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9 available 9 • View allCommission agreement
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Q: British national - now based in the UK - hoping to establish a sales agent or commission agreement with a local Dubai company distributing IT, Mobile accessories and gadgets to retailers in the region.
Seeking a short and Simple agreement to protect both parties fairly.

Jun 14, 2017
1527
Copyright agreement
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Q: Hello,
I would like some help regarding stating the copyright. I am sending professional photographs that I took to another company for a shared project. I would like to specify to this company that I don't want them to share my photos with other companies because they are my own work.
How do I do that and make it both legally binding and not "rude", as I plan to continue working with this company? I am basically just wanting help with drafting a professional legal email.
Thank you for your help.
Best wishes,
Naj

May 23, 2017
460
Revision of agreements before conducting business in the UAE

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Q: I'm Muhannad from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
I will sign two agreements next weekend, NDA and MOU with a UEA company that I want to take a franchise from.
I want to review these agreements.


Mar 18, 2018
304
Seeking legal assistance for revision of documents

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Q: We have documents for the office to be reviewed/ edited (if required). I wanted to know the price for this type of requirement.


May 8, 2018
199
Adding a new partner to a branch of a company
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Q: Dear Madam,
Good Day To You!
Is it possible to add a new partner in a branch of a company in Abu Dhabi? Actually, I want to open a branch company in Abu Dhabi for Dubai Trade License with adding one more partner with 51% share.
Kindly provide me with the details, please!

Feb 25, 2021
466
Legal assistance with preparing IP agreements
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Q: I would like a quote for the following documents:
- IP Assignment Agreement
- Software Development Agreement
- Independent Contractor Contract
- Client Agreement

Jul 1, 2021
358
Asking for full refund upon failing to fulfil obligations by a manufacturer


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Q: Hello,
I am looking for legal advice regarding the following case:
I ordered from a clothing manufacturer several custom-made items (T-shirts, sweaters, etc.). While customizing the items before production, I was offered different fabrics and ended up choosing one which was presented to me as 100% cotton.
The items were made and the manufacturer put labels on each and every piece indicating they are 100% cotton.
Recently, someone brought to my attention that these fabrics were not 100% cotton. I asked the manufacturer to provide a certificate saying that they are and he refused, coming up with some excuses.
So I paid for a test myself and the results showed that indeed these fabrics are not 100% cotton. This puts me in a very bad position as I plan to sell these items, which I can't do now as I will be lying to my clients.
What can/should I do now? Can I ask for a full refund?
Thank you very much for your support!



May 24, 2022
163
Suing a car manufacturer because the airbags didn't deploy on an accident

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Q: Dear sir/madam,
I bought a brand new car in March this year. Unfortunately, we had a serious accident resulting in a total wreck of the car.
We noticed that airbags didn't deploy at all even after the car turned upside down.
Can we sue the car manufacturer?


Jul 28, 2022
235
What is the difference between an Advisory Agreement and a Consulting Services Agreement?




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Q: What is the difference between an Advisory Agreement and a Consulting Services Agreement?





Dec 1, 2023
223
Laws & Regulations
2 available 2 • View allFederal Law No. (5) of 1985 On the Civil Transactions Law of the United Arab Emirates 95
The provisions of this law, promulgating UAE Civil Code, govern the civil transactions in the United Arab Emirates. The commercial transactions remain subject to the laws and regulations applicable in their regard.
Dec 15, 1985
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Federal Law No. (18) of 1993 Issuing the Commercial Transactions Law 19
This Law applies to merchants, as well as to all acts of commerce carried out in the UAE by any person even though he be not a trader. Commercial matters regarding which specific Federal laws are issued shall be subject to the provisions of such laws, and to the provisions hereof which do not contradict with said laws.
Sep 7, 1993
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Hello,
My employer fired me under Article 44 for not showing up for work for 7 days in a row. But that’s not the case at all. I was sick and the management was aware and they let me go.
I went to another country to get treatment because it’s expensive in Dubai. My employer did not pay me my salary for the month I worked and fired me.
I have official sick leave from another country and there is correspondence where my employer sent me to another country for treatment.
The problem is that the employer says that he will take compensation for the training that was specified in the contract, but I did not undergo training at all; I immediately started work from the first day of work and there was no training.
Does my employer have the right to charge me such a fee and not pay my salary?
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How to make the seller hand over the tenant's security deposit to the buyer upon completing a sale? 0
Should the seller in Dubai hand over their tenant's security deposit to the buyer upon completing a sale?
Who is responsible for managing this process?
At the time of the exchange, the broker said he would follow up with the seller and collect the deposit.
He hasn’t, and the seller has not handed over the deposit.
Feb 8, 2024
368
How to deal with in-laws provoking and recording reactions? 0
Dear Sir/Madam,
My husband's family constantly provokes me and then records my every exaggerated reaction.
Now I'm worried that they might use those things against me.
Feb 8, 2024
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How to cancel the MoU to buy an apartment with the broker if the bank did not approve the loan? 0
Hi,
I have a situation where I signed an MoU and gave my security deposit to the seller's agent. However later, the bank valuation of the property is lower than the selling price.
On my MoU, it has a clause that “the buyer has a right to cancel/negotiate if the bank valuation is not the same as MoU.” I tried to negotiate, however, we didn't agree on the price so I asked to cancel.
Now the agent is threatening me that they will not cancel the MoU and that will deposit my cheque. Later I also came to know that the person I am dealing with is not the same person whose name is mentioned as a broker in the MoU.
The agent I am dealing with is constantly messaging me with threats. I decided not to speak to him and instead, I wrote an email to the broker whose name is mentioned on the MoU but received no response.
I am on a very tight timeline as I need to vacate my apartment in 3 weeks, I found another unit but I don't know if I can pursue this while the initial MoU still not canceled.
Please, I need advice.
Feb 8, 2024
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Employer asking for visa reimbursement after resignation: do I need to pay? 0
Hello Sir/Madam,
I have already finished my first year with my company and resigned.
My employer is asking me to reimburse the cost of my visa because I did not finish my two-year contract.
Do I need to pay? The cost is 7,000 AED.
Oct 20, 2023
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5 available 5 • View allHow to lift a permanent ban imposed due to chest scars? 0
Dear sir/madam,
I am from Pakistan. My question is:
In 2013, the UAE imposed a permanent ban on me for health reasons because there were scars on my chest. I did my medical examination again in my home country and there was no issue now.
I want to lift my permanent ban. What is the process?
Jul 4, 2022
770
Traveling to GCC countries after being deported from the UAE 0
Dear sir/madam,
I got deported from the UAE in 2020.
I want to know if I can go to other GCC countries for employment.
Jun 3, 2022
2866
How to know if I have a ban for resigning before finishing probation to return to the UAE 0
Hi Mr. Younis,
Hope you doing good.
I see a lot of amazing replies from you where you give a clear picture of what needs to be done next. I would like to thank you for this support.
In my case, I am working with a private company called [----]. I have to leave the country and go back to my hometown due to an emergency on an immediate basis.
I have not finished my probation period and the contract is limited. I have completed 5 months with the company.
Will I get banned?
Please help.
Jun 1, 2022
301
إمكانية ضم المحضون لوالدته في الإمارات بعد سفره مع أبيه إلى سوريا 0
السلام عليكم،
أنا متزوجة منذ ٦ سنوات في الإمارات ولدي طفل عمره ٤ سنوات. طلب مني والده أن يأخذه إلى المول كي يلعب وذهب به إلى سوريا.
أريد أن أحصل على حكم محكمة بضم المحضون وحكم نفقة، وأريد أن أتأكد هل فعلاً يوجد قانون أو اتفاقية بين البلدين بهذا الشأن؟
Jun 2, 2022
207
How to get a divorce and split a joint property after I caught my husband cheating on me? 0
My husband and I are Romanian. We got married in Seychelles and live in Dubai. We own an apartment we bought one year ago.
I caught my husband using prostitutes. I have proof of it as entry logs to my apartment when I was at work, many girls have visited.
I want a divorce. Can my husband claim the apartment as it's jointly in our name?
Can he get into trouble for using prostitutes in Dubai?
Jun 4, 2022
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5 available 5 • View allRecovery of outstanding payments for breach of contractual obligations 0
Good morning Sir.
I have export perishables to Al Aweer market, and this particular gentleman paid for the first few orders but for the last few he didn't pay. He said tomorrow and it has never come.
I have all the documents and I filed a complaint with Dubai police, and I have the complaint numbers as well. Now, my finances are very bad. If you could recover my money from this man, it will be a great help for my family.
I trust Dubai people and this is what happened to me. If you could get your professional fee and get me the balance, then we can reach an agreement.
Oct 17, 2017
713
How can I check the immigration status of my friend who absconded from Dubai? 0
Hi there,
My friend absconded from Dubai in 2008/2009 leaving behind a small amount of credit card debt in Dubai and also left her employment without resigning properly.
If my friend was to fly to Doha, Qatar would this cause a problem? My friend has never been chased by the UAE bank and has never heard from.
Is it possible to check my friend's immigration status?
Oct 31, 2017
789
How do I know whether I am able to enter Dubai for layover flights? 0
Hi,
I left Dubai halfway through my contract because of a family ailment. I didn't give notice, I had a leave and resigned when I got home. It's been 2 years since.
How do I know whether I am able to enter Dubai for layover flights?
Nov 5, 2017
399
Can your bank loan affect your end of service benefits? 0
If you are fired from your job of 10 years and you have a loan, what will happen with UAE law?
Can you lose your end of service benefits?
Aug 10, 2017
12316
Refund of a deposit paid by the underage buyer of real estate property 0
I put a deposit down on two "off-plan" properties. I paid a deposit on both and received a reservation document signed and stamped by the developer.
However, at the time of the deposit, I was under the age of 21 which is the minimum age to purchase property in Dubai. Lastly once the deposit was made I never received an SPA or NOC. Have now been sent a notice by Dubai Land Department on the request of the developers for Property Termination procedure. The request was canceled.
I am now trying to figure out how to get my deposit back as I believe since I was underage and no formal contract was presented or signed, the agreement is void.
Jul 31, 2017
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