31. March 2023

European Union (EU) removes Pakistan from its list of High Risk Third Countries

In a welcoming news, European Union (EU) has decided to remove Pakistan from its list of “High Risk Third Countries” which have strategic deficiencies…

27. March 2023

UAE MANAGING PARTNER REPORT – Where the future is still bright

The 2023 UAE Managing Partner Report is out now, brought to you by LexisNexis Middle East with the supported of Abu Dhabi Global Market where you can…

22. March 2023

Ramadan Kareem

SCHLÜTER GRAF wishes you and your families a blessed holy month of Ramadan!

!منا جميعًا - في شلوتر جراف - نتمنى لكم ولعائلاتكم شهر رمضان مبارك

21. March 2023

Live Webinar: The GCC Medical Technology Guide

In cooperation with the German Emirati Joint Council for Industry and Commerce (AHK) and the German Saudi Arabian Liaison Office for Economic Affairs…

20. March 2023

Live Event: AML Health Check For Your Business

With UAE legislative issuing increasing compliance requirements on business and the UAE government pursuing an even tighter controlling on UAE…

15. March 2023

Live Veranstaltung: VAE / Saudi-Arabien: Markterschließung, Messeteilnahme und Recht

In Zusammenarbeit mit der IHK Ostwestfalen zu Bielefeld, der Industrie- und Handelskammer Dütsch-Emirati (AHK) und der IHK NRW laden wir Sie herzlich…

24. February 2023

Seminario web: Mercados de Oportunidad: EMIRATOS ÁRABES UNIDOS

En cooperación con la Cámara de Comercio de España en EAU y la Cámara de Comercio de Almería, nos gustaría invitarle a nuestro seminario web (en…

23. February 2023

Live Webinar: The new UAE Commercial Agency Law – A Game Changer?

The Government of the United Arab Emirates has recently issued Federal Law No. 3 of 2022 regulating commercial agencies (“New Commercial Agency Law”…

21. February 2023

SCHLÜTER GRAF: Ranked in Chambers Global Guide 2023

SCHLÜTER GRAF is delighted and honored to announce that it has been once again ranked as the leading corporate and commercial law firm in the UAE by…

17. February 2023

Middlesex University‘s Career Fair 2023

07. February 2023

Launch of GCC Medical Equipment Guide

We are delighted to announce the launch of our GCC Medical Equipment Guide. The guide was launched on 31 January 2023 during Arab Health…

19. January 2023

Lieferkettensorgfaltspflichtengesetz: Nachhaltige Lieferketten am Beispiel Pakistan

19. January 2023

Live Webinar: KSA Outlook 2023: The New Commercial Companies Law and other Legal Updates

KSA remains at the top of the agenda of businesses in the region - and on top of ours!

Join us for this upcoming Webinar KSA Outlook 2023, organized…

28. November 2022

Live Event: Employment Law and Human Resources Management in the United Arab Emirates

2022 has been an eventful year for HR departments and staff in the UAE, with updates and developments issued almost on a monthly basis. This trend…

21. November 2022

Business opportunities in the UAE

In cooperation with Dubai Internet City, Hamburg@work, AI.Hamburg  and German Emirati Joint Council for Industry & Commerce (AHK), we would like to…

09. November 2022

Upcoming Guide: Employment Law and HR Management in the United Arab Emirates

Are you interested in receiving top information about the key labour law changes? Would you like to gain insight into the local employment law?

Would…

04. November 2022

Terminänderung des Live Webinar: Erbrecht, Familienrecht und die VAE – Rechtslage und Vorsorgemöglichkeiten

Trotz der Terminänderung des Webinars werden Herr Peter Schlüter (Legal Consultant Dubai/VAE, deutscher Rechtsanwalt und Notar) und Herr Leander…

04. November 2022

Upcoming Online Event: Kampf um die “Pole Position” am Arabischen Golf Marktchancen und rechtliche Entwichklungen in den VAE und Saudi-Arabien

In cooperation with the IHK Trier, we would like to invite you to our (German language) online event on “Kampf um die “Pole Position” am Arabischen…

01. November 2022

Live Webinar: Erbrecht, Familienrecht und die VAE – Rechtslage und Vorsorgemöglichkeiten

Sie leben als Deutscher oder mit einem Deutschen in den Emiraten und kennen sich mit Ihrem Business perfekt aus, doch haben Sie sich einmal Gedanken…

19. October 2022

Live Event: Austrian Business Circle Legal Breakfast - Latest legal developments in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

In cooperation with Advantage Austria, we would like to invite you to join Austrian Business Circle Legal Brakfast - Latest Legal Developments in the…

04. October 2022

Online Event: VAE: Export & Niederlassungen - Praktisches Rechtswissen im Überblick

In cooperation with the ICC Austria, we would like to invite you to our (German language) online event on “VAE: Export & Niederlassungen - Praktisches…

14. September 2022

Live Event: Opportunities for Diversification: New Perspectives on (un) familiar Markets - Pakistan

On 21st September 2022, our lawyers Anja Christine Adam and Usama Munir will be speaking on foreign investment framework of Pakistan at an in person…

01. September 2022

Live Event: KSA: New Companies Law – Highlighting Changes and New Opportunities

A mere five years after its last company law reform, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has enacted a new comprehensive Companies Law which will enter into…

01. July 2022

German Virtual Trade Mission to Pakistan 26.06. - 01.07.2022

We are delighted to announce a successful conclusion of a 2-week digital trade mission of German companies to Pakistan. The trade mission was part of…

17. June 2022

Pakistan accedes to Apostille Convention on legalisation of public documents

In a welcoming news, Pakistan has approved the accession to Apostille Convention (Hague) with the President's endorsement of the instrument of…

23. May 2022

Abu Dhabi: Returns to 100% operating capacity across all commercial activities, tourist attractions and events

On 9 May 2022, in line with the maintained low Covid-19 infection rate, the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development has issued Circular No.…

11. May 2022

SCHLÜTER GRAF: Re-elected as an Executive Committee of the Spanish Business Council in UAE

It is our immense pleasure to share that SCHLÜTER GRAF, represented by Mr. Albert Jove, has been re-elected as a member of the Executive Committee of…

13. April 2022

SCHLÜTER GRAF: Ranked in The Legal 500 EMEA 2022 Guide

SCHLÜTER GRAF is delighted to have been, once again, recognized in The Legal 500 EMEA 2022 Guide as a Leading Firm in the UAE: Commercial, Corporate &…

10. March 2022

Live Event: HR 2.0 - Practical Impact of the new UAE Labor Law on your Business

SCHLÜTER GRAF and Departer - The German Headhunter, together with The German Emirati Joint Council for Industry & Commerce (AHK) will host a live…

24. February 2022

SCHLÜTER GRAF: Ranked in Chambers Global Guide 2022

SCHLÜTER GRAF is delighted to have been recognized in the Chambers Global Guide 2022 among the leading firms in the UAE: Corporate/Commercial &…

09. February 2022

Live Webinar: Key Legal Aspects of E-Commerce in KSA

E-commerce is a fast-evolving sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (“KSA”) that has seen a continuous upwards trend over the last few years. As part…

07. February 2022

Live Event: Legal Reforms in the UAE - Outlook for 2022 New Legal and Tax Regulations in the UAE & their Impact on Businesses

In 2021 the UAE undertook significant reforms to their legal framework, encompassing almost all areas of the law, impacting almost every aspect of…

14. January 2022

Live Webinar: New UAE Data Protection Law - A Game Changer

On 20 September 2021, the United Arab Emirates (“UAE”) issued a new data protection law, Federal Decree-Law No. 45/2021 (“DP Law”). This long-awaited…

13. January 2022

Saudi-Arabia to accede to Hague Apostille Convention

Foreign public documents (from public authorities, courts, or notaries) need to be legalized to be recognized by authorities in Saudi-Arabia.…

30. December 2021

New Work Week

Today, we close the working week on a Thursday for the last time. From 3^rd January 2022, our offices will adopt a Monday to Friday five-day working…

30. December 2021

Celebrating 70 years of the diplomatic relationship between Germany and Pakistan

As we bid farewell to the year 2021, we reflect upon an exciting event that took place in Lahore, Pakistan a couple of months ago to celebrate 70…

19. December 2021

Regional Developments: A Legal and Banking Perspective on Recent Changes in UAE and KSA

Which regional banking / legal trends and developments are affecting your business? What are your expectations for 2022?

These and other questions…

30. November 2021

Celebrating 50th UAE National Day

On the occasion of United Arab Emirates 50th National Day, we at SCHLÜTER GRAF Legal Consultants, would like to congratulate and extend our warmest…

24. November 2021

SCHLÜTER GRAF 75 years of legal excellence

SCHLÜTER GRAF is celebrating #75 years of legal excellence – at the same time we are looking ahead towards an even brighter future, fueled by our…

16. November 2021

Internship Opportunity

SCHLÜTER GRAF is pleased to advertise a paid full-time internship (corporate & commercial) based in our Dubai office. The position is open to fresh…

14. November 2021

SCHLÜTER GRAF advises Colombia Pavillion

SCHLÜTER GRAF advises Republic of Colombia Pavilion – Expo 2020 Dubai in relation to its engagement in the ongoing Expo 2020. A team consisting of…

15. August 2021

Live Webinar: German Supply Chain Act (Lieferkettengesetz) and its relevance for businesses in the UAE

The German Supply Chain Act (Lieferkettengesetz) aims to protect the rights of people worldwide who manufacture goods and deliver services for the…

11. August 2021

Successful launch of Tie Break Tens in Dubai

Recently, partner Andrés Ring and Associate Usama Munir acted for Boqin in a successful launch of Tie Break Tens; fast-paced and short-form…

21. June 2021

lmplementación De La Nueva Normativa De lnversión Extranjera En Las LLC

Desde el 1 de junio de 2021, ya no es necesario contar con un socio local para establecer una LLC en los EAU en algunos casos. Esto significa que los…

25. March 2021

Live Webinar: Public Procurement in Dubai (In Light of the Dubai 2040 Plan)

Dubai is at the heart of the constant innovation in the Gulf Region and the wider Middle East. The development of the Emirate has encouraged its…

23. February 2021

Live Webinar on Investment Opportunities in Pakistan - A look at one of the most attractive destinations for foreign investors

In the recent past, having overcome the menace of terrorism, energy crisis and political instability; Pakistan has re-emerged as a vibrant regional…

22. February 2021

Live Webinar: Discover How Dubai's Leading Freezone can become your Gateway to Growth

During the past few years, Spain and UAE have witnessed tremendous achievements in the development of strong bilateral relationship in areas ranging…

21. February 2021

LIVE Webinar: Claims, Courts & Cash - Management of Receivables & Litigation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

SCHLÜTER GRAF in cooperation with the GESALO cordially invite you to join us in our webinar tomorrow, on 24 February 2021 at 12PM (UAE Time), to…

08. February 2021

Live Webinar on Investment Opportunities in Ethiopia – A look at FDI Regulations & the Current Situation

Despite the twin set of challenges Ethiopia is currently facing in the form of the COVID-19 pandemic and internal political tensions, the country…

03. February 2021

Live Webinar – CLAIMS MANAGEMENT & LITIGATION IN THE UAE

The ongoing pandemic has given rise to number of disputes in the UAE and importance of claims management and understanding the intricacies involved in…

25. January 2021

UAE-Spanish Business Council Annual General Meeting 2020-2021

On 24 January 2021, the Spanish Business Council in the UAE held its General Assembly to elect its Executive Committee for the year 2021. We are glad…

21. January 2021

Live Webinar: What Changed in 2020 in the Legal Landscape & What Will Drive us 2021?

11. October 2020

LIVE WEBINAR: Updated Corporate Compliance Requirements in the UAE, Is your Company ready?

In cooperation with the German Emirati Joint Council for Industry and Commerce (AHK), we would like to invite you to the upcoming webinar on "Ultimate…

27. May 2020

Live Webinar on Oman’s Foreign Direct Investment and Tax Landscape

27. May 2020

Live Webinar on Economic Substance Regulations (“ESR”)

With the introduction of Economic Substance Regulations (“ESR”) all companies incorporated in the UAE would have to assess their business model and…

14. May 2020

Live Webinar on Digitalization - the 'New Normal' in the UAE?

24. April 2020

Live Webinar on Crisis Management and Business Continuity -Taking Care of your Business in Times of CoVid-19

SCHLÜTER GRAF will host a live webinar on Crisis Management and Business Continuity - Taking Care of Your Business in Times of CoVid-19 on Tuesday, 21…

21. August 2019

Joint Seminar Claims Management & Dispute Resolution in the UAE

Taking appropriate measures in dealing with outstanding claims and commercial disputes are essential for the success of businesses. SCHLÜTER GRAF…

09. July 2019

Newsletter 02/2019 - An Overview of Recent Legislation in the UAE

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government passed some ground-breaking legislation in the past months that will change the way investors operate their…

24. June 2019

DAFZA Restructuring Seminar

13. June 2019

NEWSLETTER 1/2019 - Overview of our Latest Legal Briefings

Dear friends, partners and clients,

We would like to start this newsletter by wishing you happy Eid al-Fitr & Eid Mubarak!

Apart from our day-to-day…

12. June 2019

Joint Seminar on Corporate Restructuring in DAFZA

02. May 2019

Joint Workshop on Corporate Restructuring: Legal Challenges and Their Impact on Motivation and Performance of Employees

25. April 2019

Joint Chamber Breakfast Seminar on ADNOC'S In-Country Value (ICV) Program

14. April 2019

Joint Seminar on Wills and Succession and Real Estate Trends in the UAE

12. February 2019

Legal Network Breakfast Seminar on “Changing HR & Employment Landscape in the UAE"

The human capital – and accordingly recruiting and employment matters – are the core of business.

03. February 2019

Business Breakfast on Real Estate

SCHLÜTER GRAF in collaboration with Engel & Völkers to host Business Breakfast on Real Estate and Inheritance Matters in the UAE

03. February 2019

DAFZA recognizes SCHLÜTER GRAF

On 3 February 2019 we attended a ceremony hosted by the Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority. Our firm was presented with a recognition award which is a…

31. January 2019

SCHLUTER GRAF hosted Business Breakfast on “ICV and Emiratisation”

Our senior lawyer, Dr. Constantin Frank-Fahle, held a seminar on legal implications of ADNOC’s ICV Program and Emiratisation together with the other…

20. January 2019

SCHLÜTER GRAF and DIFC Courts: Small Claims Tribunal

31. December 2018

NEWSLETTER 3/2018 - Legal Developments in the UAE Corporate Sector in 2018

In 2018, the corporate laws of the UAE have seen a few significant changes. Especially, in the last 6 months, the UAE government has announced and…

08. November 2018

Updates on the Employment & HR Regulatory Landscape in the UAE

On 8 November 2018 SCHLÜTER GRAF together with Departer – The German Headhunter and Ogram hosted a business breakfast analyzing current employment…

07. November 2018

NEWSLETTER 2 / 2018 - The Labor Sector

In the last 6 months, the legal framework for employment relationships and visas in the UAE has seen various changes. These measures are largely aimed…

28. October 2018

Joint Chamber Seminar: Saudi Aramco's IKTVA

SCHLÜTER GRAF Legal Consultants hosted a seminar on Saudi Aramco’s IKTVA program on 25 October 2018 in Dubai with the German Emirati Joint Council for…

18. October 2018

Business & Legal Guide Saudi-Arabien

We are pleased to announce that SCHLÜTER GRAF’s Senior Partner Christoph Keimer co-authored the new edition of the AHK – Business & Legal Guide Saudi…

12. September 2018

Seminar on the implications of ADNOC’s "In Country Value" (ICV) Program

SCHLÜTER GRAF along with the Spanish Business Council UAE , the German Emirati Joint Council for Industry and Commerce (AHK) and the American Chamber…

23. July 2018

NEWSLETTER 01 / 2018 - UAE: The Tax Disputes Resolution Committees in the UAE

The UAE Tax Disputes Resolution Committees were introduced by Federal Law No. 7 of 2017 on Tax Procedures, however, the relevant Cabinet Resolution…

07. July 2018

SCHLÜTER GRAF hosts a business seminar on “Customs Audits in the UAE”

Our senior lawyer Dr. Constantin Frank-Fahle held a seminar on legal implications of Customs Audits in the UAE together with Mr. Bharathwaj…

25. June 2018

Christoph Keimer presenting on current legal developments for exporters and investors in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

On 13 June our partner Christoph Keimer presented on current legal developments for exporters and investors in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The event…

25. June 2018

Our Partner Christoph Keimer at the event on Investments in the UAE

Our Partner Christoph Keimer participated in the event on Investments in the UAE organized by the IHK Heilbronn on 7 June 2018. 

12. May 2018

Business Breakfast on the implications of ADNOC’s “In-Country Value” program at SCHLÜTER GRAF

  SCHLÜTER GRAF Legal Consultants hosted a Business Breakfast on Thursday, 10 May 2018 in its offices in Business Bay. The speakers Mr. Jens…

15. April 2018

SCHLÜTER GRAF hosted a Breakfast Seminar on Saudi Aramco’s “In-Kingdom Total Value Add” Program (IKTVA)

Our senior lawyer Dr. Constantin Frank-Fahle and Mr. Michael Hackenbruch held a seminar on Saudi Aramcos’s in-Kingdom Total Value Add Program (IKTVA)…

18. February 2018

SCHLÜTER GRAF sponsors the Roundtable UAE at the Anglo-German Club in Hamburg

On 14 February 2018, the Euro-Mediterranean-Arab Association (EMA) and the Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) hosted the Roundtable UAE at the…

04. February 2018

German Emirati Joint Council’s VAT Seminar

On 1 February 2018, Ms. Yulia Kasiyanova, Senior Associate at SCHLÜTER GRAF, presented at the German Emirati Joint Council’s VAT seminar on…

23. January 2018

SCHLÜTER GRAF lawyer elected as Board Member of the Spanish Business Council

On 21 January 2018, the Head of SCHLÜTER GRAF’s Spanish Desk, Mr. Albert Jové, was elected to the Board of the Spanish Business Council. The new newly…

16. December 2017

SCHLÜTER GRAF Business Breakfast on VAT

We had the pleasure of hosting a VAT business breakfast together with Wortelmann Accountancy on 11 December 2017. Ms. Yulia Kasiyanova, Senior…

13. December 2017

SCHLÜTER GRAF sponsors Christmas Dinner of the Spanish Business Council

It was an honor to sponsor the Spanish Business Council Christmas dinner. The team of SCHLÜTER GRAF enjoyed a festive gathering with the Spanish…

11. December 2017

Impact of the Recent Cabinet Resolution on MOHRE Labour Fees

The UAE Ministry of Cabinet Affairs & The Future recently issued a new Cabinet Resolution regulating the work permit fees based on a new…

28. November 2017

Spanish Desk at SCHLÜTER GRAF celebrates First Anniversary

Due to the growth of the Spanish and Latin American communities and companies in the region, SCHLÜTER GRAF expanded its services by launching the…

14. November 2017

Draft Executive Regulations for UAE VAT Law Announced

On 7 November 2017, the Ministry of Finance of the UAE has announced the executive regulations for the Value Added Tax Law (Federal Decree Law No. 8…

10. October 2017

First anniversary of the Hamburg Office

We are happy to inform you that this year our SCHLÜTER GRAF office in Hamburg celebrates its first anniversary. In the course of this first year we…

10. September 2017

Answers questions regarding the local labor law

Albert Jové (Representative of the Spanish Desk at SCHLÜTER GRAF Dubai) giving a speech in front of the Spanish Community in Dubai and answering…