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Fichte & Co Legal Expands Presence to Saudi Arabia, Offering Comprehensive Legal Solutions

Jasmin Fichte — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:20:40 +0000

Fichte & Co Legal is thrilled to announce a significant expansion of our services into Saudi Arabia, through a partnership with the esteemed law firm AlSuwaiket & Al Busaiyes (SB) managed by Dr. Bader AlBusaiyes. This collaboration marks a pivotal step in our mission to deliver exceptional legal services across the Middle East, complementing our …

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Everything You Need to Know about FIDIC Contract in the UAE

Fichte Legal — Mon, 27 May 2019 02:58:15 +0000

Introduction The International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC) is an international organization best known for developing standard contracts forms for the construction and engineering industry. Due to the rapid construction growth during the last 20 years and international cooperation, FIDIC contracts are commonly used on construction projects in UAE. However, peculiarities of legislation and special …

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Director Liabilities Under UAE Laws

Fichte Legal — Wed, 19 Dec 2018 05:58:50 +0000

There are various provisions under Federal Law no. 2 of 2015 on the Commercial Companies Law (“CCL”) which relate to directors’ and managers’ liabilities and duty of care. The CCL is the most referenced legislation when dealing with directors’ duties and day to day management of their companies. There is no uniform set of legislation …

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All You Need to Know About Debt Recovery Procedures in the UAE

Moaz El Mustafa — Wed, 29 Aug 2018 07:02:22 +0000

Debts can be traced back to that time before the barter system. At that time, people exchanged services and goods for other services and goods in return. But, what if there were no current services or goods to be exchanged with, and what if one party failed to supply the goods or services as promised? …

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Time-bars, time limits and deadlines for legal cases under UAE law

Alessandro Tricoli — Tue, 24 Apr 2018 08:07:54 +0000

A time-bar (or a statute of limitations as known under common law jurisdictions) is a statutory time limit for the enforcement of a civil claim through legal proceedings. As such a time-bar normally does not eliminate the claim, but it offers the other party an effective defence against its enforcement, thus it is a procedural …

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Update: Ministerial Decision for Part-Time Contract Workers in the UAE

Fichte Legal — Sun, 15 Apr 2018 10:01:07 +0000

Key Considerations for Ministerial Decision no. 31 of 2018 Concerning Developing a New Employment System Under Part-Time Contracts (“Ministerial Resolution”) The Ministerial Resolution which allows part-time work in the UAE to be conducted without the approval of an employee’s sponsor has recently been published, allowing for greater movement for workers in the UAE. The Ministerial …

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Raising Start-Up Funding in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)

Fichte Legal — Sun, 18 Feb 2018 02:59:50 +0000

Entrepreneurs in MENA, just like their counterparts in many places around the world, often face a funding gap between the seed capital they raise from friends and family at an early stage, and what banks, private investors and venture capital firms are willing to contribute at a later stage. Friends and family often sympathize with …

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7 Things You Need To Know Before You Go Freelance In The UAE

Fichte Legal — Sun, 04 Feb 2018 02:00:55 +0000

Many expats in the UAE are hesitant about going freelance despite the attractions of being your own boss. Here, we answer the key questions about freelancing. Is freelancing permitted in the UAE? Freelancing is permitted in the UAE as long as you obtain the requisite permits and approvals. What are the key permits and approvals …

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An Overview of the Appeal Process in Dubai Court

Moaz Forawi — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 09:45:51 +0000

Dubai Court was founded in the year 1970 and has come to be known as prompt and equitable in the implementation of justice. Dubai Court is an integrated unit consisting of: The Court of First Instance The Court of Appeal The Court of Cassation – the highest court in the judicial system This article will …

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UPDATE: FTA Releases List of Designated Zones

Fichte Legal — Wed, 10 Jan 2018 09:56:15 +0000

The Federal Tax Authority has issued Cabinet Decision no. 59 of 2017 on Designated Zones (“Cabinet Decision”) for the purposes of Federal Law no. 8 of 2017 on Value Added Tax (“VAT Law”). Art. 50 of the VAT Law had initially made references to designated zones, and Art. 51 of the Executive Regulations to the …

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