Hi, I need to hire a property lawyer. I have purchased a property that is still under construction. The handover was supposed to be May 2018 and it has been delayed for over 18 months. Can you please advise what is the average fee to the lawyer and any upcoming fees? I would like to either receive compensation for the delay or terminate the SPA and receive what I have paid. Thanks

My company terminated my services without any reason except for what they told me that they are cost-cutting. What are the complete benefits that they have to pay to me beside the gratuity? I worked there for 3 years.

What is the total fee for instituting a civil case for a bounced cheque of AED 4 million?

Is it possible to request a mutual termination of the contract from the employer? My employer recently asked me to submit a resignation. Since it's not legal for him to do this and since I don't mind leaving the company for better opportunities, is it legal for me to request a mutual termination of contract letter? What are the important things that should be stated in the letter?

Hi, I am the GM of a company in the Internet City and the VP Sales MEAA. My contract has been terminated after 13 years due to some results that did not meet the company expectations. No process was followed prior to termination. I wish to know if I will have a claim for arbitrary dismissal. Regards A. D.

I am planning to start my business in retail. I am a 16-year-old Emirati national and I have full approval from my parents. What legal requirements must I obtain and what laws should I follow?

If I am looking to use the general trading license of an existing individual to start my business and creating my company under his license, then what are the things I should watch out for to protect myself?

How to register a sole trader? What documents are needed?

My company is located in Dubai as an LLC. We have two shareholders, 1. UAE national shareholder with 95% 2. A foreign shareholder with 5% The UAE national shareholder transferred this 5% shares to the foreign shareholder through a share sales agreement, which was notarized at the notary public in Dubai and submitted it to the DED to amend the trade license etc. This happened in 2014. But till this date, the foreign shareholder did not pay the value of 5% shares to the UAE national shareholder or to the company. Also, the foreign shareholder was not actively involved with the company's operation and as per Article 17 of the Commercial Companies Law: "2. The partner may not contribute in work rendered unless he is a joint partner. The contribution of the partner may not consist of his having reputation or influence." Under these circumstances, is it possible for the UAE national shareholder to request from the court to cancel the 5% shares of the foreign shareholder and transfer back to him?

Hi. Could I please get some advice on the following: I own a company in the UAE, It is an LLC. I am a partner and I have a local partner holding 51%. We have a separate contract that gives me all ownership. I am sponsored through my company. I would like to cancel my work visa with my own company and be sponsored by another company to work for them. My company is run and managed by employees. My question is, am I able to cancel my working visa, be employed by another company but retain ownership of my own business? I will not be taking a salary from my business. Any help regarding this matter would be appreciated. Thank you.