Hassan Elhais

I selected Bail procedure as the topic of my current article as it is usually amongst the chief concerns of all our clients. They want their lawyer to get their family members or friends released on...

The economic boom in UAE has resulted in huge developments and a considerable increase in trade. This, in turn, has led to a rise in transactions which require a fast debt recovery mechanism...

Dubai's court of cassation defines intellectual property as, "it is every invented property whether it was literature, vocal, or as regardless of its nature, purpose or importance". From this...

The United Arab Emirates is regarded as a commercial hub of Middle East, which facilitates in the practice of commercial activities in a lucrative and tax-free environment. The legal system endeavors...

There is a common misconception which suggests that registering a trademark grants the party a right of ownership. Technically this may be true but it is not the registration that grants ownership...

Many people often feel offended when they are charged with a Criminal case, such as for financial crimes, physical violence, cyber crimes and so on. Some individuals think that they will receive...

Since a cheque is meant to replace money, people must have trust in it. Therefore the UAE penal law levied a punishment against anyone issuing insufficient funds its due date. Such a crime is known as...

The Community Development Authority (CDA) of Dubai has recently drafted a new child protection policy, which protects children, investigates abuses against their rights, and provides government...

Many family law cases in the United Arab Emirates follow Federal Law No. 28 of the year 2005 (UAE Personal Affairs Law), to which I will be referring to in this blog, to determine which parent is...

The growth of international businesses in Dubai has made it a major commercial hub for global institutions and companies. The articles below provide an insight into the different types of business...

Theft under the UAE laws is a crime and is regulated by Federal Law No. 3 for the year 1987 on passing Penal code. Theft can only be committed on real movable property, which has value, monetary or...

The head Interpol officer is elected by a two/third majority of the delegate. Each country has their own delegates in its country, the head Interpol officer is based in Lyon, France, he can remain in...

Employees are eligible for Gratuity at the end of completing full years of service. This gratuity is calculated as 21 days of salary. Salary, in this case, excludes any allowances for housing or car...

1. Statement of ClaimThe statement of Claim is drafted by the Claimant or the lawyer. The statement of claim has to be in writing and in the Arabic language. The statement of claim should include the...

Custody laws in the United Arab Emirates are mainly transcribed in Federal Law No. 28 of the year 2005 (UAE Personal Affairs Law), and I will refer to these articles in covering the Court's discretion...