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'm looking to draft multiple contracts such as non-disclosure agreement and framework agreement, to protect my company's rights while working with subcontractors. I am looking for cost-effective and legally binding contracts, considering my contracts are mainly for production and installation of shop displays. thanks!

Q: Hi there, We're a general trading company related to food processing. We want to make a binding agreement with our manufacturers and suppliers with certain demands such as NDA.

Q: Can I make my own NDA in order to find companies that I need to outsource to, or do I need a lawyer to draft an NDA? Does it have to be in Arabic or English?

Q: Hi, Is there a way to protect my software while making a demo for a potential client in the UAE?

س: السيد خليفة بن هويدن الكتبي، السلام عليكم، لدي ملف للشروط والأحكام لموقع شركتي وأبحث عن محامي لمراجعة صياغة الشروط والأحكام الخاصة بموقع الشركة والتي تعمل في مجال التجارة الإلكترونية وتحديدًا في توظيف الخدمات عن بُعد. المطلوب مراجعة الصياغة وتعديلها إن لزم ذلك لتتوافق مع قوانين الدولة، فهل تقدمون هذه الخدمة؟ وكيف تُحتسَب التكلفة؟ شكرًا!

Q: Hi, I have recently resigned from my job. Two days before my last day, my company made an NDA that says that I cannot join the same field of work or join any competitor for the next five years. I have worked 8 years+ in that field. Note: NDA was not there when I joined the company. They just made it prior to my leave. So in this situation, can I start my own business?

Q: Dear Lawyers, How much does it cost to provide a cease and desist letter to someone for breach of a non-disclosure agreement?