Circular No. 36 of 2020 regarding the UN and local sanctions lists in the United Arab Emirates

Table of Contents Introduction Understanding the Implications of Circular No. 36 of 2020 How Circular No. 36 of 2020 Affects Businesses in the UAE Compliance Measures for Companies in Light of Circular No. 36 of 2020 Key Changes Introduced by Circular No. 36 of 2020 Impact of Circular No. 36 of 2020 on Financial Institutions...

Circular No. (18) of 2021 regarding lawyers’ implementation of their obligation to report clients included on international or local sanctions lists in the United Arab Emirates

Table of Contents Introduction Understanding Circular No. (18) of 2021: A Guide for Lawyers in the UAE Implications of Non-Compliance with Circular No. (18) of 2021 for Lawyers How Circular No. (18) of 2021 Affects Client-Attorney Privilege in the UAE Best Practices for Lawyers in Reporting Clients on Sanctions Lists Case Studies: Examples of Clients...

Circular No. (11) of 2021 regarding the obligations of lawyers regarding the updated list of high-risk countries and countries subject to strict surveillance in the United Arab Emirates

Table of Contents Introduction Impact of Circular No. (11) of 2021 on Lawyers in the UAE Understanding the Updated List of High-Risk Countries Compliance Requirements for Lawyers in the UAE Consequences of Non-Compliance with Circular No. (11) of 2021 Importance of Due Diligence in Dealing with Clients from High-Risk Countries Role of Lawyers in Preventing...

Circular No. 14 of 2022 regarding the report on real estate activities in the United Arab Emirates

Table of Contents Introduction Impact of Circular No. 14 of 2022 on Real Estate Transactions Key Changes Introduced by Circular No. 14 of 2022 Compliance Requirements for Real Estate Companies under Circular No. 14 of 2022 Implications of Circular No. 14 of 2022 on Real Estate Market in the UAE Analysis of Reporting Obligations under...

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...