Launched in 2005, Fichte & Co has become one of the UAE’s leading law firms. Driven by passion, professionalism, and a team of over 25 dedicated local and international lawyers and counsel, Fichte & Co is a force to be reckoned with and the ‘go-to’ firm for legal advice and business support. Landmark cases include being the first law firm to successfully enforce an International Arbitration Award in the UAE Courts under the NY Convention.
At Fichte & Co, we strive to keep our clients’ interests at the forefront of everything we do, and have listened and evolved to meet their needs. We owe our success to our reputation as a firm which knows how to get things done, on time and on budget. Our local know-how and network is unparalleled and, combined with our personal touch and professional ethos, this consistently ensures the best results for our clients. We are proud to say that Fichte & Co is large enough to matter but small enough to care.
We regularly advise international corporations on commercial law issues and risk advisory matters, including strategic advice on business risks.
Our clients have included governmental and quasi-governmental entities such as ADNOC, Oman and Dubai Drydocks, UAE Classification (Tasneef) and the Port of Fujairah. As a pioneering law firm, we aim to shape the region’s legal landscape and regulation – we are founding members of the UAE Maritime Law Committee (which is set to become a member of the Comité Maritime International), chair the Dubai Maritime Advisory Council (DMAC), and a have a seat on the DIFC Rules Subcommittee.
When it comes to dispute resolution, we strongly believe that litigation before any court or tribunal should be the ultima ratio, and that clients’ interests are best served if we can avoid costly and lengthy trials. Our international team of legal experts is highly experienced in alternative forms of dispute resolution and arbitration, and understand that solving matters amicably not only saves clients’ time and resources, but also increases the chance of maintaining commercial relationships between parties.
Our team of experienced insurance lawyers offer business-focused advice tailored to all needs in the local market or across multiple jurisdictions.
Being commercially aware and client-focused, our insurance lawyers are highly sought after by a global clientele consisting of domestic and foreign insurance companies to advise on complex claims handling in the Middle East.
Our lawyers, qualified in multiple jurisdictions across the world and proficient in the most populous languages of the world, possess proven capabilities and experience in representing clients in litigation and arbitration within the UAE (Dubai Courts; Dubai International Financial Courts; Dubai International Arbitration Centre; and the Dubai International Financial Centre-London Court of International Arbitration).
The main areas we cover are cargo insurance, marine insurance, credit and political risks, energy (offshore and onshore), construction and engineering, product liability, drafting, coverage advice and defense, subrogated recoveries, insurance fraud, insurance policy advisory and hull & machinery insurance, personal injury, medical insurance.
Our Corporate and Commercial Law Firm department has a steady growing client base that includes local and international companies, from global multinationals to SMEs and start-ups.
The UAE with its strategic position in the Middle East offers an excellent opportunity for foreign companies to setup and tap into the region’s market of approximately 2 billion people. Many successful multinationals have already established themselves here and there is greater potential for development as is witnessed by the recent economic boom in the region. Professing a beneficial zero tax policy, the business culture is multinational and the growth potential is unlike in any other place.
However, to succeed in the UAE market, companies need to carefully consider their initial set up options. As such, in order to setup a physical presence in the UAE, it is necessary that the entity have a registered trade license with the appropriate government body.
There are three jurisdictions in the UAE in which an entity may be set up:
(a) Mainland or “onshore”,
(b) One of the over 40 free zones in the UAE, and
(c) An offshore jurisdiction.
As such, the choice of a legal form is an important consideration while setting up in the UAE as each legal form has its limitations and advantages. Depending on the type of business activity envisaged by our clients, we provide thorough advice on the most suitable solution and accompany our clients step by step through the process of company registration and setup in the UAE.
Apart from the above, we also offer the partnership to sustain businesses, along with acquiring the tactical advantages to stay ahead in the competitive global market of today.
For Litigation in Dubai, our team has the practice, experience and knowledge to efficiently resolve legal, regulatory and commercial conflicts wherever they arise. Fichte & Co is committed to the effective resolution of disputes and we seek at all times to offer solutions which are both practical and commercial.
In order to offer a complete Litigation service in the UAE, the firm has developed a dedicated team of local litigators who are experts in UAE Civil litigation, together with a highly experienced Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) team. The Dispute Resolution team provides a one-stop-shop for clients to deal with every aspect of commercial disputes and has expertise in mediation, conciliation and arbitration.
