In a recent Supreme Court case decision, according to Article 13 of the personal status law, court of cassation applied foreign law in a divorce matter. As per Article 13, either party has a right to request to the court to apply foreign law (ie place where marriage was contracted) in their divorce matter. As […]
Marriage contracts usually take a standard format, however special conditions may be added into marriage contracts. Such special conditions can provide different rights to either of the parties, but we have seen a prevalence of conditions which focus on giving the wife additional rights. One example of these special conditions gives the wife a right […]
On 16 January 2016, the EU economic and financial sanctions in connection with the Iranian nuclear program were lifted. The International Atomic Energy Agency “IAEA” verified that Iran had fulfilled its obligations as agreed under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action “JCPOA”. The JCPOA, known commonly as ‘Iran Deal’, was reached in Vienna on 14 […]
IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Hamdan Alshamsi of Hamdan Alshamsi Lawyers & Legal Consultants. Hamdan has joined IR as our exclusive Banking & Finance Member in the UAE. With nearly a decade of successful litigation experience across the United Arab Emirates, Mr. Al Shamsi has built one of […]
En una reciente consulta se me ha preguntado acerca de la viabilidad de presentar ‘class actions’ o acciones colectivas en Emiratos Árabes Unidos (EAU). La consulta se infería de una petición de búsqueda de perjudicados por las acusaciones de fraude y administración desleal por los administradores de una empresa radicada en Dubai que habilitaba la […]
The dissolution of a marriage is a legal act that may not coincide with the emotional tearing asunder. Divorce is typically a painful process for all concerned. While it can take adults time to regain psychological equilibrium, there is also a threat to be involved in a court proceeding claiming for compensation for children’s maintenance […]
Know your Rights: 5 laws that expats should know in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. 1. The consumption of illegal drugs in the UAE is a criminal offence, punishable by possible imprisonment or deportation. Drugs that are legal in your home country may not necessarily be legal in the UAE, this could include drugs that you […]
What law governs The main source of law in the UAE is Sharia in which all laws are formulated and based on. It is considered a public order. The governing law for succession in the country is UAE Federal Law No. 5 of 1985 or the Civil Transactions Code which states in Article 17 (1) […]
Ras Al Khaimah Free Trade Zone (RAK FTZ) is a free zone based in RAK and was established in 2001. The free zone has over 5,000 companies as its members cover various fields and economic activities. Why set up in this free zone? It is seen as a cost-effective, hassle-free and secure option for setting […]
Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLTFZ) is a 200-hectare, mixed-use waterfront development which offers commercial, residential and retail property for sale and lease. The Freezone was established in 2002 and now has over 3,800 registered members including both commodities and other businesses. Why set up in this Freezone? With its streamlined processes, dependable customer support, industry clustering, […]
Dubai Airport Freezone (DAFZA) is one of the region’s fastest growing Freezones. Established in 1996, DAFZA is home to over 1,450 companies, covering a range of key industry sectors, including aviation, freight & logistics, IT & telecommunications, pharmaceuticals and so forth. Why set up in this Freezone?Many of the world’s most recognized brands have positioned […]
La respuesta es positiva si el agente o distribuidor en Emiratos Árabes Unidos (‘EAU’) es un nacional del país o una empresa propiedad de nacionales de EAU. De no ser propiedad de nacionales de EAU, las partes tienen mayor libertad para contratar los términos de su relación y la parte distribuidora no obtendrá la protección […]