STA Law Firm https://www.stalawfirm.com/en.htmlSTA Law Firm - Practice Areas enCopyright 2024 STA Law Firm All Rights Reserved<![CDATA[Debt Collection Dubai]]>Debt Collection Capability  

If you're a business owner, you may have encountered many clients/customers who have failed to pay for services, products that you provide for their benefits. You may also have met complications involved in collecting those outstanding debts yourself.

Such problems occur due to several reasons. The most common are:  

  • Lack of responsive communications
  • Unfamiliar with the right collection measures
  • Unaware of the law of the land
  • Having no contact with the right debt collection attorneys

In such a case, you may end up giving up collecting your past due accounts.

However, if you find a knowledgeable and experienced lawyer, collecting past dues can be a hassle-free experience.

Remember,

Creditors hate when those in debt dodge their phone calls, and debtors dread hearing from collectors looking for money.

If you're in either situation, you may seek help from a legal professional like us.

What Do We Do?

As a leading law firm, we have a team of experienced and talented debt collection attorneys who act for and represent secured and unsecured creditors, debtors, equity holders, trustees, and suppliers. You can engage our team as settlement experts for debt collection Dubai and settle the issues. Unlike your existing consultants and representatives, we can extract you from expensive, cumbersome, and complicated litigation.

Our lawyers can represent you whether you are a debtor or a creditor. They can set out strategies and come up with smart solutions to either get back the money you have loaned or protect you from overeager creditors. In both the cases, they can handle all the paperwork for you or represent you in the court.  

Primarily, we prefer considering settlement options to resolve debt collection issues. For this, our experts adopt a unique approach and explore settlement avenues after carefully reviewing and understanding the following situation:

  • The position of each party
  • Nature of claim involved
  • Ascertaining the degree of the breach
  • Determining the strategy in the interest of our distressed clients

At STA, our legal experts are committed to providing the debt collection assistance and recovering your outstanding dues by paying careful attention to every matter, discussing strategies with a specialized team. Don't worry where you are; we can assist you in debt collection in Dubai and the UAE.

When Do You Need Us?

Whether you're a creditor or a debtor, you can call us in the following situation:

For a debtor - You can contact us when you are in debt, and the creditor is frequently calling your workplace and home. You can contact us if you are unable to pay back loans at present, and the creditor is threatening you of the lawsuit, or mistreating you. Besides, you can also seek our help if you tend to reduce or eliminate debts through a comprehensive debt settlement program and avoid debt collectors.

For a creditor - Besides these, get in touch with us if you need repayment for a debt, and the debtor is not paying you. Our debt attorney can help you figure out your best course of action to get your money back. You can contact us if you want to hire an attorney who can work solely for creditors and can help you regain your money.

What can you expect at the initial meeting with us?

At your initial meeting, you may talk to our best lawyers. You can ask questions and evaluate whether the attorney is suitable for you or not.  To each initial consultation, we advise you to carry all the lawsuit papers and other paperwork you have related to your debt. These papers may include correspondence or statements you received from the creditor or any collection agencies.

During your initial meeting with us, we would like to ask you some questions such as how old the debt is, what the loan amount you applied for and the credit account on which it is based. Besides, we can also discuss with you the behavior of the collectors you have encountered, and other facts that can help us decide soon what strategy we should pursue. We also figure out if you have any real defenses that might reduce the amount you owe or even cause the creditor to drop the suit.

Moreover, we can also ask about your other debts to determine whether or not it will be more practical to consider a more comprehensive solution like a bankruptcy or debt settlement program. Not only this, but we also give you the opportunity to ask questions to us and determine whether or not we can help you out.

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<![CDATA[Corporate Law Practice]]> Corporate Restructuring Financial restructuring has evolved and plays an ever-larger role in today's increasingly complex commercial environment. Clients are increasingly opting for corporate restructuring as means for reorganizing their own businesses as businesses face challenges and changes in globally competitive environment or within their own industry. STA's team is regularly consulted on matters involving corporate restructuring, and our team handles complex issues involving reorganizations, restructuring, bankruptcy, distressed sales, and acquisitions - both domestically as well as in cross-border transactions. We craft bespoke structures and reformulate long term objectives. 

Our team of best lawyers in Dubai offers a multidisciplinary approach by unifying the experience and capabilities of our corporate lawyers in Abu Dhabi, Middle East, Asia and across Europe. This combined with the firm's complementary practices which include mergers and acquisitions, regulatory and compliance, corporate licensing, litigation and dispute resolution, intellectual property, and real estate. Our corporate law practice also covers the following areas:

  • Mergers and Reorganizations
  • Joint Ventures
  • Corporate Recovery and Insolvency
Corporate Governance and Directors' Responsibilities
The business environment is becoming increasingly regulated and complex. STA's Corporate Governance Lawyers advise public and private companies, government and semi-government undertakings, senior management, the boards, and directors on a full range of corporate governance and compliance matters. Our team's experience, capability, and knowledge of corporate governance laws and aspects allow us to provide tailor-made advice to our clients for particular circumstances, events, and business considerations.    STA's lawyers in UAE advise clients on matters involving director duties, exit strategies, and executive succession, due diligences, issues involving dividends, shareholding distribution, shareholder rights, voting rights, risk management and internal controls.    We advise corporate entities and boards on how to deal with shareholder rights, shareholder demands and proxy proposals dealing with corporate governance practices that include majority voting, extraordinary meeting requests, and due diligence. We also draft and expertly review corporate governance documentation such as:-
  • advance notice to shareholders and boards,
  • codes of conduct,
  • ethics policy,
  • insider trading guidelines,
  • disclosure controls,
  • related party transactions and
  • providing legal opinions.

Our team obtains regular training, and we stay updated on evolving laws and compliance matters, and we aim at ensuring that our clients are prepared to address them. Our industry expertise and experience include transactions in a wide range of fields, ranging from aviation, banking and finance, consumer goods, healthcare and life sciences, media, telecommunication, and technology sectors. As a professional Dubai law firm with a global presence, we are always committed to providing the highest caliber of legal guidance.

Please contact us to let us know how we can assist you with your legal concerns.

 

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<![CDATA[Franchising]]> STA's Franchise capabilities rely on the extensive corporate, commercial, transactional, and litigation experience of its seasoned team of lawyers in Dubai and across vital global jurisdictions. Our team advises and counsels domestic and international franchisors, distributors and manufacturers in crucial aspects of franchising, structuring of franchise network(s), and distribution.

STA's skilled Franchise team within our global Commercial Law Practice includes lawyers who have expertly advised significant brands and franchise parties across several industry verticals. Our multidisciplinary team has substantial experience in advising companies in a wide range of industries including retail, fitness, education, hospitality,  restaurants, cafes and food, and beverage, automotive industry, fashion, technology besides other sectors. We represent clients that have adopted franchising as a means of distribution across the entire spectrum of businesses, from entrepreneurs and startup companies that are establishing new programs to the largest manufacturers and distributors.

Our team of dedicated franchise lawyers specialized in managing and sealing franchise arrangements, structuring franchise programs (including vetting of disclosure documents), compliance, co-branding, intellectual property and litigation services. 

Which franchise agreements grant parties the right to use a trademark or trade name for the marketing of a good or service. Our lawyers understand the specific challenges facing those who engage in franchise projects in this part of the world such as agency laws, risk management, and quality control. Our team is proficient in the incorporation of all types of business entities, ranging from sole establishments to partnerships, as well as Limited Liability Companies, and public organizations and to free zone businesses.

We encounter many sights of famous international brands, namely clothing brands, restaurants, coffee shops, hotels, food, and beverage companies. It is needless to say that we live in an age where the trademarks of international businesses are omnipresent. Given that Dubai is one of the fastest growing investment destinations in the world, an increasing number of F&B, Retail and SMEs are looking to establish their presence there. The characterization of United Arab Emirates is as a vibrant business environment, a multicultural population, a high customer purchasing power, and a steady stream of tourists. These aspects have rendered the country a fertile ground for franchising.

The franchise market in the UAE has proved to be advantageous for franchisors who want to test their products or services on a wide array of clients. For many businesses, franchising is the most profitable path to grow, especially in the Middle East and North African region. This profitability is because franchising presents corporates with a way of achieving successful international growth without the need for either substantial capital investment or a sizeable managerial infrastructure. Setting up the franchise of a successful brand is a productive activity, which can benefit an entrepreneur in the following ways: immediate brand recognition, support and directions from the franchisor, and the freedom to manage one's own business. STA's lawyers, many of whom are bilingual English and Arabic speakers, work with our global and unrivaled network of franchising experts, to assist persons in the following challenges:
 

  • Negotiation of Franchise Agreements
  • Tax Structuring
  • Due Diligence 
  • Franchise System Expansion
  • Unit Franchising
  • Area Development
  • Commercial Agency Laws
  • IP Protection
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Risk mitigation
  • Master Franchising
  • Area Directorships
  • Competition Legislation
  • Import/Export
  • Domestic franchising
  • Legal Compliance
  • Licensing and distributorships 

 

The full breadth of issues that arise in franchising has led to the emergence of franchise law as a distinct specialty, but it also draws from numerous practice areas including contracts, securities, trademarks and copyright, advertising, fraud and misrepresentation, antitrust, employment, and dispute resolution. No legislation explicitly focuses on franchising in the UAE. The civil and commercial law in the UAE governs franchise agreements, the Commercial Agency Law, Commercial Transaction Law and Civil Transactions Law.

A franchise agreement must meet the following conditions:

  •  The franchisee must be a UAE national or a company wholly owned by UAE nationals
  •  The franchise agreement must grant exclusivity over all or parts of the UAE
  •  The relationship between the agent and the principal must be registered, and the franchise agreement notarized

A valid franchise agreement, registered with the Ministry of Economy, will provide the franchise distributor with the following rights:

  • The franchisee may block parallel imports by informing the UAE Federal Customs Authority of the import of goods covered by the registered Franchise Agreement.
  • The franchise agreement is difficult to terminate by the franchisor.  There must be the very careful drafting of the termination clauses.

As our client, you will benefit from STA's global network and our local knowledge, in your franchising projects on various matters, including franchise and distribution formation and structuring, regulatory compliance, real estate, supply chain management, franchise relations, employment, tax, licensing, product marketing and sales, and customer data management.

We draft the required documents that will be the foundation of a franchise system, namely the franchise disclosure document, and the franchise agreement. Our team of franchise lawyers also draft the contracts that go with the FDD and the franchise agreement: guarantees, confidentiality agreements,  non-compete agreements, expansion agreements and liability protection.

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<![CDATA[Commercial]]> At STA, we are focused on meeting the commercial legal needs of our clients on a variety of different topics and specializations. Our ability to provide dynamic solutions ensures unsurpassed results for our clientele. When you need the top lawyers in Dubai to handle your commercial legal matters, there no better option than STA. We go above and beyond to exceed the expectations and requirements of our clients. Our commercial contracts advisory is a central part of all of our operations.

Creating Dynamic Solutions

As a trusted local Dubai lawyer and one of the top law firms in Abu Dhabi, we provide a strategic and diligent approach that garners the best outcome in each case. We continue to supersede the status quo by handling matters requiring a complex and dynamic approach. Creating innovative, practical, and efficient solutions for our clients is a primary goal. With a thorough approach to researching each company's background in depth, we are better able to provide the versatile legal services that our clients need.

Our Commercial Practice Areas:

  • Software and development contracts
  • Supply chain management
  • Investment agreements
  • Customer and supplier agreements
  • Consultancy agreements
  • Franchising and area development agreement
  • Licensing and sponsorship
  • Partnership and membership agreements
  • Advertising and marketing

STA offers legal guidance and advisement in a variety of different areas including hotel deals, acquisitions of retail outlets, cross-border trade, and more. Our clients also are provided with advice regarding agency agreements, devising efficient franchises, area development agreements, and additional key commercial activities. Our multifaceted approach gives us leverage to maximize our extensive expertise for the benefit of our clients.

Please contact us to let us know how we can assist you with your legal concerns.

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<![CDATA[Banking and Finance]]>

STA's banking and finance practices span across the Middle East, Asia, and Europe. Due to our lawyers' daily involvement in every spectrum of banking and financial matters, we are well-versed and experienced in readily recognizing crucial and sensitive issues of importance to our banking and finance clients. This proficiency enhances our ability to work consistently with our client-base to realize their objectives sooner.

Asset Finance
STA's Asset Finance team works closely with our corporate, intellectual property, litigation, and compliance teams to provide clear and cogent advice and solutions. Our team covers financings and transactions domestically as well as internationally, serving a broad range of industry sectors in areas of asset financing, advising on issues such as all types of debt, securitizations, and retails.    We counsel both borrowers and lenders, in addition to servicers, aircraft owners, airlines, shipping companies, lessors and lessees, and non-banking financial institutions. Our clients currently include airlines, maritime and shipping companies, fund managers, project sponsors, banks, government entities, operators, and export credit agencies. Our extensive experience also covers aircraft financing, operating leases, used aircraft transactions, and counsel on matters involving general aviation. Our team works alongside our project finance, construction, litigation, bankruptcy and commercial team. Our experience also covers the following:-
  • domestic and cross-border leasing
  • mergers and acquisitions
  • transaction structuring
  • construction financing and joint ventures
  • asset sale
  • corporate restructuring
  • structured and operating leasing
Equity and Debt Capital Markets
STA's lawyers have several years of experience in representing issuers, private equity funds, underwriters, hedge funds, and others within the industry. Our experience broadly covers:-
  • structuring and organizing investments funds
  • formation and IPO transactions
  • conducting legal due diligence  
  • evaluate, negotiate and consummate acquisitions
  • equity as well as secondary offerings, prospectus drafting and providing transactional and general corporate representation to equity funds
  • fund formation
  • regulatory and compliance matters in principal markets throughout the world including listing on stock exchange platform(s)
Derivatives
Our team of banking and Islamic finance lawyers across the Middle East, Asia and Europe offer expert advice in areas of regulatory and compliance, litigation, in addition to transactional counsel on a broad range of hybrid and tailored derivative products.   Our lawyers are experienced in every aspect of execution, trading, in negotiating and in drafting and executing documentation. We also assist with hedging, netting and collateral transactions, currency exchange, commodities and derivative based structured finance arrangements. Our lawyers also regularly provide legal opinions on matters involving enforceability for cleared derivatives for clearing houses and other participants.
Project Finance
STA's team of lawyers and professionals counsels and assists public sector undertaking, private sponsors, developers, PPP projects, and financial institutions in a broad range of areas including oil and gas, renewable energy, infrastructure, transportation, and mining. We also advise on regulatory matters affecting project finance market participants.     We represent lenders, sponsors, and other participants in issues involving financing, structuring, development, construction, operation, and management of an extensive range of infrastructure projects. We also negotiate concession contracts and represent in full range of financings, private placements, and public offerings.   Our team has the expertise to develop and execute both traditional as well as innovative financing concepts to thoroughly serve the interest of our clients. We have also handled transactions involving natural gas, waste management, transportation, electricity and natural gas in addition to other utility projects. STA brings one-stop legal and commercial services for our client's project finance, infrastructure, and P3 project requirements. This capability eliminates the need to depend on multiple law firms to address their legal matters. Also, our extensive national and international locations, global resources and reach position us to serve clients across the Middle East, Asia, and Europe.
Banking Litigation
STA's litigation team regularly assists clients who face contentious claims that have the potential of risking their goodwill, are sophisticated and in many cases multi-jurisdictional. Our lawyers in Dubai and across our international network represent clients in practically all facets of banking and financial services litigation. We have represented banks, financial institutions, credit card issuers, mortgage lenders and other participants in matters involving unfair practices, lender liability, debt recovery, breach of contract, breach of trust, disclosure violations, and disclosure practices.    STA's litigation team includes senior attorneys who are recognized as top criminal lawyers in Dubai and UAE. We are committed to resolve conflicts as smoothly as practicable and aim at offering services that are practical, timely and result oriented. We recognize the importance and value of forensic accounting in banking litigation and the role that damage experts and fraud investigators play in providing specialized services. We work alongside some of the top global forensics investigators across Europe, the United States and Asia who are leading experts in diverse areas of the forensics investigation.   Besides regular banking litigation, our technology lawyers in Dubai and other offices also advise banks on technical and commercial matters such as information technology contracts, contract interpretation, provide legal opinions on the appropriate venue for dispute resolution, in addition to other business litigation matters. We act for and represent banks, financial institutions and other players on issues involving regulatory investigations, lender action, bankruptcy, mortgage enforcement, credit issues, and privacy issues.   With laws and regulations constantly evolving in the banking and financial industry, our team closely monitor changes and new trends in law, regulatory and compliance areas to provide the most updated and cogent legal advice. To learn more about STA's litigation practice and our domestic and international arbitration, please click here
Financial Regulation
STA's team advises banks, insurance companies, asset managers, underwriters, clearing houses, exchange houses, and rating agencies on a diverse range of matters including:-    establishment and formation of new financial service business, mergers, and acquisition,    corporate structuring and restructuring, insurance and banking law, regulatory and compliance, securities lending, financial services regulations, and regulatory investigations.   We provide strategic and commercial advice to investment banks, trading platforms on matters involving financial regulation, risk management, compliance, and enforcement. Our lawyers in Dubai and Abu Dhabi law firm also advise on Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), Abu Dhabi Global Markets (ADGM) and Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) regulations.   
Islamic Finance 

Islamic finance has been gaining more appreciation, particularly in the middle east, where our attorneys offer the niche financial, legal advisement that makes a difference. Our attorneys provide bespoke legal advice regarding the regulation programs and codes set forth by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) and other vital market regulators such as the UAE Central Bank, the UAE Ministry of Finance, ADGM, and the UAE Ministry of Economy and Commerce.

Please Contact Us to let us know how we can assist you with your legal concerns

 

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<![CDATA[Construction and Real Estate]]>
Backed by a full-practice law firm, STA's construction lawyers are distinctively equipped to handle the diverse challenges that often confront the construction sector. These acts may include government and compliance issues, zoning and planning, environmental obligations, bankruptcy, defective workmanship, employment issues, and much more. Construction projects can be intrinsically prone to disputes that generate at any stage of the development process. Our team of lawyers in UAE and overseas have the necessary capability and experience in handling a full variety of construction litigation. To read more on our litigation practice, please click here.

Negotiating and Drafting Construction Contracts 

Our lawyers are qualified experts in negotiating and drafting construction contracts. We are profoundly skilled and experienced with most forms of contracts currently adopted and utilized within the construction industry. We devise contract documents that explicitly coordinate the risks, responsibilities, and considerations needed for the adequate performance that is crucial to any successful construction project. Our experience with FIDIC, one of the most domestically and internationally used contract form, is exceptional and incomparable. At STA, we determine the best possible strategies and put each aspect of a construction contract into consideration for the best interest of our clients. 

Claim Prevention and Risk Management

Our attorneys monitor projects during the construction phase to fully understand the most critical issues and pitfalls from every angle. We employ risk management strategies and advising clients on the contract provisions most effective in protecting their interests from possible risks that may arise in the legal or compliance landscape. Our risk management advice leads to potential savings for clients as they apply and implement protocols that work both in avoiding potential pitfalls and improving the documentation that is related to potential risks. 

Construction Claim and Litigation

STA has extensive experience in all forms of construction litigation and construction dispute resolution, and we provide a full spectrum of experience concerning construction claims before courts at all levels as well as arbitrating domestically and internationally. We advise on defect and delay related claims, performance bond, and payment claims, claims involving professional negligence, lien, bid and tender protests, arbitration, mediation and litigating construction disputes, insurance claims linked with construction projects, and environmental, compliance and risk regulation aspects. We have expertly represented and handled such matters in addition to defense and prosecution claims.

When litigation is unavoidable, we defend tenaciously for our clients. We bring particular expertise in structuring and representing all determinants of dispute resolution and litigation. We also employ settlement and other creative solutions to resolve complex conflicts in fair and efficient manner.

Project Support and Representing Key Players

STA's team of construction lawyers in Dubai and across our global offices assist clients during contract performance. Our team assists in areas of planning and strategy, administration of construction project, the appointment of contractors and consultants and dispute resolution.    STA represents project managers, architecture firms, engineers, quantity surveyors, cost consultants, and other design experts in contractual matters dealing with project delivery systems including design and build, design build and operate, design bid and build, fast-track or combination, and counsel clients during all phases of construction phases.

We prove time after time that a timely, pragmatic and cogent response often prevents cumbersome, protracted and lengthy litigation, thereby achieving the commercial objectives and minimizing cost overruns and disruptions that often lead to litigation or arbitration.

Please contact us to let us know how we can assist you with your legal concerns.

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<![CDATA[Employment Law in Dubai]]> Maintain a Compliant Working Environment

At STA, we remain up-to-date on all factions of employment law in Dubai and throughout the United Arab Emirates (including each free zone). We offer current and critical tips and guidance on a variety of different employment law topics. In today's competitive market, it is essential to maintain a positive reputation for employee treatment and employee relations in every corporate environment. We aim to provide the guidance and assistance you can depend on from the most professional, credible, and competent team of lawyers Dubai and the UAE have to offer.

Our Employment Law Services Include:

  • Data Protection - We offer legal and procedural advice on data protection laws in the UAE.
  • Company Procedures - We provide guidance on safety policies and employment practices.
  • Employment Contracts - Assistance with drafting, vetting, and reviewing employment contracts.
  • Non-Compete - Advising on non-competition provisions within employment contracts.
  • DIFC Law - Advice on a fair and lawful treatment of employees within the DIFC legal framework.

With the knowledge and in-depth practice area expertise provided by our lawyers, you can expect to receive practical and timely responses to all of your employment law matters.

Please contact us to let us know how we can assist you with your legal concerns.

 

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<![CDATA[Intellectual Property]]> Content, ideas, logos, trade names, brand identification, manufacturing processes, trade secrets, music, art – all of these key business assets are established as intellectual property, and all of them are an important part of any business. We at STA Law Firm in UAE are pragmatic, creative, capable, and experienced in finding outstanding opportunities and mechanisms to protect your intellectual property. We specialize in Trademark Registration in Dubai, Patent Registration in UAE, Licensing, Trademark Search, Trademark Prosecution, Assignment matters, and more. Some of our services are:

We respect our creative, innovative, and valuable clients and appreciate that intellectual property and freedom of operation from IP claims is at the heart of their businesses. We also believe that intellectual property needs to be clarified so that all our clients can make strong business decisions with regard to their most important business assets. Our lawyers of Trademark Registration in UAE provide understandable and practical options to protect intellectual assets to meet your needs and expectations.  

STA Law Firm specializes in handling a wide variety of concerns related to the handling of your intellectual property. Our team of property lawyers can make a huge difference in the protection of your ideas and invention receives. We are dedicated to providing a comprehensive Trade Mark Registration Dubai service by combining the skills of our commercial and litigation lawyers with integrated patent and trademark attorneys who can advice you on how to register a trademark in Dubai.

Feel free to get in touch with us to avail our legal services for your legal concerns. Contact our intellectual property lawyers for quick assistance.

 

  • Trademark counseling and registration
  • Protection of Trade Secrets
  • Copyright Counseling and Registration
  • Exploration of patent potential and facilitation of patent application
  • Licensing of all types of intellectual property rights
  • Non-disclosure and non-compete agreements
  • Endorsement contracts
  • Music, art, literary matters
  • Litigation and counseling
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<![CDATA[Technology media and entertainment]]> The global economic downturn and recovery, political uncertainties around the world, fluctuations in global stock prices and rising price of commodities have each resulted in diverse commercial legal issues within the ever-growing media industry.

Our attorneys maintain a close track of these events through our dealings with media professionals. We take the necessary steps to protecting the business interests of our clients and other media participants.

Our specialized team of intellectual property professionals advise on local and international intellectual property laws and our practice covers the broadcasting industry, the music industry and the social media industry, as well as satellite TV networks.

We employ the necessary sophisticated software, document management systems, and requisite infrastructure to develop and maintain the intellectual property portfolio of each client. Other areas in which we adviseare:

  • copyright law
  • digital rights
  • entertainment law
  • film Production and publishing
  • intellectual property rights
  • internet law
  • media contracts
  • media disputes
  • music copyright
  • publishing agreements and
  • performing rights

Contact us for more information

If you would like to obtain a copy of our capability statement for this practice area, please contact us and one of our representatives will be in touch.

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<![CDATA[Litigation and Dispute Resolution]]> In a typically high-value and complex litigation matter, a law firm's capability to oversee, review and persuasively present accurate and precise information is critically relevant and essential. Our broad experience in litigation permits us to provide high quality and comprehensive advice on practically every issue that can arise from civil or criminal law matters.

STA's Litigation Practice Group represents enterprises of all sizes, and our team of senior attorneys and partners have significant expertise and capability in handling litigation matters in the region. We have achieved extraordinary results in wide range of complex matters before courts in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah Courts, Prosecution, tribunals and before domestic and international arbitration bodies. 

Strategically Effective Litigation Services
Our attorneys can provide legal and strategic advice on all forms of commercial and business litigation across UAE in matters involving disputes arising out of contracts, breach of trust, criminal law issues and civil claims. We also handle construction and real estate disputes, distressed debts, intellectual property infringement and brand enforcement, shareholder disputes, trade practices, agency law, franchise litigation, medical negligence, and contract disputes.   The Litigation Practice Group has been widely acknowledged for handling some of the most complex lawsuits and employs sophisticated state-of-art management systems to ensure that client data and information is retained and used most securely.    .

Our approach to litigation does not always involve an adversarial direction, and whenever possible, we advise a pragmatic stance that will likely attain the most desired outcome. We assist national and multinational corporations with resolving their business disputes while ensuring that their rights are always fully protected.

Advertising and Media Litigation
STA has one of the country's premier advertising litigation practices. Our clients including industry leaders in the field of advertising, media, information technology, semiconductor, biotechnology, nanotechnology and medical device industries. Clients turn to us for our significant experience in handling most critical disputes. STA's specialized team dedicatedly handle advertising litigation, regulatory and compliance inquiries.    Our law firm had extraordinary success litigating and trying advertising suits on behalf of our clients. We have assisted clients on matters involving media and broadcasting issues, reviewed proposed advertising schemes, consumer surveys, compliance with local authorities and evaluating clinical protocols, and analyses of competitor advertisements.  
Domestic and International Arbitration Practice
In today's global economy, disputes are borderless. Businesses look out for counsels who have set high standards in the legal profession, are experienced and have proven capability to act for and represent their matters. STA's team of lawyers across the Middle East, Asia and Europe guide companies in mitigating or resolving disputes. We cover every spectrum of industry ranging from commercial matters, joint ventures, oil and gas, construction disputes, banking and finance, telecommunications, pharmaceutical, media, and technology companies.  
From Prevention to Enforcement and Further
  • We have the necessary expertise and acumen to competently understand the commercial and legal aspects of our clients' business thereby providing adequate support and assistance to them. We draft effective dispute resolution clauses by choosing appropriate dispute resolution forum and rules and adopt right strategies that protect their rights both - domestically as well as internationally.
  • Where permissible, we explore a range of innovative dispute resolution methods to avoid any delays, such as reconciliation, early settlement or mediation.
  • Our team of criminal lawyers in UAE have diverse experience and knowledge of enforcing and executing arbitral awards (including post enforcement formalities) under a myriad of international and domestic regulations.
  • Our attorneys well understand the playing field in dispute resolution and are engaged on a day-to-day basis in practically all aspects of arbitration and dispute resolution.
  • Our international arbitration practice and team draw upon the global resources of STA Law Firm. We have a successful track record of taking cases to trial and final awards in major international arbitration venues including Singapore, Paris, London, and Geneva. 
Bankruptcy Law, Corporate Insolvency, and Restructuring
Distressed situations demand that counsel is experienced, creative and result-oriented. The UAE's new Bankruptcy Law (Federal Law Number 9 of 2016) introduced notable changes from the old bankruptcy law contained in Chapter 5 of the UAE Commercial Transactions Law (Federal Law Number 18 of 1993) (as amended).      STA's team of lawyers in Sharjah and rest of UAE are proficient at devising out-of-court solutions to the perplexing bankruptcy litigation. STA's team of Bankruptcy Lawyers in UAE have the necessary resources to overcome complex problems and deliver tangible outcomes. 
Transactional Structuring

STA's team of lawyers have the capability and experience in structuring and devising asset acquisitions, securitization, and other complex transactions to minimize risks related to bankruptcy. 

Corporate Structuring
Corporate fall-outs can occur for a multitude of reasons ranging from excess leverage in particular sector, technological advancements, and changes, fragile capital structure, mismanagement, and fraud. Our Restructuring and Bankruptcy lawyers in Dubai and across UAE advise on all types of corporate restructurings, across practically every industry, including aviation, automotive, banking, consumer goods, construction and real estate, energy, entertainment, healthcare, hospitality, media, and shipping. 
Construction Litigation
Construction projects are organic breeding fields for contentious disputes, and a party or parties often set a tone for possible litigation in any given undertaking. These conflicts can occur at any stage of the construction process, from the commencement of the project to after project completion. Construction litigation can be challenging, technical and at times complicated. We represent and act for owners, contractors, subcontractors, project managers, surveyors, material suppliers, architects and engineering firms, and other professionals. Our team carefully reviews each matter and advises the most appropriate action. Based on our understanding of matter, we know when to negotiate a claim and strategize for possible settlement. We also act timely and advise clients when to enter arbitration or litigation so as to protect their interests.   Our lawyers have substantial experience in full range of construction litigation and design claims, and we provide necessary guidance and advice through all phases of the development process, and these include:-   Pre-Construction: - Corporate structuring (including shareholding structures), joint ventures and public-private partnership (P3) contracts - construction procurement and financing - investor negotiations - development planning and zoning - drafting the preliminary set of contracts, counsel and negotiating - advice and guidance on setting up escrow accounts - tendering and bonding   Contract Administration:- - Delay claims, defective engineering and construction defect claims - contract interpretation and related advisory - risk management - contract enforcement - guidance on strata law, homeowners association and defining common areas   During and post Construction:- - Claims resulting from Variation - Bid and tender disputes - Design defects and negligent performance - cost overruns and changes identified within the scope of work - construction delays, defective engineering, and construction defect claims - Deficiencies and warranty claims - matters involving construction frauds - bid disputes and procurements and supply chain matters - manufacturer or supplier liability, owner liability, contractor liability and product liability claims - inadequate inspection and denial of site access - suspension of work   - construction or supplier's lien, mortgage priorities - subcontractor claims - mediation and arbitration - court litigation 
Consumer Protection and Litigation
The rise in globalization and increase in the number of competitors in the markets has made commerce all about 'quantity' rather than 'quality.' In this regard, our Commercial Lawyers in Dubai have identified this issue in various consumer disputes. We have successfully represented numerous consumers and corporates in international consumer redressal forums and domestic courts. Our Lawyers in Abu Dhabi have substantial experience in the procedural aspects and advantages of addressing customer-supplier issues in litigation.   Our team is also familiar with the dedicated redressal forums of individual departments and the general consumer redressal forum at the Department of Economic Development. We assist, act for, and represent both - consumers and multi-national brands. Our lawyers have the most current legal update on matters, and when advising clients on regulatory aspects, we ensure adherence to compliance policies and regulatory procedures correctly applied. We have also successfully represented a broad range of clients in several out of court settlements. 
Criminal Law Experts
At STA we handle diverse litigation matters, a number of these are international in scope. Our litigation practice group is widely acknowledged for managing some of the most complex lawsuits with multiple parties and tens of thousands of documents. Our criminal lawyers in Dubai have considerable expertise and experience in working with the Prosecutor's office, the court-appointed experts, as well as investigating authorities.  Our team assists clients suspected of serious crimes or those arrested post investigation, claims involving medical negligence, matters involving drug abuse and drug offenses, extradition law, the internet and cyber crimes, frauds, forgery, assault, and criminal appeals. Our advocates are tech-savvy, multilingual, and have years of experience in representing clients before prosecution, police, and criminal courts.   STA's team of criminal lawyers in UAE represent clients before courts of all levels. We have represented clients before foreign domestic tribunals, International Police Organization (Interpol) and several domestic as well as cross-border intelligence agencies. Our lawyers have proven expertise in both, civil and common law jurisdictions on matters involving cross-border transactions and international law. 
Distressed Debts
Besides our mainstream bankruptcy practice, our team acts for and represents secured and unsecured creditors, debtors, equity holders, suppliers, and trustees.    Clients often engage STA's team as their "settlement experts" for claims where existing representatives and consultants have not managed to extract them from cumbersome, expensive and complex arbitration/litigation. At STA, we consider settlement options with a distinctive approach. We explore settlement avenues after carefully reviewing and understanding each party's position, nature of claims involved, upon ascertaining nature of the breach and determine the strategy in the best interest of our clients.   We pay careful attention to each matter and then advise on steps that may help distressed clients recover their outstanding dues. We assist clients in debt collection in Dubai and UAE. We have a specialized team that reviews each matter carefully before advising clients on possibilities and alternatives available.
Government Affairs
Our litigation practice extends beyond private entities and Fortune 200 companies. Our team has an outstanding track-record of assisting governmental entities in regulatory affairs and government transactions. Our lawyers advise on a broad range of matters covering competition law, customs issues, immigration, filing complaints to governmental authorities and the like. We aim to simplify the technicalities and complexities surrounding government affairs to mitigate and terminate undue delay and arbitrary rulings. Our attorneys also assist clients (both, corporate and governmental entities) in drafting necessary documents and surpassing regulatory aspects of public-private partnerships within the UAE and overseas.
Insurance Litigation and Arbitration
The technicalities and ambiguities within the insurance sector can lead to lawsuits against and on behalf of insurers. STA's international team of litigation and arbitration lawyers advises cedents, domestic and international insurance companies, reinsurers and professional service providers on a range of insurance, professional risk matters, and regulatory and reinsurance matters. We allocate significant time consulting with insurers before considering or advising on litigation. We advise on Financial Institutions and Directors and Office Liability issues, professional liability, and product liability, commercial risk insurance, and property insurance matters. Our practice also encompasses the following:-   - Broker Liability - Insurer insolvency  - contentious shareholder disagreements and disputes - disciplinary matters - representing subrogated claims - representation in arbitration and litigation matters - negotiating settlements.  
Intellectual Property Litigation & Arbitration
STA's Intellectual Property (IP) lawyers serve world's leading electronics, technology, pharmaceuticals, fast moving consumer goods companies on all types of IP litigation matters including:    - patents and patent infringements,  - anti-counterfeiting and customs seizures,   - trademark and trademark violations,   - brand enforcement,  - trade secret violations,   - copyright infringements,   - false and misleading advertising,   - cybersquatting and domain name violations,   - licensing and licensing negotiations,   - media litigation,  - global enforcement campaign,   - IP infringements in multiple jurisdictions, and   - arbitration  
Labor and Employment Litigation
STA's Employment Litigation Practice Group is a dedicated, full practice team. Our Lawyers provide bespoke solutions and advice to employers, board and board committees, directors and management executives with sound, timely and result-oriented advice regarding their complex and technical matters, regardless of whether they arise at the workplace, in the boardroom, courts, or outside.   Our senior lawyers in Dubai and across UAE counsel companies, management committees, top level management on sensitive internal investigations, internal employment audits, compensation arrangements, stock options, and compensation related arrangements. Our litigation team defends our clients vigorously in the courts. We offer policy development, litigation defense, employer-employee relations, management training besides advising on other key areas.    STA's employment team works actively alongside its intellectual property team and litigation team. We handle matters pertaining to drafting employee agreements, employee manual, advising on unfair trade practices, misappropriation of trade secrets, leave and gratuity issues, conflict of interest matters, non-disclosure, and no-compete contracts, and devising a sound stock options program.   

Please contact us to let us know how we can assist you with your legal concerns.

 

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<![CDATA[Shipping and Maritime]]> Business, commerce, and trade are more sophisticated today than in the earlier century. The enforcement and compliance environment is ever changing and one cannot assume that they know the new landscape. Businesses are employing high-end security and technology systems and while this could help companies in obtaining affordable legal services, it could however often disguise and mislead jargon with core and real capability and experience. This document provides an overview of firm's capability in handling SHIPPING WORK.

STA is a specialist in maritime, trade and finance law. We offer practical and cost-effective legal services to all sectors of the maritime industry in key jurisdictions around the world with offices across UAE (two offices in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, and Ras Al Khaimah), Bahrain, Qatar, India, Portugal, Luxembourg, Moscow, and the United States*. The firm's growth can be witnessed from expanding its offices from three offices to over nine offices within a span of one year.

We act for shipbuilders, owners, P & I Clubs, charterers, salvors, financiers, port and government authorities, and insurers, along with clients across the broader trade, commodities, and energy sectors. STA prides itself on a long and deep tradition of acting for and representing shipping industry. Throughout the years, the firm's representation of shipping clients has included major national, regional and international ship companies.

Our dedicated ship finance team cover all types of asset finance and this includes secured lending, bilateral ship finance facilities, shipbuilding and repair contracts; sale and purchase of vessels, leasing, export credit financing and asset value support. We also offer expert advice on matters involving Islamic financing structures

Each of our offices is conveniently located in prestigious areas within state of art buildings. The firm employs a significant amount of resources and technology in addition to in-house training programs, peer assessments, and training to associates and paralegals. We provide our services with the dedication and responsiveness of a boutique firm and the breadth, depth, resources and operating efficiencies of one of the largest law firms. We build teams around client needs, ensuring lean staffing, front-end planning and flexible billing where appropriate.

Contact us for more information

If you would like to obtain a copy of our capability statement for this practice area, please contact us and one of our shipping lawyers will be in touch.

 

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<![CDATA[Mergers & Acquisitions]]> Mergers and Acquisitions Our team of corporate lawyers in Dubai and offices across the Middle East, Asia, and Europe advise domestic and international companies from diverse industry sectors, private equity firms, underwriting firms, investments funds on domestic as well as cross-border transactions. Our M&A practice covers negotiated as well as contested mergers and acquisition; corporate spin-offs and restructuring, corporate governance matters, sale and purchase of assets, advising on voting rights and shareholder issues, going public transactions, efficient tax structuring, intellectual property, commercial law, contract law and litigation.   Our firm acts for and represents buyers and sellers, investors and trustees, shareholders, directors and boards, financial consultants and investment banks, broker-dealers and lenders. We structure, negotiate and conclude complex international and domestic transactions dealing with change-in-control, advice on regulatory aspects, and other methods of business restructuring for large, mid and small-cap business entities. Get in touch with our specialist team of corporate lawyers in Dubai or other offices to learn more about our experience and capabilities. 

Our industry experience covers:-

  • Aerospace and Aviation Industry
  • Banks and Financial Institutions
  • Biotech and Life Sciences
  • Construction, Real Estate, and REITs
  • Energy
  • FMCG
  • Healthcare, Hospitality, and Hotels
  • Infrastructure
  • Insurance
  • Internet, E-commerce, and Technology
  • Maritime
  • Media Lawyers in Dubai
  • Mining and Petrochemicals
  • Sports
  • Transportation and Waste Management
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