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Lawyers in Abu Dhabi
05 Jun 2021

Early Termination of Tenancy Contracts in UAE

Early Termination of Tenancy Contracts in the UAE Introduction A tenancy contract is a rental agreement between a tenant and the landlord that must be signed before receiving the keys of the real estate property. A tenancy contract is essentially a legally binding agreement that allows the tenants to use…

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Law Firms in Dubai
05 Jun 2021

Getting to Grips with Exchange Traded Funds

Getting to Grips with Exchange Traded Funds An exchange-traded fund (ETF) is a class of securities that follows an index, market, commodity, or other asset which can be bought and sold on a stock exchange like any other stock. An ETF may be set up to watch anything from a…

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Lawyers in Abu Dhabi
05 Jun 2021

Understanding Bounced Cheque Laws in UAE

Understanding Bounced Cheque Laws in the UAE, and Why You Must Honour Them The dishonouring of checks has become a contentious and divisive issue in the UAE's legal landscape, owing to the serious consequences it now entails. In the UAE, Post Dated Cheques (PDC) are the most prevalent mode of…

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Lawyers in Dubai
03 Jun 2021

Content Creation - Digital Millennium Copyright Acts Applicability

Content Creation and the Digital Millennium Copyright Act’s Applicability Since the introduction of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) in 1998, there have been sweeping changes to the realm of content creation. Understanding the DMCA The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (or DMCA) is a contentious statute passed by the United States…

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Law Firms in Dubai
03 Jun 2021

E Gaming its Overarching Legality in UAE

E Gaming and its Overarching Legality in the UAE The term "e-Gaming" refers to the entire computer gaming market, which includes everything from video game consoles to PC and smartphone games, as well as internet entertainment platforms and the eSports industry. Likewise, first-person shooter (FPS), multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA),…

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Law Firms in Dubai
03 Jun 2021

India: Liquidated Damages

India: Liquidated Damages Background:  An amount that a contracting party offers to pay or a deposit that he agrees to forfeit if he breaches any promise, and both are technically recoverable or retainable as negotiated penalties if the violation happens, having been arrived at through a good faith attempt to…

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Lawyers in Dubai
21 May 2021

Software Patent

Software Patent Introduction  The digital economy's backbone is technology, and software accounts for a significant portion of its importance. In fact, the software is becoming increasingly important in all economic sectors as a means of leveraging productivity. Intellectual property (IP) regulations would be affected significantly as a result of this. …

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Lawyers in Abu Dhabi
09 May 2021

Compensation in a Force Majeure Event

Compensation in a Force Majeure Event Introduction Before considering any remedies, contractors might have steps, they may take to mitigate costs, it is necessary to first understand the definition of force majeure as defined by UAE jurisprudence and the different elements attached to it.  When it comes to force majeure,…

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Lawyers in Dubai
09 May 2021

Regulatory framework of mergers in Russia

Regulatory framework of mergers in Russia The Russian merger control does not differ substantially from its counterpart’s country in Europe and North America. In general, it is investor-friendly, and the risk of not obtaining compensation is rarely cited as the reason for not proceeding with a trade.  However, the Russian…

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Lawyers in Dubai
07 May 2021

Understanding Liability Lawsuits under Turkish Law

Understanding Liability Lawsuits under Turkish Law - Part A Introduction The term "Liability" has been used extensively in the context of the law. In simple terms, it indicates the legal responsibility a person owns for his/her actions. Liability is mostly governed by the contract and customs of tort when the situation…

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Lawyers in Dubai
06 May 2021

Duties and Liabilities of Directors in Ireland

Duties and Liabilities of Directors in Ireland  Introduction  Initially, the roles of directors have been used in a variety of common law and legislation. The Company Act codifies the fiduciary responsibilities of directors in common law, but the Companies Act did not affect many of the other formal duties of…

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Lawyers in Abu Dhabi
06 May 2021

UK Tax Considerations short Business Visitors

UK Tax Considerations for Short Term Business Visitors Short-term business visitors are people who do not live in the UK but who make business trips to the UK and who works for a UK firm and/or are directors of UK companies; the tax position of the individual in the UK…

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Law Firms in Dubai
06 May 2021

Incorporation of a Business

Incorporation of a Business (legal impediments) Introduction The formal method of forming a corporation or a company is called incorporation. The resulting legal body, a corporation, is responsible for separating the firm's assets and profits from its owners and investors. Corporations can be formed in virtually every country on the…

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Lawyers in Dubai
28 Apr 2021

joint venture laws of India UAE Singapore

Comparison of joint venture laws of India with UAE and Singapore For a long time, one of the main fields of concern for economists all over the world has been the industry. With money on the line, people are always looking for new ways to increase income; whether it's a…

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