Attend the complete series in Dubai and earn up to 6 CLPD points!

LexisNexis and the DIFC Academy of Law are pleased to announce the launch of a new series of courses that bridge the gap between the civil law and common law systems that co-exist in the UAE.

CONCEPT

The UAE Civil code is a fundamental cornerstone of the legal system. This practical course will guide you through Federal Law No. 5/1985 Promulgating the Civil Transactions Law of the United Arab Emirates and provide case studies and examples from expert practitioners.

TARGET AUDIENCE

Legal Consultants, Advocates, and Corporate Counsel with business interests in the UAE

PROGRAMME

Monday, 26 February 2018 | 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Introductory Chapter
Personal Obligations and Rights (Book One, Chapter One)
The effects of a Right (Book One, Chapter Two)

Tuesday, 27 February 2018 | 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Contracts (Book Two)
– Usufructuary Contracts
– Contracts of Work
– Gharar
– Contracts of Personal Guarantee
– Rights in Rem, Right of Ownership

Wednesday, 28 February 2018 | 5:30pm – 7:30pm
The Codes within the UAE
The Application of the Commercial Code and the Civil Code to a Transaction
The Sources of Obligations
The Application of the Sources of Obligations
Contractual Liability v. Tortious Liability