Robert Mitchley

The Emirates News Agency recently announced the official establishment of the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) in the United Arab Emirates as a federal authority to introduce a world-leading...

The following article, written and published by ESG Mena features comments on greenwashing by BSA senior associate Robert Mitchley.  As companies worldwide trumpet their ESG credentials and pledge net zero, many...

A family-owned business maybe be the oldest form of business organization in human history. In the GCC, the business environment has developed exponentially to the extent that there are large...

As blockchain and cryptocurrency regulations in the region begin to grow, numerous start-ups are showing interest, along with major financial institutions seeking to develop this innovation across the region.The concept...

Six years ago, the United Nations put together a universal call to action to end poverty and protect the planet. This was in the form of the Sustainable Development Goals...

The recent emergence and rapid spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus has resulted in unprecedented disruptions to virtually all aspects of global and locally based commerce, as well as almost...

In the interests of simplicity and efficiency, two new DIFC laws have changed the regulatory requirements for DIFC companies and registered persons as Robert Mitchley, Associate at BSA Ahmad Bin...

Introduction Real property development in the United Arab Emirates (“UAE”) is often undertaken on a joint venture basis. The reasons are not dissimilar to other jurisdictions, and include the sharing...

The Real Estate Law Master Class is a collaboration between DIFC AOL, LexisNexis and BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem & Associates LLP. This Real Estate Law Course brings to life the...

Overview The general principles, which govern the maintenance obligations of a landlord and tenant in the UAE, are set out in Federal Law No. 5/1985 referring to the Civil Code,...

What legal avenues do owners have when their complaints are not addressed? Published in Gulf News on March 7, 2018 By Robert Mitchley, Senior Associate   Unit owners in a...

Dubai Law 19 of 2017, amends Article 11 of Law 13 of 2008, (which was previously amended by Law No 9 of 2009), will affect those purchasers who, having purchased...

As is evident from its skyline, many property units in Dubai are part of a tower development having multiple owners. Villas too are often part of a cluster of real...

When your tenancy contract is nearing renewal and you begin negotiating with your landlord, it is useful to know your legal rights to avoid unknowingly being made to accept rental...

Click here to view the full PDF. Published: December 2016 Title: If you are asked to vacate Practice: CommercialCorporate and M&AReal Estate Authors: John Peacock and Robert Mitchely

During February 2017, the Dubai Land Department announced the creation and launch of the “new standard tenancy contract,” which is required to be signed for the lease of any property...