potential opportunities for growth and investment in the UAE.
Introducing Abu Dhabi's First Free Zone (December 2008)
Representing the geographic coordinates of the City of Abu Dhabi, twofour54 is a free zone located in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
Impact of the Introduction of Foreign Shareholders to Companies Operating in the UAE (October 2008)
As UAE and GCC companies expand and grow, financing expansion plans is increasingly a major issue.
Practical Insights into the UAE IPO Regime (March 2008)
The UAE has been recently experiencing a robust growth in the number of initial public offerings (IPOs). This growth appears to be ongoing during 2008 and the IPO market is anticipating new issues worth more than 8.5 billion Dirhams which will likely be floated on the UAE stock markets during 2008. Approximately 12 to 14 new companies are expected to be listed on the UAE stock markets.
The Role of the CEO (February 2008)
This article attempts to shed some light on the source, nature and scope of powers that are typically delegated to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) by Board of Directors of Joint Stock Companies in the United Arab Emirates.
Dispute Resolution
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The publications listed below are available free of charge from the lobby of any of our offices in the UAE. Alternatively you may download an electronic PDF copy.
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| Arbitration: Theory & Practice in the UAE
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Dispute Resolution & Litigation in UAE
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The GCC Economic Agreement & Customs Law Download PDF | The Arbitration Practice
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The Framework for Litigation in the UAE
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The Road Ahead - The Future of Arbitration in the UAE (November 2008)
Hassan Arab provides an overview of developments in Arbitration in the UAE and reviews what's in store.
Notary Department lacks up-to-date laws (September 2008)
Comments from Hamed Hassan Al Aidaroos, the Notary Public at Al Najdah Street Notary Public Office affiliated to the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department on the changes to the Notary Public Department.
Severance Pay in UAE Labour Law (July 2008)
Djalila Behaz comments on a recent judgement passed in the UAE and reviews the legislation relating to the calculation and payment of severance pay under the UAE Labour Law.
Draft Arbitration Laws Published by Ministry of Economy and DIFC (March 2008)
If enacted, two draft arbitration laws released for consultation in February 2008 stand to put the UAE at the forefront of arbitration in the Middle East.
Family Business & Private Client
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The publications listed below are available free of charge from the lobby of any of our offices in the UAE. Alternatively you may download an electronic PDF copy.
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| The Family Business Practice |
Family Trusts about to land in the UAE (June 2008)
For years wealthy families in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have used family trusts to hold “off-shore” assets. However, “off-shore” trusts are generally not suitable structures to hold “onshore” assets. In a major announcement made in June 2008, Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) now proposes regulations establishing a clear legal framework and process to facilitate the establishment of “single family” trusts in the UAE, which would be suitable to hold “on-shore” UAE assets (both within and outside the DIFC).
Intellectual Property, IT
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The publications listed below are available free of charge from the lobby of any of our offices in the UAE. Alternatively you may download an electronic PDF copy.
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Copyright Law |
IT Query |
Patents, Designs & Models |
Registration of Trademarks |
Trademark Law |
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Domain Name Disputes (February 2009)
The late 1990s saw individuals and corporations competing against each other to register choice domain names, spending millions and sparking chaos and controversy in the process. Recognising the need to regulate this new realm, the US Department of Commerce created ICANN, the (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers), which established a mandatory dispute resolution policy for administering domain name conflicts.
GCC Trademarks Law Resolves Uncertainty Over Use By Licensee (December 2008)
The implementation of the GCC Trademarks Act, when it comes into effect, shall clarify the status of unrecorded license agreements and provide an adequate resolution to several controversial issues in the UAE Trademarks regime.
Is Tax Free E-Commerce Nearing an End for the UAE (November 2008)
Most people like to shop. The advent of Internet has provided shoppers, to their therapeutic delight, a new venue for acquiring goods and services. A virtual market that offers easier accessibility to retailers and more varieties of products, as well as a system where business can be transacted efficiently and economically. In most places around the world, the latter is partially accomplished by the fact that purchases over the Internet are mostly tax-free. We have entered the era of e-commerce.
Domain Names in the UAE (November 2008)
This article looks at the importance of registration of domain names in the .ae domain space.
Limitation of Trademark Protection in UAE (September 2008)
Eman Abdelrahman explores the limitations of trademark rights stipulated by the U.A.E Federal Trademarks Law No. 37 of the year 2008.
UAE Considering VAT (August 2008)
The UAE is considering Value Added Tax (VAT) system in the new future.
Middle East IP Update (July 2008)
An informative summary of current IP issues in the Middle East.
Copyright Protection for Architectural Works & Design (June 2008)
Due to the construction boom in the United Arab Emirates, most architects recognise that architectural works are afforded some copyright protection and raise certain questions to ownership of the copyright, the benefits of registering the work, protection of their work, etc.
Enhancing Your Image with IP (May 2008)
Organisations in the Middle East are increasingly becoming more aware of the importance of and the value associated with their intellectual property rights (“IP”). IP is being recognised as a primary or key asset of an organisation and a key tool for achieving and maintaining a competitive advantage.
The First Published Batch of Industrial Design Applications in the UAE (April 2008)
The UAE Patent Office has published the first batch of the industrial design applications in the official gazette of March 2008, in accordance with article No. 14 of the Federal Law No.
Mixed Tones for Nokia (February 2008)
Criminal prosecution against counterfeiting in the UAE often faces mixed responses.
IP in Islam Consequences of Infringement (January 2008)
Islamic Sharia theory established the right of humans to exploit creations for their benefit and for the benefit of the society.
Maritime, Aviation & Insurance
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The publications listed below are available free of charge from the lobby of any of our offices in the UAE. Alternatively you may download an electronic PDF copy.
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UAE Shipping Law Cargo Claims |
Laws Regulating Insurance in the UAE
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Marine Collisions - Part II (November 2008)
Yazan Al Saoudi and Omar Omar further discuss Marine collisions and liabilities in relation to Contractors.
Marine Collisions - Part I (October 2008)
Yazan Al Saoudi and Omar Omar discuss Marine collisions and the legal liability of a contractor of damages and losses sustained.
The Gamble (July 2008)
Maritime Law is relatively new and untested before the UAE Courts.
Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation - Judgement No. 634/26 Holder of Copy of Bill of Lading by Endorsement must comply with Arbitration Clause (17 June 2008)
In an action filed before the Courts of Sharjah, the Federal Court of Cassation held that, the holder of a bill of lading by endorsement is considered to have an interest in the bill of lading by virtue of having an interest and seeking to enforce the contract of carriage.
The Importance of Proof (March 2008)
Principals of Commercial Maritime Law Scope of Carrier Responsibility under the Commercial Maritime Law of UAE.
Property
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The publications listed below are available free of charge from the lobby of any of our offices in the UAE. Alternatively you may download an electronic PDF copy.
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Property Law in UAE & Qatar |
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Another Brick in the Wall (May 2008)
Walter Robinson of Al Tamimi & Company’s property department discusses the consensus that Abu Dhabi is taking a “measured” approach in order to develop a sustainable and viable market for long-term growth in the real estate sector.
Telecommunications
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The publications listed below are available free of charge from the lobby of any of our offices in the UAE. Alternatively you may download an electronic PDF copy.
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Telecommunications |