It goes without saying that the divorce process is not an easy one to undergo when one has to deal with financial issues, assets, property, business concerns, and child care duties. With the increasing complexity of divorce disputes and asset distribution in the UAE, driven by its multicultural demographic composition and a changing legal system, people need to understand divorce laws and financial settlements as we enter 2026. At Charter...
The United Arab Emirates has been recognized as one of the most progressive countries regarding cryptocurrencies and blockchain. It would be fair to state that there were many companies that have opted for the UAE as the location for doing business due to the welcoming attitude towards both regulations and entrepreneurship in general. Yet, there is one thing that has always been questioned about cryptocurrencies and blockchain. Is cryptocurrency...
The legal system in the UAE enjoys the reputation of having rigid laws, an efficient system, and a passion for dispensing justice. No matter your status, whether an Emirati, a foreigner, or a businessman, it is necessary to know the criminal procedure involved in UAE courts. There are many types of offences covered under the UAE’s criminal law, which include cybercrimes, financial crimes, assault, burglary, and drug offences. Charter Legal...
Ownership of property represents one of the most important investments that one can make. This may be in terms of residential, commercial, or agricultural real estate, and even when the property serves as an investment tool, proper management of property rights is crucial. Problems such as disagreements related to property, claims on property ownership, unlawful occupation of property, or breaches in contract can cause serious problems. In this...
The United Arab Emirates has emerged as one of the world’s leading countries in terms of conducting business, investing, purchasing real estate, and trading internationally. From small start-ups, individual businessmen and women, up to multinational companies and private individuals, hundreds of clients need legal representation daily in order to safeguard their own interests and make sure they abide by UAE laws. In such a cut-throat and...
Family matters have been known to be quite emotional and may prove to be legally complicated, particularly where the matter pertains to issues of custody of children, dividing up property, and other finances. In cases like these, one requires the expertise of a family lawyer who will be responsible for securing his/her client's best interests while also making sure that he/she adheres to the law. Charter Legal, as an entity providing services of...
It is worth mentioning that there are plenty of advantages available to entrepreneurs who choose to conduct their businesses in Dubai. Nevertheless, to make sure that all goes well and efficiently, it is essential to have strong legal backing. Regardless of whether you start a new business venture or expand your current business, working with a corporate lawyer is going to be a great idea and a very wise decision that will help you avoid any...
Being successful in running a business today entails more than selling your products and services. Businesses today must navigate a wide range of legal and regulatory obligations. As far as legal aspects of a company are concerned, such as dealing with various business laws, contracts, regulations, tax issues, labour relations, and disputes. All these things require the expertise of a skilled lawyer. Legal assistance from companies such as...
Modern employment laws have been set up by the UAE government in order to ensure fairness and equity between both employers and employees. Understanding UAE employment laws is essential for businesses operating within the country, since these will guide all the entities operating within this region. This factsheet on UAE Labour Laws by Charter Legal presents an overview of the main concepts that are contained within the labour laws in the UAE,...
