Two nominations we’re truly grateful for! Fichte & Co is honoured to be shortlisted at The Oath Middle East Legal Awards 2025 for Insurance Team of the Year and Regional Law Firm of the Year. A heartfelt thank you to our clients and team for making this possible.

When ESG obligations meet complex contracts and cross-border realities, arbitration evolves. At #DubaiArbitrationWeek 2025, our session with SB Lawyers on “Arbitrating ESG Disputes” sparked engaging discussion on transparency, accountability, and sustainability.

Fraud risks are critical to address in maritime contracts. At #ShipTek2025 in Al Khobar, Manik Verma leads the panel “Navigating the Storm – Tackling Contractual Frauds in the Marine & Offshore Industry,” sharing real scenarios and solutions. Meet Manik! fichtelegal.com/contact-us/

As IBIA Members, we are joining the global bunker community at the Annual Convention 2025 in Hong Kong! If you’re attending, meet our Managing Associate Shehab Mamdouh to discuss fuel quality, compliance and emerging bunker trends. Reach out to meet him: fichtelegal.com/contact-us/

Honored to be shortlisted for Law Firm of the Year at the MENA Insurance Awards 2026. From complex insurance disputes to regulatory advisory, we’re proud to serve clients with clarity and commitment. Grateful for the acknowledgment, and congrats to all finalists!

What if you could structure your assets with greater clarity and long-term certainty? RAK ICC’s 2025 Foundation reforms move that closer. The updated framework brings clearer rules and stronger safeguards for succession and asset protection. Full insights: fichtelegal.com/rak-icc-founda…

Maritime disputes in the Gulf are rising across contracts, ports and insurance. At Muscat Arbitration Days, Partner Alessandro Tricoli joins the Maritime Disputes panel to break down key trends. Attending? Connect with him to discuss maritime arbitration: fichtelegal.com/contact-us/

Twenty years. Celebrating our 20th anniversary milestone with the people who shaped our journey was a reminder of how far we’ve come — from maritime beginnings to a broader advisory firm built on real relationships, trust and growth. Here’s to the next chapter!

A milestone for our insurance practice: an Honourable Mention for Insurance Team of the Year at The Oath Awards 2025. Grateful for the trust placed in us and to The Oath for recognizing our work!

From flag-hopping to shadow fleets, U.S. sanctions enforcement is closing gaps. Flag registry managers are now squarely in focus — with rising expectations on oversight and control. See how enforcement is evolving: fichtelegal.com/u-s-sanctions-… #Shipping #Sanctions #RiskManagement

Aviation finance is entering a new phase. Aircraft remain scarce, values are holding firm, and capital is returning — with a clear shift toward structured, asset-backed deals. Read the full analysis here: fichtelegal.com/aviation-finan…

Season’s Greetings from the Fichte & Co team! As the year wraps up, wishing you a great holiday season and a fresh start ahead. #HappyHolidays #Seasonsgreetings #HolidaySpirit

Starting the year in London. Our Partner Manik Verma and Senior Associate Bhargavi Gadre will attend Marine Money London 2026 on 22 Jan, exchanging views on capital, structuring & risk across shipping and aviation. If you’re attending, let’s connect: fichtelegal.com/contact-us/

From London to Dublin, our Ship & Aviation Finance team heads to Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Global to discuss capital, asset strategy and what’s shaping aviation finance in 2026. Manik Verma and Bhargavi Gadre will be in Dublin. Get in touch! fichtelegal.com/contact-us/

Next week in Oslo: Norwegian Arbitration Days. Our Senior Associate Arthur Dedels will be attending to engage with peers from across the international arbitration community. If you’d like to connect, reach us here: fichtelegal.com/contact-us/

We’re pleased to take part in Riyadh International Disputes Week 2026. Fichte & Co Legal will co-host, with SB Lawyers, the panel “Challenges in Dispute Resolution in the Maritime & Aviation Industry” on 2 Feb, with our Partner Manik Verma joining the discussion!

UAE Corporate Tax update: Clearer rules on tax credits and unutilized amounts are now in place. Technical changes, real-world impact , especially for cash flow and planning. If you operate cross-border or rely on incentives, this one matters. Read more: fichtelegal.com/uae-corporate-…

Grateful to see a year of industry-focused work recognized with our shortlist for Shipping & Transport Firm of the Year (UAE) at the Legal 500 MENA Awards 2026. Alongside this, our partner Ravi Jawani has been shortlisted for Shipping & Transport Lawyer of the Year (UAE).

Next stop: New Delhi! As India’s aviation sector accelerates, discussions on enforcement, leasing platforms & capital markets are gaining real momentum. Our Senior Associate Bhargavi Gadre will attend Airline Economics Growth Frontiers India next week.

Ramadan Kareem from Fichte & Co! Wishing you and your families peace, blessings and meaningful moments throughout this special month.