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The draft UAE Commercial Companies Law: an analysis of the comparative changes
The proposed UAE Federal Law on Commercial Companies aims to improve the business landscape in the UAE and potentially boosting the economy. This article highlights some of the main changes in terms of how they will impact companies seeking to carry out or already carrying out business in the UAE.
Law Firm: Habib Al Mulla & Company | Published: 16 April 2012 | Practice Area: Corporate Governance
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UAE labour law and end of service gratuity - time for a change?
Upon termination of an employment relationship in the UAE, every employee is entitled to receive end of service gratuity. However, as this briefing details, there are a number of concerns with regards to the current legislation governing the payment of termination gratuity.
Law Firm: Habib Al Mulla & Company | Published: 02 April 2012 | Practice Area: Contract of Employment and Statutory rights
The UAE's new part-time work permit - much ado about nothing?
This article looks at the practical implications of a new Cabinet Resolution on employment in the private secotr by analysing the provisions governing the issuance of part-time work permits and how they might actually fail to achieve the objectives and advantages expected from part-time work.
Law Firm: Habib Al Mulla & Company | Published: 09 March 2012 | Practice Area: Contract of Employment and Statutory rights
Corporate Counsel Middle East Awards 2012 - don't miss the deadline
The very first Corporate Counsel Middle East awards ceremony takes place in Dubai on 17th May 2012. Hosted by Legal Week and the Middle East Corporate Counsel Group, the event takes place in the lavish Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi. The deadline for entrants to register is Thursday 15th March.
Law Firm: Legal Week Events | Published: 09 March 2012 | Practice Area: Corporate Governance
After the fall: rebuilding Libya's legal framework
Since the overthrow of Gaddafi last spring, Libya has been in a transition period. The legacy of 42 years of Gaddafi rule will not be resolved overnight, but the enormous potential is still there. Hogan Lovells describe the political and economic factors that go into rebuilding a legal framework.
Law Firm: Hogan Lovells | Published: 05 March 2012 | Practice Area: Central Government
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Doing business in the UAE - how to choose the right company structure
International companies intending to establish a legal presence in the UAE must tackle a number of important issues. One of the most important is establishing a clear understanding of the nature of the business they intend to undertake in the UAE. Eversheds explores the options available.
Law Firm: Eversheds | Published: 02 March 2012 | Practice Area: Corporate Governance
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Under lock and key: non-compete clauses under UAE employment law
One of the most debated issues in an employment agreement is the legality of restrictive covenant provisions, such as a non-compete clause. In this briefing, Habib Al Mulla examines non-compete clauses taking into consideration the factual background specific to each employment agreement.
Law Firm: Habib Al Mulla & Company | Published: 16 February 2012 | Practice Area: Contract of Employment and Statutory rights
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Labour bans in the UAE - the need for a balanced approach
Recent revisions to UAE labour laws were welcomed by the expatriate workforce. In this briefing, Habib Al Mulla's Faizal Latheef provides an overview of the 2010 amendments to the Labour Law, the recent clarifications and the impact on existing bans.
Law Firm: Habib Al Mulla & Company | Published: 10 January 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Enforcement
Developing safe and peaceful nuclear energy in the UAE: a model for GCC countries
The UAE has committed to constructing its very first nuclear power plant. This briefing covers the main framework developed to support the new nuclear industry in the UAE, including the creation of a regulatory body, collaboration with international entities and newly-introduced nuclear laws.
Law Firm: Habib Al Mulla & Company | Published: 03 January 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Enforcement
Shareholders’ agreements in the UAE - an overview
Shareholders' agreements are extremely common in the UAE and have been for some time. This is due in part to a long-standing requirement under the Commercial Companies Law of the UAE. Habib Al Mulla & Company takes a detailed look at how shareholders' agreements are carried out in the UAE.
Law Firm: Habib Al Mulla & Company | Published: 19 December 2011 | Practice Area: Corporate Governance
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