Q: We have a shareholder's agreement that we need to change completley and restructure our business, is this something you can help with?

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

Q: 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

Q: Hi, I have a company that designs and manufactures solar powered products. I do the design and the products are manufactured by local workshops. I would like to draw a contract/agreement with the workshop to guarantee the work for my client. I would like this to be legally binding. Q1: How can I make this agreement legally binding so the supplier can fix any problems with the product should any come up? Q2: How much will it cost to draw this agreement if I provide all the details related to what may go wrong with the workshop craftsmanship? In fact, all I need is to take the details I will supply and make the agreement professional. Thanks, Ali

Q: Dear Sir/ Madam, I am Sammy based in Nairobi, Kenya and I'm about to deal with an electric company in Dubai. I want to provide the company with business and in return, I get my commission from them after the deal is done. My issue is that we may have an email agreement with them, but later after the business is done they may evade from sending me my commission. I need a letter whereby I and the company sign it as an agreement to avoid nonpayment. Please help. Regards

Q: Hello, I’m looking to enter into a "finders fee" agreement to help introduce a US fund to potential investors in this region. I am not a licensed securities dealer would not be acting as such. I’d like to speak to a lawyer about key legal considerations and drafting of such a contract. Thanks

Q: Hi, I am starting a company in the UAE. It will be an online marketplace, where I connect students to teachers and take a commission. I wanted to know if this is legal in the UAE? The student would make a payment through my website. I would then pay out the tutor and take a commission.

Q: I would like a quote for the following documents: - IP Assignment Agreement - Software Development Agreement - Independent Contractor Contract - Client Agreement

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, Many agents are forced to accept commission-only jobs, and then find themselves working full-time for zero pay in a very competitive market. For example, let's say you work full-time for six months and fail to make a sale. The law requires the company to cover basic living costs. In such a case, what should the employee and employer do?

In terms of existing companies which include Emirati partner and its activities have been availed for full ownership by Foreign investors Dubai Department of Economic Development stated that those companies will remain as is without change.

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.