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General Guidelines to be Considered if the Court Ask Parties in Family Case to Bring Witness

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy | December 23, 2019

A fundamental requirement of being a witness is to be impartial as a person with the conflict of interest with either of the parties is not recommended to appear as a witness.

Meeting the financial requirement for a UK spouse visa as a returning spouse – Part 2

Richmond Chambers LLP | December 23, 2019

This post follows our previous post about meeting the financial requirement for a spouse visa for couples returning from overseas to live in the UK. In this follow-up post, we take a more detailed look at how the requirement can be met through the Sponsor’s employment or self-employment. The rules are both forward-looking and backward-looking.

Defamation on Social Media Platform

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy | December 17, 2019

Criminal Lawyers of Abu Dhabi have scrutinized the definition of Defamation as an illegal act committed by spreading false information about an individual which may tarnish his reputation before friends and family and if against any business it may cause serious financial loss as well.

REGULATIONS CONCERNING FINTECH COMPANIES

M&CO Legal | December 17, 2019

Fintech, in general terms, means the usage of technology for the provision of financial services. In recent years, UAE has seen a vast and rapid growth in the companies and institutions that are working towards developing and using technology, products, services etc. for the purposes of providing financial services in and outside of UAE. Considering …

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The use of experts in the UAE municipal courts: Seven things you need to know

Afridi & Angell | December 13, 2019

1. There is a high possibility that you will have to present your case to an expert: Although the appointment of experts is more likely in technical disputes (e.g. maritime disputes, construction disputes, etc.), it is increasingly common for the UAE courts to refer disputes which, on the face of it do not require expert …

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6 NOTABLE POINTS TO CONSIDER BEFORE SIGNING A CONTRACT

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy | November 26, 2019

Whether it is for employment, buying/selling or leasing a property, construction of a building or applying for financial assistance from a bank, having a legal contract in such situations are inevitable.

UPDATE ON OWNERSHIP OF COMMON PROPERTY LAW IN DUBAI

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy | November 26, 2019

As apparent from Dubai infrastructure, innumerable properties are developed to accommodate multiple proprietors within the same building owing personally occupied unit and a common area owned jointly.

Tips on new Foreign Direct Investment LAW

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy | November 26, 2019

The year 2018 was indeed a Year of Zayed along with that it was the year of perpetual growth in UAE significant laws such as Bankruptcy Law, VAT Law and the New Foreign Direct Investment Law.

NEVER IGNORE INTENTION OF PARTIES

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy | November 26, 2019

Every individual is the master of the contract he signs, and it is of the highest importance that every contract he signs should be construed in accordance with the intention of commercial parties. It is presumed that this statement of Chief Justice Erie does not expressly states or confirms with the law. Nevertheless, the freedom …

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WHY ARE ARBITRATORS NOT CRIMINALLY LIABLE?

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy | November 25, 2019

Out of danger, are they really? The article by Criminal Lawyers in Dubai will discuss the “not so much” liability of arbitrators in UAE in accordance with the recent amendment in the laws pertaining to arbitration.

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