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Lawyers in Dubai
15 Nov 2020

UAE Contracts

UAE Contracts Question Set: Formation of contracts Authority and capacity Question Body: What are the authority/capacity rules for entering contracts? Answer Body Individuals UAE Federal Law Number 5 of 1985 on Civil Transactions Law (Civil Code) allows all individuals to enter into agreements unless they are minors, who do not…

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Lawyers in Abu Dhabi
05 Nov 2020

Hamriyah Free Zone

Hamriyah Free Zone 1. What law established this freezone? The Hamriyah Free Zone was established under Sharjah Emiri Decree No. 6/1995 issued in 12 November 1995 as amended by Sharjah Executive Council Decision No. 1/2000 (the Decree). 2. What are the main internal regulations governing this freezone? The principle regulation…

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Lawyers in Abu Dhabi
04 Nov 2020

Dubai Sceience Park City Freezone

Dubai Sceience Park City Freezone 1. What law established this freezone? This freezone was established by Dubai Law No. 1/2000 issued on 29 January 2000. 2. What are the main internal regulations governing this freezone? The regulations governing the Dubai Creative Clusters (DCC) were the Dubai Technology and Media Free…

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Lawyers in Abu Dhabi
04 Nov 2020

Dubai Production City Freezone

Dubai Production City Freezone 1. What law established this freezone? This freezone was established by Dubai Law No. 1/2000 issued on 29 January 2000. 2. What are the main internal regulations governing this freezone? The regulations governing the Dubai Creative Clusters (DCC) were the Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone…

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Financial lawyers in Dubai
04 Nov 2020

Dubai Internet City Freezone

Dubai Internet City Freezone 1. What law established this freezone? This freezone was established by Dubai Law No. 1/2000 issued on 29 January 2000. 2. What are the main internal regulations governing this freezone? The regulations governing the Dubai Creative Clusters (DCC) were the Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone…

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Lawyers in Dubai
03 Nov 2020

Collective Investment Law - DIFC

The Collective Investment Law (DIFC Law No. 2 of 2010) – An Overview Collective Investment Law of 2010 The Collective Investment Law (DIFC Law Number 2 of 2010) came into force on 1 July 2010, and applies in the jurisdiction of the Dubai International Financial Centre. The Collective Investment Law…

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Lawyers in Dubai
03 Nov 2020

Winding up of a company in DMCC

Winding up of a company in DMCC DMCC Company Regulations 2020  On 02 January 2020, the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) issued and promulgated the New Company Regulations 2020 ('Regulations'), which were to replace the former DMCC Company Regulations of 2003. They were so reconfigured in order to attain alignment…

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Lawyers in Dubai
02 Nov 2020

bankruptcy legislation on business

Effect of recent bankruptcy legislation on those businesses facing difficulties because of cash flow issues The recent overhaul in the laws governing insolvencies of domiciled companies in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) vide the new UAE Bankruptcy Law (December 2016) ensures that most corporate insolvencies are resolved through the consensual…

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Lawyers in Dubai
18 Oct 2020

Trade Secret Protection

Trade Secret Protection  Introduction The prowess of a company depends on its ability to work smarter than their competitors. This can be achieved through specifically designed operational workflows, specialized technologies or structural control practices that enable a firm to stand out within a particular market or industry. Such intellectual knowledge…

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Financial Lawyers in UAE
05 Sep 2020

Corporate Governance Law for JSC

Corporate Governance Law for JSC Corporate governance can be stated as a set of regulations, mechanisms, its process, and relations by which corporations are controlled and operated. It is a system of governance where the interests of various stakeholders involved with the Company is taken care of. It covers every…

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Lawyers in Dubai
03 Sep 2020

Mismanagement by a Manager in a LLC

Mismanagement by a Manager in a Limited Liability Company A limited liability company (LLC) is a form of a company that is subject to the regulations of laws and the governing law for the management of a company in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is Federal Law Number 2/2015 on…

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Lawyers in Dubai
01 Sep 2020

DIFC Data Protection Law, 2020

DIFC Data Protection Law, 2020 Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC), issued DIFC Law Number 5 of 2020, a new Data Protection Law ("DPL"), replacing the existing Data Protection regime, first enacted in 2007. DPL aims to strengthen its standards by providing enhanced controls for the Processing and free movement of…

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Lawyers in Dubai
10 Aug 2020

Distribution of Pharmaceuticals in India

Detailed FAQ on the Distribution and Import of Pharmaceuticals in India Distribution of Pharmaceuticals in India The Indian pharmaceutical distribution system has a limited number of orbits – the pharmaceutical manufacturers; the clearing and forwarding agents (CFAs/ depots); stockists; wholesalers; and retailers. Clearing and Forwarding Agents What constitutes the role…

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Lawyers in Dubai
10 Aug 2020

Securities Finance in Bahrain

Securities Finance in Bahrain What are Securities and Assets? Securities is a financial instrument that is negotiable and holds some type of monetary value. It is equivalent to an ownership position in a corporation through the stock. Securities can be categorized into three types: Equities Debts Derivatives Equities Equity security…

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