HLA prepares for e-future, recruits Emirati graduates

HUSSAIN Lootah & Associates, (HLA) the UAE-based law firm with 15 years of experience in practicing law in the GCC region, believes the UAE needs to rapidly prepare for the digital future. 

 

Ahmed Hussain Lootah, vice chairman, Hussain Lootah & Associates, said changes might be made to evidence law, taking into account that a lot of business transactions are now carried out online, making digital evidence of significant relevance. 

 

“Rapid progress being made by the digital world will also incite an increase in social media issues, plagiarism cases, cyber crimes and more,” he said. 

Lootah believes the future of legal services in the UAE will lead to a gradual transition into the cyber world. He said: “We might see the legal system evolving and progressing towards e-litigation in the future.” 

 

In the wake of an anticipated increase in cyber crime and a general move towards e-litigation, Hussain Lootah & Associates is readying itself by recruiting tech-savvy Emirati lawyers, placing more emphasis on recent graduates. 

 

Emiratis who have recently graduated in law are the ideal candidates to prepare for a future in the legal issues of the cyber world – as they have grown and evolved with technology, said the lawyer. “Investing in these individuals will prove to be beneficial to Hussain Lootah & Associates as well as the legal industry as a whole in the GCC region,” he said. 

 

Hussain Lootah 

 

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Construction work will rise, too, he suggests. The construction industry in the Middle East, specifically the UAE, witnessed a triumphant rise followed by a noticeable decline. According to a recent report published by Citigroup, the construction industry as a whole is very promising, with the value of GCC projects planned and underway worth US$1,906 billion. The significantly high amount of money spent in the construction sector will increase the importance of legal services and consultation in this sector. 

 

Ahmed Lootah

 

Lootah said: “Companies operating in the construction sector are faced with substantial complex challenges every day.  It is not uncommon that due to its complexity, certain legal matters are often overlooked. We highly recommend that these companies pursue sound legal advice right from the beginning to avoid or minimise the hassles of trying to fix problems that may arise later on.” 

 

 

“The renewable energy sector is also considered new to our region – since sources of renewable energy are both eco-friendly and financially profitable, we believe legal services will be in high demand for this growing sector,” he added. 

 

Hussain Lootah & Associates recently celebrated its 15th anniversary at the Godolphin Ballroom in the Emirates Towers hotel. The firm hosted a gala dinner for clients and guests from the UAE and GCC, in appreciation of their support for the past 15 years.