Category: Current Awareness

  • Dubai Court Ruling on Non-Registered Distribution Agreement

    Dubai Court Ruling on Non-Registered Distribution Agreement

    Dubai Court Ruling on Non-Registered Distribution Agreement: No automatic renewal of a limited-term Distribution Agreement by the continuation of Trade No compensation for non-renewal/termination of a Distribution Agreement Azhari Legal Consultancy successfully defended its client, a German manufacturer (the “Client”), in a lawsuit against a UAE authorized distributor (the “Distributor”) seeking compensation for the termination…

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  • Azhari Legal Consultancy representing Claimant in a USD 17 million ICC Arbitration Case

    Azhari Legal Consultancy representing Claimant in a USD 17 million ICC Arbitration Case

    Azhari Legal Consultancy (“ALC”) is currently representing a significant client, a foreign engineering and architecture company, in an International Chamber of Commerce (“ICC”) Arbitration case in Dubai. In this case, ALC team of attorneys and professional staff is offering its breadth of experience and knowledge to arbitrate a dispute in connection with one of the…

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  • Nima Michael Moshggoo, Esq., Presentation on Protection and Financial Planning in UAE

    Nima Michael Moshggoo, Esq., Presentation on Protection and Financial Planning in UAE

    On November 14, 2016, Nima Michael Moshggoo, Esq., attorney-at-law from Azhari Legal Consultancy, held a presentation as part of a seminar in respect of financial planning in the UAE. Titled “Protection and Financial Planning in UAE,” the talk focused on what expatriates in the UAE can do to properly manage their finances and protect their…

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  • Franchising in the UAE

    Franchising in the UAE

    1. Introduction The UAE has witnessed a rising number of franchise models over the last years. In particular, numerous international and national brands are recognizing the significance of the model and expanding their business to the UAE and other GCC Countries. But also small and mid-size companies are exploring franchise opportunities in Dubai and the…

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  • New DIFC-LCIA Arbitration Rules came into effect as of October 1, 2016

    New DIFC-LCIA Arbitration Rules came into effect as of October 1, 2016

    The DIFC-LCIA Arbitration Rules have been slightly amended with effective date of October 1, 2016. In a nutshell, the new DIFC-LCIA Arbitration Rules have incorporated provisions regarding the access to emergency arbitrator (see Article 9B); provision for multi–party disputes (see Articles 1.5 and 2.5); measures to increase efficiency and avoid delays in proceedings (see Articles 9C, 10 and…

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  • Post Termination Restrictions of a Departing Employee

    Post Termination Restrictions of a Departing Employee

    An important means for Employers to protect their business, confidential information and secrets from departing employees is the arrangement of so-called post termination restriction clauses. Article 127 of the Labour Code of the UAE provides that an employer may agree on a post-contractual non-competition clause with an employee who, due to their employment with the…

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  • Court of Cassation Rejects the Recognition of a California Judgment – DIFC Courts as “Conduit” Jurisdiction

    Court of Cassation Rejects the Recognition of a California Judgment – DIFC Courts as “Conduit” Jurisdiction

    Azhari Legal Consultancy defended successfully the recognition and enforcement of a judgment issued by a California District Court. The judgment of the Dubai Court of Cassation rejecting the recognition and execution of the US-judgment is not a “milestone” judgment. It rather confirms the traditional case law related to the recognition and execution of foreign judgment…

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  • The Apple Ruling

    The Apple Ruling

    The Untimely Death of “Double-Irish Dutch sandwich”? The ruling of the EU-Commission by which Apple Inc. (“Apple”) was compelled to pay EUR 13 billion is without exaggeration a historical decision. There have been several comments and reactions on the EU-Ruling. Some comments suggest the end of the “Irish Double” and see international tax optimization structures…

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  • Judicial Tribunal for the Dubai Courts and the DIFC Courts

    Judicial Tribunal for the Dubai Courts and the DIFC Courts

    On June 9, 2016, H.H. The Ruler of Dubai issued Decree 19/2016 (the “Decree”) to establish the ‘Judicial Tribunal for the Dubai Courts and the DIFC Courts.’ Given the uncertainties as to how DIFC Courts and Dubai Courts should have jurisdiction, the Decree could become an important development in Dubai’s legal system. The intentions of the Decree are…

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  • Merger and Acquisition

    Merger and Acquisition

    Mergers & Acquisition Due to the positive economic development and the fact that no taxes are levied there, the UAE are an interesting business location. Some foreign companies decide to enter the local market through the acquisition of already existing companies. By this means, the foreign company saves time and money for the market launch and the gaining…

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