A tailored curriculum focused on actionable know-how and expert speakers. A good relationship between the franchisor and franchisee is critical for the success of both parties. Since franchising establishes a business relationship for years, the foundation must be carefully built by having a clear understanding of the franchise program. Unfortunately, understanding the legal language of…
A new chapter for thousands of visa violators in the UAE The UAE government introduced the amnesty program which allows illegal residents in the United Arab Emirates (“UAE”) to regularize their status or leave the country without facing fines or legal ramifications. This program’s moto is “Protect Yourself by Modifying Your Status” and will run…
The UAE Trademark Department has issued an administrative decision to restrict the amending of trademark applications at the prosecution stage. In addition, the Dubai Economic Development Department has released a seasonal report to demonstrate their proactive approach to online enforcement, the removal of violating social media accounts and the advanced protection of trademark rights. Trademark…
With the success of the first UAE Mock Trial, BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem & Associates LLP is pleased to host the second Mock Trial in partnership with LexisNexis, the DIFC Academy of Law and the ACC on Wednesday, the 27th June 2018 at the DIFC courts. The event is targeted at legal professionals that are not…
Transcript from gulfnews.com The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry hosted a workshop today which helped familiarise businesses and professionals with essential, legal and practical aspects of the recently introduced value-added tax (VAT). The workshop, entitled “The Essentials of VAT”, was held at the Chamber’s headquarters in Deira and organized in cooperation with BSA Ahmad…
By Tyne Hugo The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has recently implemented a decision, signed by Naser Bin Thani Al Hameli, the Minister of Human Resource and Emiratisation, permitting skilled workers to partake in multiple employer contracts with two or more different employers. The decision applies to both Emiratis and expatriates alike.…
The National Media Council (“NMC”) has today issued new regulations with the aim of providing clear guidelines for the publishing of all types of electronic media. While the NMC is responsible to oversee all applicable regulations in the media industry, there has not been any body of law addressing how information can or should be…
The ‘Legal Clinic’ organised by BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem & Associates LLP (BSA) in collaboration with the Dubai Land Department (DLD) has witnessed great success, attracting many customers seeking free legal advice. Members of the public, many of whom were struggling with legal issues but lacked the means to seek legal advice, benefited significantly…
Rima Mrad, Partner based in our DIFC office, was invited to attend the LexisNexis legal mission in Paris for GCC-national women lawyers in September this year. One of the aims of the 4-day mission was to allow participants to become more familiar with the French legal system and the French legal professions. The GCC countries are…
Click here to view the article online. Published: November 2017 Source: Middle East Insurance Review Title: UAE Fire premiums to rise
BSA will be attending the Oman Business Law Forum in Muscat, with Abdulaziz Alrashdi presenting on the IP law in Oman and Nasser Al Riyami will be on the panel discussion of ‘What’s in the pipeline? Special focus on Capital Market Authority & Corporate Law’. Registration is now open. Click on the link for free…
John Peacock, Senior Associate at BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem & Associates LLP and Kelvin Tayfield, Managing Director of The VAT Services Group held a comprehensive seminar on Gearing up for VAT on May 9th at the InterContinental Dubai Marina. The implementation of VAT is no longer just a buzz – it is a reality from the 1st of…