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Non-disclosure agreement
I am in the process of setting up my consulting firm in the UAE. I will be using the services of freelancers abroad. I have few questions, I will be getting the freelancers to sign an NDA. What I am unsure about is in the NDA do I only state the following:
"This letter and the relationship between the Recipient and Hedsor Advisory shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the United Arab Emirates and any disputes arising in connection with the letter shall be settled before Dubai Civil Courts".
If an issue arises where an individual has breached the terms of the NDA and they live abroad, is the case heard in the country the individual is residing in or Dubai where the business is? Is the above wording suffice or do I also need to mention the laws and courts of the country where they reside?
Is generic NDA sufficient or do I need to get a custom one drawn up?
Regards,
Alia

Dear Alia,
The NDA must be drawn by a professional legal consultant who knows the applicable law and the jurisdiction and it must be customized. No point having an agreement in place if certain relevant terms are invalid or cannot be enforced.
Best regards,
Mrs. Nikhat S Khan (ACIArb)
Mob: +971 50 88 555 99 / Mail: nikhat@kochhardubai.com