Courses

This course provides a comprehensive study of attachment (seizure) procedures under the UAE Code of Civil Procedure, exploring its significance in securing claims and enforcing judgments.

The course examines the legal framework governing both precautionary and executive attachment, emphasizing the conditions, processes, and implications of these measures.

This course delves into the concept of liquidated damages, a critical aspect of contract law in the UAE.

Participants will explore the legal framework governing liquidated damages, including relevant provisions in the UAE Code of Civil Transactions and recent judicial precedents.

The course emphasizes the practical and theoretical aspects of drafting, negotiating and interpreting liquidated damages clauses in various sectors including construction and commercial contracts.

The professions of law and legal consultancy are professions that require a high commitment to ethical and professional standards. To ensure that these two professions operate in accordance with legal and ethical controls, the Professional Conduct Committee for Lawyers and Legal Consultants in the Emirate of Dubai was formed pursuant to Administrative Resolution No. (112) of 2017 regarding the Professional Conduct Committee for Lawyers and Legal Consultants and its amendments, and was reconstituted pursuant to Administrative Resolution No. (54) of 2022 regarding the Disciplinary Accountability System for Lawyers and Legal Consultants in the Emirate of Dubai. The Lawyers and Legal Consultants Violations Committee was also formed in the Emirate of Dubai pursuant to Administrative Resolution No. (55) of 2022. These two committees play an important role as they aim to provide a fair and transparent mechanism for dealing with professional and behavioral violations issued by violating lawyers and legal consultants. This course focuses on the ethics of the legal profession and legal advice, the rules of professional conduct that must be adhered to by lawyers and legal advisors, and the consequences of violating them, including disciplinary accountability and professional and behavioral responsibility.

This course offers an in-depth understanding of Immigration Law in the United Arab Emirates, with a focus on the legal frameworks governing the movement of individuals across borders.

The course will cover the following topics:

– Provisions of nationality in UAE law according to Nationality Law No. 17 of 1972, as amended by Law No. 10 of 1975 and Federal Decree-Law No. 16 of 2017 and according to the Executive Regulations, as amended in 2021. Specifically:
– Methods of acquiring nationality by operation of law, through descent, or naturalization, particularly in light of the recent amendment to the Executive Regulations of the Federal Law on Nationality and Passports issued in January 2021, which allows granting UAE nationality to certain categories of foreigners and their family members based on a set of conditions and criteria.
– Cases that lead to the loss of UAE nationality.

– The status of foreigners in light of Federal Decree-Law No. 29 of 2021 regarding the entry and residence of foreigners in the UAE, and Cabinet Decision No. 65 of 2022 issuing the executive regulations of the aforementioned decree.
The course will cover in particular:
– Conditions for foreigners’ entry into the country and their obligations.
– Conditions for granting visas to foreigners and their types.
– Foreigners’ residence permits and their types.
– The Golden Visa.
– Deportation and expulsion of foreigners.
– Penalties for violations.

The UAE has established itself as a regional leader in developing a robust information technology and internet infrastructure, responding to the growing demand for e-commerce and digital payments.
As online commerce continues its rapid expansion in the country, understanding the legal framework surrounding consumer protection in electronic transactions is crucial for both businesses and legal professionals.
This course is designed at the intersection of consumer protection law and digital commerce, equipping participants with the tools and knowledge needed to ensure compliance with the latest regulations. It offers a thorough understanding of consumer rights and the business obligations in the ever-evolving digital landscape.
Participants will explore the recently enacted legislations which aim at safeguarding consumer rights in general, with a particular focus on electronic transactions.
These include:

– The Federal Law No. 15 of 2020 on Consumer Protection, as amended by Law No. 5 of 2023, in addition to Cabinet Resolution No. 66 of 2023, which issued the executive regulations for the Consumer Protection Law effective from October 2023.

– Federal Decree-Law No. 14 of 2023 on Commerce through Modern Technology (E-Commerce Law) which came into effect in September 2023, governing consumer rights in e-commerce transactions.

This course will discuss:

1. The Value of Executive Thought Leadership
2. Privacy & settings
3. Build your Professional Brand
4. Publishing
5. Best Practices

The principles of personal honour, reputation, and ’standing’ in the community have been a cornerstone of social structures across the world, both current and historical. Equally, notions of freedom of expression, freedom of speech, and the right to comment are concepts that can come into conflict with these principles. In an increasingly digital world, and where the ability to immediately reach a national, regional or international audience can potentially cause unintended or intended harm to the reputation of others, an understanding of defamation is critical to our professional and personal interactions with others.

The aim of this course is to:

• Provide an awareness of the principles of defamation
• Apply knowledge and understanding of defamation law in professional practice
• Undertake a comparative analysis of corresponding principles in the UAE with other jurisdictions (USA and UK).
• Consider the effect of ‘new media’ and technological developments in relation to defamation.
• Explore the assertion of rights under a claim of defamation and potential defences.
• Consider risk mitigation strategies in relation to potential defamatory content.

The primary topic areas in the course will be:

• Freedom of expression
• Defamation overview
• Types of Defamatory Content and Material
• The interaction of defamation with AI and social media
• Technological Impact on Jurisdiction and Choice of Law
• Defamation in a workplace context
• Litigation aspects of defamation
• Risk management and mitigation

Before enactment of the first Bankruptcy Law in 2016, traders and distressed companies had to settle financial disputes amicably (which was very difficult) or through legal procedures that were destructive to the business or the value of its assets. The new Bankruptcy Law has substantially changed the context and marked a paradigm shift. The new law provides mechanisms for traders and companies to seek and take appropriate solutions for the financial crises which they face, with key procedures including preventive settlement, restructuring, and insolvency.

The UAE Bankruptcy Law, Practice and Trends – a Masterclass will provide an overview of developments of the UAE bankruptcy regime and the most recent changes to the regulatory framework as well as the, sometimes complex, considerations arising in bankruptcy proceedings in the UAE. The course will explore the range of options available in disputes from the perspective of both creditors and debtors and will set out the most recent judicial trends and landmark judgements in the light of an increasing body of precedents in the Courts of the UAE. It will be practical in nature, featuring a particular focus on the procedural and substantive considerations that arise under Bankruptcy Law, assess the risks which legal counsel must be aware of, and highlight areas where there remains ambiguity as to the extent that the previous Bankruptcy Laws remain applicable.

The course will also feature a podcast covering theoretical aspects of the Bankruptcy Law and expectations regarding developments for the coming years.

The course will provide a review of relevant substantive civil and criminal laws, focusing on key principles and regulations. Participants will also examine the procedural aspects of civil and criminal procedure laws.
The course will include case studies of both criminal and civil proceedings, incorporating typical documentation from the Court of First Instance, Court of Appeal, and Cassation Court. Additionally, the civil proceedings case study will include documentation from the Execution Court.
To conclude, participants will complete a quiz and review the course objectives to reinforce their understanding of the material.

The course will provide a review of typical insurance policy terms, including schedules, insuring clauses, exclusion clauses, law and jurisdiction clauses, endorsements, and general conditions. Participants will gain an understanding of the role of Sanadak and the dispute committee, as well as common areas of conflict between insured parties and insurers.

The course will also include two case studies of insurance coverage disputes to provide practical insights. Finally, participants will complete a quiz and review the course objectives to consolidate their understanding of the material.