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Introduction In February 2016, the Ministry of Finance announced the introduction of Value Added Tax (“VAT”) in the UAE, and has ended a long period of speculation and discussion of “when” and “if” VAT would be introduced. According to the announcement, the UAE will impose VAT at a rate of five percent on the sale… Continue reading Implementation of the Value Added Tax in the United Arab Emirates...
For some while, the Dubai Department ofEconomic Development (DED) has hada Commercial Control and ConsumerProtection Department (CCCPD), dealingwith consumer disputes. However, it has recentlyset up a new sub-department, called the BusinessProtection Department (BPD) which will functionas a local commercial dispute-resolution and settlementbody. In the past, there were numerous disputesamong businesses and professionals in Dubai butalthough… Continue reading B-2-B Dispute Resolution...
BSA has signed an agreement with the Dubai Autism Centre to provide a range of legal services on pro bono basis, as part of CSR initiatives. The signing ceremony which took place last month at the Centre was attended by BSA staff members, including Senior Partner Dr Ahmad Bin Hezeem, Managing Partner Jimmy Haoula, and… Continue reading BSA Supports Dubai Autism Centre Offering Pro Bono Legal Services...
An Oathreport BSA hosted an exclusive reception last month at the Burj Al Arab to celebrate the joining of new senior partner Dr. Ahmad Bin Hezeem, former Dubai Courts director general, and the changing of their name from Bin Shabib & Associates to BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem & Associates LLP. Dr. Ahmad’s addition to the… Continue reading BSA Client Event Report: Moving Forward...
The UAE is booming despite turmoil in the surrounding area and a depressed oil price, and firms expect a further boost when sanctions against Iran are lifted. Senior Associate, Barry Greenberg discusses this in a panel. What have been the highlights of 2015 so far for you and what sort of market trends do you… Continue reading Special Report: UAE Is Hot Right Now...
BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem & Associates are delighted to announce a market-leading affiliation between Dubai-headquartered regional law firm BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem & Associates and Dumon & Partners, a boutique French firm specialising in corporate law. As a result of the affiliation, Bertrand Dumon, founding partner of Dumon & Partners, will be based in BSA’s… Continue reading BSA Announces Paris Tie-Up...
BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem & Associates and Dumon & Partners are pleased to announce the merger from today of their Dubai law firm, leader in the Middle East, with the French firm Dumon & Partners. Following this merger, Bertrand Dumon , the founding partner of Dumon & Partners, will become a partner of BSA, based… Continue reading BSA Annonce Son Développement à Paris...
His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Al Nahyan enacted UAE Federal Law No (2) of 2015 governing the establishing of commercial companies in the UAE. The new law is a departure from the previous corporate governance system regulating commercial companies in the UAE, and is a testament to the UAE leadership’s commitment to modernize the private sector,… Continue reading New Federal Commercial Companies Law in the UAE...
BSA launch event BSA hosted an exclusive reception this month at the Burj Al Arab to celebrate the joining of new Senior Partner Dr Ahmad Bin Hezeem, former Dubai Courts Director General. Dr Ahmad’s addition to the firm and the formation of a new shareholding structure positions BSA as the first local and regional law… Continue reading BSA Launch Event: Introducing New Senior Partner, Dr. Ahmad Bin Hezeem...
The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) published its ‘Standard for Issuing, Acquiring, and Trading Sukuk’ on the 2nd April 2014. Rima Mrad takes us through the details. After researching and reviewing the existing Shariah Sukuk standards with Islamic scholars and various regulatory bodies, the DFM issued the Standard to ensure Shariah compliance in the owning and… Continue reading UAE Sector Feature: DFM Issues New Standard For Issuing, Acquiring, and Trading Sukuk...