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ANTONIO M. VARVARO LEGAL CONSULTANTS

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ABOUT US


"Antonio M. Varvaro Legal Consultants DMCC" is one of the three Italian Law Firms authorized by Dubai Ruler's Court to practice Law in the Emirate. 

The firm's founder is Antonio M. Varvaro, a member of Rome BAR Association and of the roll of the lawyers with right of audience before the Court of Cassation and the highest Jurisdictions.

In Dubai, the firm is registered with DIFC Courts, a Common Law Judiciary which administers Civil and Commercial disputes in English Language. Adv. Varvaro has granted unrestricted Rights of Audience before the aforesaid Courts. 

The firm has a transnational vocation and provides companies with Legal assistance in their process of internationalization as well as with consultancy in Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs) both in Italy and abroad. 

Civil and Commercial International disputes, International Commercial Arbitration, International Contracts, Corporate Law, Intellectual Property, International Tax Law are the main fields of expertise. 

"Antonio M. Varvaro Legal Consultants DMCC" is also an official agent for International companies formation (off-shore) and Foundation registered with RAK International Corporate Centre (RAK ICC), a UAE Governmental Authority.

The firm is also included in the directories of the Consulate General of Italy in Dubai and the Italian Trade Agency (Dubai office) and is a Legal Adviser of the Italian Industry and Commerce Office in the UAE.   

"Antonio M. Varvaro Legal Consultants DMCC" is twined in Italy with "V/P Legal & Business" with its office in Rome of which Adv. Varvaro is a co-founder.
V/P Legal & Business The Italian Lawyer

International Litigation and Arbitration

The office is registered with DIFC Courts for management of Civil and Commercial Litigation cases in English Language. 
In cooperation with an Emirati Law Firm, we manage also Litigations in Arabic Language before the Local Courts.
We manage also International Commercial Arbitration in English Language before the most important Arbitral Institutions working in the Country (ICC, LCIA, DIAC).

International Contracts

We provide our Clients with International Contracts / Business Agreement both in Italian and English.
We have an extensive experience in contract drafting on major commercial projects.

 Corporate and Commercial Law

We provide assistance to our clients on how to start and manage businesses in the UAE and in Italy. We also help in the formation of companies, partnerships, joint ventures and off-shore.
The firm is an Official Agent of RAK ICC for International Business Companies formation and a RAKEZ referral partner. 
In addition, the firm is a DMCC Registered Consultant.

Intellectual Property Law

We provide Legal Consultancy and assistance in the field of Intellectual Property according to the EU and UAE regulation to protect rights related to Trademarks, Patents, Industrial Designs.
The firm is a registered agent of the UAE Ministry of Economy for TM registration.

Credit Recovery

We usually propose our clients a two steps Credit Recovery process, hence two distinguished Services, as follows :


(i) the process of debt collection and negotiation with the Debtor through a pre-judiciary procedure (the “Non Judiciary Recovery Attempt”), and


(ii) the litigation / arbitration process for the debt recovery before a competent UAE State Court or Arbitral Tribunal.

We are able to assist our Clients before any Court of the UAE and in any stage till execution.

Labour and Employment Law

UAE is a multi-cultural Country where over 100 nationalities live together, both in the position of employers and employees. The Federal Decree n. 33/2021 (which repealed the Labour Law n. 8 of 1980) is the source regulating most of the employment contracts implemented by Circulars and Resolutions issued by

the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (MOHRE). 


The most common cases we have handled are related to the following matters:


1. Breach of Confidentiality


2. Breach of non competition agreement


3. Termination of the Labour Contract


4. Rights and Obligations of the parties.


In DIFC employment contracts are regulated by the Employment Law No. 2 of 2019, amended the Law No. 4 of 2020.


                         Fiscalità  internazionale 

Legal services in International Tax Law focusing on constitutional, statutory, tax-treaties, and regulatory rules of Italy and UAE are available.


Such services are offered in cooperation with other professionals with expertise in International Taxation.

Diritto immobiliare e protezione del patrimonio

The most common cases we have dealt with are related to the following topics:


Land acquisition and development projects (including joint ventures)

Commercial real estate transactions

Hotel & Resort Development and Management

Commercial, retail and industrial leasing

Dispute resolution (including local litigation and international arbitration).

 

We are skilled and have experience in protection of property assets.


30 years of P.Q.E. (Post Qualification Experience)

Experience in assisting clients in Europe and Middle East

More than 500 cases solved

Success obtained through our legal action

Over 500 Companies, Associations, Public Institutions & Individuals

SMEs as well as Associations and Public Institutions are our main Clients

An International network

Our partners are leading law firms in Europe and  in the GCC area.

NEWS


by Antonio Maria Varvaro 09 Apr, 2024
by Antonio Maria Varvaro 10 Feb, 2024
L'"Italian Legal Desk", costituito la scorsa settimana a Riad, ha destato l'attenzione della stampa nazionale. 
https://stream24.ilsole24ore.com/video/economia/arabia-saudita-riad-nasce-desk/AFd1LpdC
by Antonio Maria Varvaro 10 Feb, 2024
Adv. Antonio M. Varvaro, along with Adv. Mohammed Al Shaibani of Riyadh and Adv. Giuseppe Lepore of Rome (on behalf of PILC, a law firm association of Italian lawyers) signed a professional agreement to provide legal assistance to Italian investors in Saudi Arabia.
As part of our services, we also provide legal assistance to Saudi investors interested in investing in the Italian market.
This desk is located in the law firm of Adv. Al Shaibani.
The Italian Embassy in Riyadh commended the initiative.
A special mention should be made for Adv. Nura Nemee (in the above photo), member of my team in Dubai) who played a key role in the agreement's attainment.
by Antonio Maria Varvaro 10 Nov, 2023
Dubai, Metropolitan Hotel, on 2nd November 2023.
10°Gulf International Congress.

Adv. Antonio M. Varvaro delivered a speech yesterday on the occasion of GIC, a great annual event arranged by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in the UAE.
The topic was "Recognition and enforcement of foreign judgements and arbitral awards in the UAE: Legal framework and tools".
130 attendees in presence and 250 connected on line.

#theitalianbusinesscommunity
by Antonio Maria Varvaro 10 Nov, 2023
Siamo in TV.

Sono onorato di essere stato invitato al Salone della Giustizia 2023 nella qualità di avvocato esercente a Dubai.
La trasmissione andrà in onda domani su canale 823 Sky, sul canale 55 di TVsat e sui portali ANSA, ADN Kronos, La presse, TGcom 24, sulla testata giornalistica ius101.it e sul sito salonegiustizia.it
Ho parlato della necessità di formare professionisti in grado di supportare gli investitori nel loro processo di internazionalizzazione.
Nella foto con l'avvocato Giuseppe Lepore di Roma, mio partner professionale e Amico.
#avvocatitaliani_estero
by Antonio Maria Varvaro 11 Apr, 2023
Our founder, Antonio M. Varvaro, recently had the opportunity to meet a variety of other IR Global members at a conference in Bangkok.

Antonio's membership with IR Global gives the firm access to the expertise of professionals spanning 155+ jurisdictions and more than 60 unique practice areas, enabling us to meet the needs of even the most complex client requirements and provide services globally.
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PARTNERS

Rome Bar Association

Legal Affairs Department 

Chartered Institute of Arbitrators

DIAC

 ILA

 Tribunal Arbitral de Barcelona

 Associazione Italiana per lárbitrato

ICC UAE

 ILA

 DIFC COURTS

REFERRAL PARTNERS

IR Global

IICUAE

ITALAWYERS

AEA

MEYDA FZ

IFZA

RAK DAO

RAKICC

 Among our Clients ...

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