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Speaker at Business Breakfast organised by SABCO. Held at Warwick Hotel, Dubai on 1 June 2016. Topic: The future of VAT Speaker: John Peacock, Senior Associate and others The topics of discussion were: VAT in the UAE and GCC Getting prepared for VAT VAT tips, tricks and traps If you have queries related to VAT,… Continue reading VAT In The UAE and GCC...
Speaker at business forum organised by Turkish Ministry of Economy and Turkish Exporters Assembly (TIM) as TIMAKADEMI. Held in Adana, Turkey on 1 June 2016. Topic: Doing business in Saudi Arabia Speaker: Cyrille Naffah, Senior Associate The topics of discussion were: Current economic relationships between Turkey and Saudi Arabia Incentives offered by Saudi Arabia to… Continue reading Business Forum in Turkey...
Bertrand Dumon, Partner at BSA has recently advised French entrepreneurs, the founders and owners of premium, innovative sushi restaurant chain SushiArt in its acquisition by Eathos, the Dubai DIFC based regional restaurant operating company. Eathos was advised by Gibson Dunn in the buyout. This deal sees co-founder Cedric Cerf remain on the management team to… Continue reading BSA Advises GCC Sushi Shop Franchisee On Buyout...
Meritas Law Firms Worldwide is proud to present its European and Middle East Guide to Litigation, Arbitration and ADR. If you are facing a dispute in Europe or the Middle East, this guide will help you navigate some of the key issues and jurisdictional differences that you may encounter. For further information, or country specific… Continue reading European and Middle East Guide To Litigation, Arbitration and ADR...
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...