Dubai Property Law Targets ‘Sham Arrangements’
Foreigners can gain personal or contractual â“ not property - rights on real estate leased...

“The best advice to any foreigner wishing to ‘own’ property in a location which is not approved for foreign ownership is to take a long lease of the property. Whilst the lease cannot be...

Al Tamimi & Company Launches First Dedicated GCC Family Business and Private Client Practice

“Trust is the essential factor that governs the longevity of a family business, trust amongst the business owners themselves, their employees and customers. Today, this trust has to be...

Draft UAE Arbitration Law Requires More Sophistication to Provide Investor Security
Al-Tamimi hosts New York Convention roundtable in Dubai; focused on judges training shortfall and...

A particular focus of the discussion was the need within the UAE for an Arbitration Law meeting the highest international standards. Those attending expressed the view that the UAE should avoid...

Joint Al Tamimi & Company and RERA Seminar as Part of Market Awareness Campaign
The ‘Guarantee Accounts’ law provides an additional revenue stream for banks and real estate...

The event was attended by Marwan Bin Ghalita, CEO of RERA, Lisa Dale Partner and Head of Al Tamimi & Company’s Property division, Husam Hourani Partner and Head of Al Tamimi &...

Al Tamimi & Company Wins International Law Office ‘Client Choice Awards 2007’
Praised for its unique ability to combine knowledge of UAE laws and regulations and international...

Al Tamimi was praised by its clients for its ability to combine an in depth knowledge of the laws and regulations in the UAE and aboard with excellent commercial insight on its client’s...

Arbitration-Friendly Commercial Environment Critical to Continued Economic Growth

Entitled the ‘LCIA Arab Users’ Council Symposium,’ delegates are expected to delve into issues of critical importance related to establishing and maintaining an arbitration-friendly...

Department of Municipal Affairs and Al Tamimi & Company host a seminar on the Abu Dhabi Property...

Further enhancement to Abu Dhabi’s current property laws in relation to the registration of property rights and ownership rights will have a positive impact on the real estate market in the...

IBA’s ‘Islamic Finance in the Middle East’ Conference to Address Islamic Banking Regulatory...
Al Tamimi & Company to Co-Chair conference; banking and legal experts to discuss fundamentals and...

Banking professionals and legal experts who will gather on the 13th of January will discuss pertinent issues including: Islamic banking techniques and their conformity with the Sharia Laws,...

IBA’s ‘Islamic Finance in the Middle East’ Conference Argues the Need for Standardized Regulation...
Speakers at International Bar Association’s (IBA) ‘Islamic Finance in the Middle East’ conference...

In his opening remarks, Mr. Husam Hourani, Partner and Head of the Banking and Finance department at Al Tamimi & Company highlighted the increasing interest in Islamic finance: “Today,...

Dubai On the Right Track, Says Top Arbitration Specialist

As the linkages between national economies have continued to multiply, changing economic relations are producing increased levels of trade and investment in many parts of the world, not least in...

Lack of Employee Stock Ownership Plans in GCC Detrimental to Employee Productivity and Retention
Around 70 percent of the private companies in the GCC are family owned and run largely by...

According to a recent comprehensive study – which paired 1,100 ESOP companies with 1,100 comparable non-ESOP companies – ESOPs appear to increase sales, employment, and profitability by...

Al Tamimi & Company Launches the Second Edition of “Setting Up in the DIFC” Handbook

The handbook, which is divided into 13 chapters, is a detailed guide for companies and individuals wishing to set up an entity in the DIFC, providing answers to some of the most important questions...

Al-Tamimi & Company