abogadosabudhabi - Rubert & Partners Rubert & Partners is a leading law firm in the UAE with a team of experienced lawyers specialized in arbitration, litigation and corporate services. Thu, 08 Dec 2022 09:52:43 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://testwp.rubertpartners.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/cropped-cropped-favicon-32x32.png abogadosabudhabi - Rubert & Partners 32 32 COVID in Arbitration – Industry Impact https://testwp.rubertpartners.com/covid-in-arbitration-industry-impact/ Sat, 22 May 2021 08:25:59 +0000 http://testwp.rubertpartners.com/?p=2468 COVID in Arbitration covers the impact of the pandemic in the industry. Arbitration, commercial and investment, is a powerful global international tool for the solving of disputes. The current COVID-19 health crisis is having a great impact on the day to day of arbitrations: To name a few, for example, how to: Conduct hearings during […]

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]]> Federal Law No 6 of 2018 on Arbitration https://testwp.rubertpartners.com/federal-law-no-6-of-2018-on-arbitration/ Fri, 21 May 2021 12:25:51 +0000 http://testwp.rubertpartners.com/?p=3189  Federal Law No 6 of 2018 on Arbitration Section I Definitions and Scope of Application of Federal Law No 6 of 2018 on Arbitration Definitions Article (1) In this Law, unless the context dictates otherwise, words and expressions set forth below shall bear the following meanings: State: United Arab Emirates. Arbitration: A procedure regulated by law […]

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]]> Can I own company 100% in UAE mainland? https://testwp.rubertpartners.com/can-i-own-company-100-in-uae-mainland/ Thu, 20 May 2021 11:19:13 +0000 http://testwp.rubertpartners.com/?p=3187 Major news announced yesterday, 19 May 2021. 100% foreign ownership set to start from 1st June 2021. This is fantastic news, but we cannot confirm to which activities will apply. As those following the corporate changes will recall: In December 2020 changes were introduced in the UAE Federal Companies Law (Federal Law No. 2/2015) (“UAE […]

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]]> UAE Tax Certificate – How? https://testwp.rubertpartners.com/how-to-obtain-a-uae-tax-certificate/ Sun, 16 May 2021 06:11:00 +0000 http://testwp.rubertpartners.com/?p=3178 A UAE Tax Certificate is required by most foreign countries to accept the non-residency character of their nationals. The UAE Federal Tax Authority (“Tax Authority”) issues tax certificates to residents in the UAE. In order to apply The Tax Authority requires the following information from applicants: Emirates ID Passport Source of Funds – this can […]

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]]> Will my UAE visa expire if I cannot travel within the required 6 months’ period? https://testwp.rubertpartners.com/will-my-uae-visa-expire-if-i-cannot-travel-within-the-required-6-months-period/ Mon, 13 Apr 2020 11:46:50 +0000 http://testwp.rubertpartners.com/?p=2463   The basic rules is that UAE visa holders must enter the UAE every six months. This ensures the continuity of their visas. Currently, UAE residents cannot return to the UAE. The reason: the UAE closed borders and airspace on the 25 March 2020. Hence, what happens to visa holders given that they cannot fly […]

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]]> Do I need to apply for a visa before visiting Egypt? https://testwp.rubertpartners.com/do-i-need-to-apply-for-a-visa-before-visiting-egypt/ Sun, 01 Mar 2020 18:38:42 +0000 http://testwp.rubertpartners.com/?p=2427 When visiting Egypt all foreign nationals must consider applying for an Egyptian visa.  There are only 9 countries worldwide that can visit Egypt without any type of visa. These countries are: Bahrain  Hong Kong Kuwait Lebanon Macao Oman Saudi Arabia UAE Malaysia If you do not have a passport issued from the countries stated above you will need to […]

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]]> Can I evict illegitimate occupiers of my properties in Spain? How fast? https://testwp.rubertpartners.com/can-i-evict-illegitimate-occupiers-of-my-properties-in-spain-how-fast/ Sun, 09 Feb 2020 17:54:59 +0000 http://testwp.rubertpartners.com/?p=2417 Many investors are reluctant to invest in real estate in Spain due to the old lengthy processes and current arising of mafias who are making a real business out of the illegitimate occupation of real estate properties. The old lengthy processes were arisen due to the 2018 law that amended the civil processes. For example […]

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]]> When will I get the money? (After a DIFC based arbitration…) https://testwp.rubertpartners.com/when-will-i-get-the-money-after-a-difc-based-arbitration/ Mon, 25 Nov 2019 14:23:04 +0000 http://testwp.rubertpartners.com/?p=2404 This is the usual first question once we inform clients about a positive arbitration award. The answer bears a huge ‘depends’: (1) depends on whether or not the award debtor pays after the release of the award; (2) further depends on the process to obtain  the ratification and enforcement of the award; and (3) ultimately depends […]

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]]> Arbitration Agreements: What is the main purpose of an Arbitration Agreement? https://testwp.rubertpartners.com/function-of-arbitration-agreements/ Mon, 25 Nov 2019 14:18:44 +0000 http://testwp.rubertpartners.com/?p=2399 What are Arbitration Agreements? In very brief, arbitration agreements are parties’ common intention documented generally via a clause in a commercial contract to bypass national court jurisdictions and refer to an arbitral tribunal to decide a potential dispute. Why are they important? An arbitration agreement is important for parties who seek expertise, quickness, confidentiality, neutrality, […]

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]]> Diplomatic Crisis and Sanctions – Qatar & UAE – Arbitration Impact https://testwp.rubertpartners.com/diplomatic-crisis-and-sanctions-qatar-uae-arbitration-impact/ Tue, 23 Apr 2019 03:29:24 +0000 http://testwp.rubertpartners.com/?p=2278  The Middle East is a country heavily affected by economic sanctions. The recent Qatari crisis will lead to implications in the practice of arbitration in the region considering the upcoming World Cup 2022 and the Expo 2020. Existing underlying contracts could be impacted by the sanctions and should be looked at with the aim to […]

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