Hadef & Partners

13
Jan
2020
Damages for Personal Injury in Dubai (Part II)
In Part II, Rami Obeid, Senior Associate in the Dispute Resolution team concludes his review of the way the Dubai Courts have treated Personal Injury claims and the awards that have been made in a number of cases.
Rami Obeid
18
Dec
2019
Legislative Insight on the UAE Residence Permit Law
In this article, originally commissioned by Lexis Nexis Middle East, Shaikha Juma, Advocate in the Employment team, provides a detailed legislative insight on the UAE Residence Permit Law.
The Employment team
15
Dec
2019
UAE Personal Insolvency Law
In this article, James Farn , Head of Banking & Finance, Abu Dhabi discusses the new UAE Personal Insolvency Law.
James Farn
18
Nov
2019
Onshore or Offshore
Bilal Snaineh, Senior Legal Consultant, considers whether the new Foreign Direct Investment Law has changed the position for those considering whether to establish their business onshore in the UAE or offshore in a freezone.
Bilal Snaineh
18
Nov
2019
Anti-Corruption Legislation – Continued Growth in the UAE Penal Code
Walid Azzam, Partner and Mohammed Abbas, Associate in the Dispute Resolution team provide an update on the 2018 amendments to the UAE’s Penal Code.
Walid Azzam and Mohammed Abbas
13
Nov
2019
Real Estate update - Dubai
The real estate sector has been especially busy in the last quarter, with the release of four new Dubai laws. Find out more in this article.
Michael Lunjevich Ashraf Sayed and Jessica Lambert
16
Oct
2019
Dubai’s Jointly Owned Property Regime Overhauled
Jointly Owned Real Estate in the Emirate of Dubai (the JOP Law) has arrived and will be in force from 18 November 2019.
Michael Lunjevich Ashraf Sayed and Jessica Lambert
23
Sep
2019
Are you ready? The new DIFC Employment Law and the end to End of Service Gratuity in the DIFC
In this article, Rachel Hill, Head of Employment, summarises the steps DIFC employers need to take in light of the New Law.
Rachel Hill
22
Sep
2019
Hadef in the Courts: A significant win in the DIFC Courts
The Employment team at Hadef & Partners recently secured a significant win in the DIFC Courts, for our client, a bank.
Rachel Hill
18
Aug
2019
Recent changes to data privacy affecting the UAE
In this article, we discuss the “Internet of Things Framework” and the new E-Privacy Rules.
Hadef & Partners, Sector Groups
18
Aug
2019
VPN and VOIP
In this article, we discuss VPNs and VOIPs and their legality in the UAE.
Hadef & Partners, Sector Groups
18
Aug
2019
Top four things to look out for in an NDA
In this article, we set out the top four things to consider and look out for in your NDAS.
Hadef & Partners, Sector Groups
18
Aug
2019
Creating a Fruitful Contractual Relationship
In this article, we look at ways to create a fruitful contractual relationship.
Hadef & Partners, Sector Groups
18
Aug
2019
Limiting liability under contract
In this article, we look at ways to limit your liability under contract in the UAE.
Hadef & Partners, Sector Groups
18
Aug
2019
Enforcement of IP rights: the value of registration
In this article, we highlight the importance of registration of IP rights in the context of enforcement.
Hadef & Partners, Sector Groups
10
Jul
2019
Guide to Joint Ventures – Case study
To complement our Guide to Joint Ventures, we have produced a useful case study which provides a detailed example of how we structured a recent joint venture for a foreign client, which illustrates our structuring expertise.
Hadef & Partners, Sector Groups
09
Jul
2019
Guide to Joint Ventures – Enabling parties to establish joint ventures with confidence
At Hadef & Partners, our “Guide to Joint Ventures” initiative is aimed at helping parties to structure their joint venture arrangements in the UAE in a manner which best protects their interests.
Hadef & Partners, Sector Groups
08
Jul
2019
A Comprehensive Discussion on Arbitration in the UAE
The UAE’s Arbitration Law has now been in force for just over one year in the UAE and in this article, originally commissioned by LexisNexis, Maria Lezala, Zarghona Fazal and Sara Berger provide a comprehensive discussion on Arbitration in the UAE.
Zarghona Fazal, Maria Lezala and Sara Berger
08
Jul
2019
Side Agreements in light of the FDI Law
The Foreign Direct Investment Law came into force on 23 September 2018 and in this article, Bilal Snaineh, Senior Legal Consultant, discusses the future of side agreements in light of this Law.
Bilal Snaineh
07
Jul
2019
Netting – A detailed analysis
In this article, originally commissioned by the International Bar Association, James Farn, Partner and Head of Banking & Finance, Abu Dhabi discusses the Netting Law in more detail.
James Farn
07
Jul
2019
Hadef in the Courts: The merits of challenging an expert report
Abdulrahman Juma, Deputy Managing Partner, Head of Dispute Resolution, Rachel Hill, Head of Employment along with Rami Omar, Senior Associate in the Dispute Resolution team were recently successful in a complex labour dispute before the Dubai Court of Cassation. The case related to a bonus claim raised against our client by an ex-employee.
Abdulrahman Juma, Rachel Hill and Rami Omar
07
Jul
2019
Hadef in the Courts: The concept of novation of a debt
Salih Ahnaish, Partner, Head of the Dispute Resolution Department in Abu Dhabi, was recently successful in acting for a bank (the Lender) in a ground breaking and complex case worth approximately AED 420 million and concerning, amongst other issues, the concept of novation of a debt, which is relatively untested before the UAE courts.
Salih Ahnaish
07
Jul
2019
One Licence for all Dubai Free Zones
In this article, Patrick Tweedale and Sara Berger discuss the recent announcement by the Dubai Free Zones Council of its ‘One Free Zone Passport Initiative’ which will allow companies to operate in multiple free zones under one single licence.
Patrick Tweedale and Sara Berger
04
Jul
2019
FDI Update – Activities included on the Positive List
Following our update yesterday that the UAE Cabinet had issued a Cabinet Resolution (Resolution) specifying a total of 122 economic activities across 13 sectors which will benefit from up to 100% foreign ownership, we now have a copy of the positive list (Positive List). The Positive List sets out the 122 economic activities which were recommended by the FDI Committee at the Ministry of Economy and then raised with the UAE Cabinet for approval.
Bilal Snaineh
03
Jul
2019
UAE Cabinet issues a Resolution specifying the economic activities eligible for up to 100% foreign ownership
The Foreign Direct Investment Law (Federal Law No.19 of 2018) provided a list of 13 economic sectors which were excluded from being 100% available for foreign investors
Bilal Snaineh
02
Jul
2019
The most significant changes DIFC employers need to know about the new DIFC Employment Law No. 2 of 2019
In this article, Rachel Hill, Head of Employment provides insight into the new Law and highlights some of the significant changes that DIFC employers need to know about.
Rachel Hill
02
Jul
2019
Ministry of Health update – Invoicing local distributors
In our previous Health & Pharma Sector Email, we considered the duties of a Scientific Office and the general differences between setting up a Scientific Office in ‘onshore’ Dubai versus a Dubai free zone...
Hadef & Partners, Sector Groups
01
Jul
2019
De-registration of an agency agreement
In this article, we discuss a case in which we successfully argued on behalf of our client that an agency agreement should be de-registered.
Hadef & Partners, Sector Groups
30
Jun
2019
The key aspects of the proposed ‘Prescribed Company Regulations 2019’
This article provides a high level summary of the proposed Prescribed Company Regulations and the flexibility of a Prescribed Company.
Hadef & Partners, Sector Groups
30
Jun
2019
DIFC Ultimate Beneficial Ownership Regulations
In this article, we provide an overview of the various obligations under the new DIFC Ultimate Beneficial Ownership Regulations.
Hadef & Partners, Sector Groups
30
Jun
2019
Expo 2020 - The Construction stage is set
In this article, we highlight the potential issues that can arise from a construction perspective and how these issues can be mitigated if contracts are carefully prepared by local construction lawyers with experience of the market, as well as with the Expo 2020 project.
Hadef & Partners, Sector Groups
13
Jun
2019
New DIFC Employment Law introduced
Rachel Hill, Head of Employment and Aisha Khokhar, Senior Associate in the Dubai Employment team discuss the long-awaited new DIFC Employment Law.
Rachel Hill and Aisha Khokhar
10
Apr
2018
The DIFC Pension Trap – don’t get caught out!
The Employment Team sets out what DIFC companies must do to correctly enrol their UAE and GCC employees into the applicable pension scheme.
The Employment Team
21
Dec
2017
VAT Regulations – Part 2: Recoverability of Input Tax and Practical Accounting Issues
Following on from Part 1 of this discussion James Farn discusses whether all or part of the input tax is recoverable by the buyer.
James Farn
10
Dec
2017
VAT Regulations – Part 1: Input and Output Tax and the importance of the audit trail
James Farn, Head of Banking & Finance, Abu Dhabi considers available mechanisms that allow the offsetting of input tax against output tax.
James Farn
28
Nov
2017
Will there be changes to the UAE’s foreign ownership rules in 2018?
Following the recent announcement by the UAE’s federal Ministry of Economy (“MOE”) regarding a possible new Investment Law in early 2018, steps are already being taken to ensure consistency with the UAE’s existing laws, applicable to ‘onshore’ UAE companies.
Patrick Tweedale
22
Oct
2017
VAT - potential considerations for the Construction Industry
Anthony Edwards, Partner in the Engineering & Construction practice, highlights concerns the Construction Industry may have with the imminent introduction of VAT, in relation to contracts in place prior to 1 January 2018.
Anthony Edwards
02
Jul
2017
Hadef in the Courts - A New Approach on Authority to Bind Companies to Arbitration in the UAE?
Khalid El Derderi, Senior Associate in the Dispute Resolution team, discuss the potential implications of a recent Court of Cassation case.
Khalid El Derderi
04
May
2017
An overview of Third Party Funding
Michael Dunmore, Associate in the Dispute Resolution team, sets out the definition of third party funding and its impact.
Michael Dunmore
04
May
2017
A brief look at the Dubai initiative for the new one day misdemeanor court and New Dubai Law No. 1 of 2017 for Criminal Orders [judgments]
Walid Azzam, Partner, assess the new initiative for one day court proceedings and the ability of Public Prosecutors to issue “Criminal orders” [judgments].
Walid Azzam
04
May
2017
Proposed Amendments to the licensing and administration of the Wealth Management industry in the DIFC
The Corporate Team, discusses the wealth management Working Group’s recommendations to change the way the Wealth Management industry is administered in the DIFC.
The Corporate Team
02
May
2017
DIFC Moves to Allow Free Zone Companies Do Business ‘Onshore’
Patrick Tweedale, Partner, discussed the ground-breaking move this week of the DIFC and the DED have jointly signed a Memorandum of Understanding...
Patrick Tweedale
11
Apr
2017
How will VAT impact the UAE Real Estate sector?
Ashraf Sayed, Partner discusses how the Real Estate sector will be affected by the introduction of VAT.
Ashraf Sayed
03
Apr
2017
Dubai Mandatory Health Insurance Scheme Enters Final Phase
All employers in the Emirate of Dubai, including its free zones, will be required to have obtained adequate health insurance coverage for their employees
Hadef & Partners, Sector Groups
29
Mar
2017
VAT Law - Analysis of VAT implications on corporate group structures
It has been well noted that the implementation of VAT in the UAE is likely to impact every stage of the supply chain. There are a number of matters
Hadef & Partners, Sector Groups
29
Mar
2017
Insurance Update
For many participants in the UAE insurance sector, the UAE market continues to represent a medium-term growth prospect notwithstanding the
Hadef & Partners, Sector Groups

Article

13

Jan

2020

Damages for Personal Injury in Dubai (Part II)

Rami Obeid

18

Dec

2019

Legislative Insight on the UAE Residence Permit Law

The Employment team

15

Dec

2019

UAE Personal Insolvency Law

James Farn

18

Nov

2019

Onshore or Offshore

Bilal Snaineh

18

Nov

2019

Anti-Corruption Legislation – Continued Growth in the UAE Penal Code

Walid Azzam and Mohammed Abbas

13

Nov

2019

Real Estate update - Dubai

Michael Lunjevich Ashraf Sayed and Jessica Lambert

16

Oct

2019

Dubai’s Jointly Owned Property Regime Overhauled

Michael Lunjevich Ashraf Sayed and Jessica Lambert

23

Sep

2019

Are you ready? The new DIFC Employment Law and the end to End of Service Gratuity in the DIFC

Rachel Hill

22

Sep

2019

Hadef in the Courts: A significant win in the DIFC Courts

Rachel Hill

18

Aug

2019

Recent changes to data privacy affecting the UAE

Hadef & Partners, Sector Groups

18

Aug

2019

VPN and VOIP

Hadef & Partners, Sector Groups

18

Aug

2019

Top four things to look out for in an NDA

Hadef & Partners, Sector Groups

18

Aug

2019

Creating a Fruitful Contractual Relationship

Hadef & Partners, Sector Groups

18

Aug

2019

Limiting liability under contract

Hadef & Partners, Sector Groups

18

Aug

2019

Enforcement of IP rights: the value of registration

Hadef & Partners, Sector Groups

10

Jul

2019

Guide to Joint Ventures – Case study