Circular No. 9 of 2022 regarding the implementation by lawyers of targeted financial penalties stipulated by the Security Council resolution in the United Arab Emirates

Table of Contents Introduction Understanding Circular No. 9 of 2022: A Comprehensive Overview Key Provisions of Circular No. 9 of 2022 for Lawyers in the UAE Implications of Implementing Targeted Financial Penalties by Lawyers Compliance Requirements for Lawyers under Circular No. 9 of 2022 Impact of Security Council Resolutions on Legal Practices in the UAE...

Circular No. 2 of 2023 on the Obligations of Lawyers Regarding the Updated List of High-Risk Countries and Countries Subject to Strict Monitoring and Countermeasures to be Applied in the United Arab Emirates

Table of Contents Introduction Impact of Circular No. 2 of 2023 on Lawyers in the UAE Understanding the Updated List of High-Risk Countries Compliance Measures for Lawyers in the UAE Implications of Strict Monitoring on Legal Practices Role of Lawyers in Implementing Countermeasures Challenges Faced by Lawyers in High-Risk Countries Legal Obligations of Lawyers in...

Circular No. (1) of 2023 regarding the commitment of law firms to the controls of institutional assessment processes for the risks of financing the proliferation of weapons in the United Arab Emirates

Table of Contents Introduction Understanding Circular No. (1) of 2023: A Comprehensive Overview Importance of legal consultation & legal servicess’ Commitment to Institutional Assessment Processes Risks of Financing the Proliferation of Weapons: Implications for the UAE Compliance Measures for legal consultation & legal servicess in the UAE Role of Regulatory Authorities in Monitoring legal consultation & legal servicess’ Compliance Best Practices for Implementing Institutional...

Minister of Justice Resolution No. 533 of 2019, regarding procedures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing for lawyers, notaries and professionals in the United Arab Emirates

Table of Contents Introduction Overview of Minister of Justice Resolution No. 533 of 2019 Importance of combating money laundering and terrorist financing Impact of the resolution on lawyers in the UAE Impact of the resolution on notaries in the UAE Impact of the resolution on professionals in the UAE Key provisions of the resolution Compliance...

Ministerial Resolution No. (532) of 2019 regarding the establishment of the Anti-Money Laundering Department 2019 in the United Arab Emirates

Table of Contents Introduction Overview of Ministerial Resolution No. (532) of 2019 Importance of Anti-Money Laundering Department in the UAE Key provisions of Ministerial Resolution No. (532) of 2019 Role of the Anti-Money Laundering Department in combating financial crimes Compliance requirements for businesses under the resolution Impact of the resolution on the UAE’s financial sector...

Cabinet Resolution No. (71) of 2024 regulating violations and administrative penalties imposed on violators of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing procedures in the UAE

Table of Contents Introduction Impact of Cabinet Resolution No. (71) of 2024 on Anti-Money Laundering Measures Overview of Administrative Penalties for Violations of Anti-Money Laundering Procedures Key Provisions of Cabinet Resolution No. (71) of 2024 Compliance Requirements for Businesses in the UAE Role of Financial Institutions in Preventing Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing Enforcement Mechanisms...

Cabinet Resolution No. (74) of 2020, regarding the Terrorism Lists System and the Implementation of Security Council Resolutions Related to Preventing and Suppressing Terrorism and Its Financing in the UAE

Table of Contents Introduction Understanding Cabinet Resolution No. (74) of 2020 Overview of the Terrorism Lists System in the UAE Importance of Implementing Security Council Resolutions on Terrorism Key Features of Cabinet Resolution No. (74) of 2020 Impact of the Resolution on Preventing Terrorism in the UAE Measures for Suppressing Terrorism Financing Compliance Requirements for...

Cabinet Resolution No. 10 of 2019 regarding the Executive Regulations of Money Laundering Crimes and its Amendments in the UAE

Table of Contents Introduction Overview of Cabinet Resolution No. 10 of 2019 Key provisions of the Executive Regulations of Money Laundering Crimes Amendments made to the regulations in 2019 Impact of the resolution on financial institutions in the UAE Compliance requirements for businesses under the new regulations Penalties for non-compliance with the regulations Role of...

Federal Decree-Law No. (20) of 2018 regarding combating money laundering crimes, combating the financing of terrorism and the financing of illegal organizations and its amendments in the Emirates

Table of Contents Introduction Impact of Federal Decree-Law No. (20) of 2018 on Money Laundering Crimes Measures to Combat Financing of Terrorism in the Emirates Overview of Illegal Organizations and their Financing in the UAE Key Amendments to Federal Decree-Law No. (20) of 2018 Role of Financial Institutions in Preventing Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing...

Federal Decree-Law No. (34) of 2022 regulating the professions of advocacy and legal consultancy in the Emirates

Table of Contents Introduction Impact of Federal Decree-Law No. (34) of 2022 on legal professionals in the Emirates Key provisions of Federal Decree-Law No. (34) of 2022 Licensing requirements for advocates and legal consultants in the Emirates Role of the Emirates Advocates and Legal Consultants Association under Federal Decree-Law No. (34) of 2022 Enforcement mechanisms...