BUSINESS LAW IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

The course aims to in-depth study of the main topics concerning the regulation of the economic activity of companies, with particular reference to the comparison between the Italian system and the Emirati one. The main purpose of the course is to provide the research and analysis tools of the regulations and the interpretative techniques, in order to develop the ability of textual and systematic investigation and to fully understand the legal and economic developments of the Emirati market, with particular attention to the evolution of legislation, in step with the constant change in economic phenomena. In order to achieve the objectives of the course, the lessons will have the function, already knowing the general framework of commercial law, of providing the tools for research and updating of the analysis of the rules, in the light of the interpretations of the doctrine and jurisprudence, in scope of the UAE context. The course is divided into a first cycle of lectures in which the main institutions already seen in the field of commercial law are addressed, with particular reference to company and market law, however paying attention to the context of internationalization and in particular applying the concepts to the market and context of the UAE. A second part follows, which consists of the two final lessons,that will aimed at solving practical case studies.

General knowledge of law with a particular focus on commercial law and private law.

At the end of the course, the student will have acquired the technical-practical knowledge necessary to fully understand the commercial law institutes applied in the context of the United Arab Emirates as well as strategically manage complex group and study contexts from a transversal perspective and in such a way as to provide a connection to the financial and economic reality of reference.

Internationalization of Italian companies in the United Arab Emirates. Commercial law in the UAE: regulation of business entities and comparison profiles with Italian corporate law. Legal and tax aspects in the United Arab Emirates. Intellectual property in the UAE with particular reference to trademark protection. International contracts.

G. Cavallaro, Diritto commerciale negli UAE, Cacucci Editore, Bari, 2021. Teaching material provided during the lectures.

The course includes a cycle of theoretical lessons carried out according to the traditional frontal teaching approach and practical lessons aimed at solving practical cases.

The final grade will be based on three elements: students’ attendance rate and participation in the class discussions (“cold-calling”), which will account for 35% of the final evaluation; mid-term exam, which will account for 35% of the final evaluation; final oral exam, which will account for 30% of the final evaluation.

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