A Q&A guide to arbitration law and practice in the United Arab Emirates.
The country-specific Q&A guide provides a structured overview of the key practical issues concerning arbitration in this jurisdiction, including any mandatory provisions and default rules applicable under local law, confidentiality, local courts’ willingness to assist arbitration, enforcement of awards and the available remedies, both final and interim.
This handbook addresses the concerns related to the arrests of vessels in the United Arab Emirates. This concerns matters locally, regionally and internationally. Some topics discussed include; the competence of courts or other authorities, applicable international conventions, immunity of state-owned vessels, types of claims for which an arrest or attachment may be requested along with many others.
This article, published by Lexis Nexis, discusses the impact of extreme weather conditions on contracting parties and where the burden will fall under UAE law.
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The Q&A gives a high-level overview of real estate investment structures; restrictions on foreign ownership; title; tenure; sale of real estate; real estate tax; real estate finance; leases; and planning law in the United Arab Emirates.
This Q&A is part of the global guide to corporate real estate law.
This article, published by the Oath, discusses the impact of the extreme weather conditions on parties in a contract and considers where the burden will fall under UAE law.
A Guide to Terminating Senior Executives Around the Globe
This guide, spearheaded by Shoosmiths LLP in partnership with law firms around the globe (including Afridi & Angell for the UAE) outlines the key aspects to consider when it comes to successfully transitioning senior employees or executives out of businesses in countries around the world.
Participating jurisdictions include the UK, Australia, Austria, Belgium, California (USA), Denmark, Finland, France, Ghana, Hong Kong, Italy, Ireland, Japan, Kenya, Latvia, Luxembourg, Mauritius, Namibia, Norway, Poland, Rwanda, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, The Netherlands, and the United Arab Emirates.
A Q&A guide to IT and social media policies in the United Arab Emirates.
The guide provides an overview of all the key issues to consider when putting in place IT and social media policies in the UAE, some practical guidance for drafting and reviewing the policies.
It also considers the restrictions that an employer can place on employees in respect of their personal use and also any limitations on the employer’s ability to monitor their employees.
In arbitration, distinguishing between jurisdiction and admissibility can be complex. A recent Dubai Court of Cassation ruling clarified that contractual pre-conditions affect admissibility, not jurisdiction. This distinction is crucial, impacting both arbitration proceedings and the reviewability of awards, and signals a more arbitration-friendly approach in the UAE.
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A Q&A guide to private equity law in the United Arab Emirates.
The Q&A gives a high level overview of the key practical issues including the level of activity and recent trends in the market; investment incentives for institutional and private investors; the mechanics involved in establishing a private equity fund; equity and debt finance issues in a private equity transaction; issues surrounding buyouts and the relationship between the portfolio company’s managers and the private equity funds; management incentives; and exit routes from investments. Details on national private equity and venture capital associations are also included.
A multi-jurisdictional guide which covers the prevailing conditions in the global restructuring market. This edition seeks to highlight some of the most significant legal and commercial developments and trends during this period.
