Our Services
AlMuqsitoon firm is proud for providing its legal experience through training services and courses from a practical respect, in order to raise a generation of legal professionals able to create legislations consistent with the accelerating development locally and internationally.
It's a great honor for us that we provide our professional training services in multiple fields, the most significant of which are:
1- Protection of intellectual property rights.
2- The art of contract formation.
3- Islamic Banking.
4- Arbitration and mediation.
5- Companies establishment.
6- Legal correspondence.
7- Arbitration.
Our training curriculum:
1- Training inside the firm:
AlMuqsitoon legal firm provides internal training for individuals within the work team and in consistence with unique requirements of clients, thus providing a climate of privacy, through which there would be discussions about clients' private matters focusing on developing skills that is required in the environment of work and in a way securing the best practical studied results. There have been provided a number of internal training schedules:
- The first training course in cooperation with Al-Tanmiah Institution for education and development titled working in a team
- The second training course in cooperation with Al-Tanmiah Institution for education and development titled Trademarks (procedural phases of administrative registration, how to draft and estimate expertise reports)
We are almost finished preparing for our third and fourth comprehensive training courses for the year 2016 to escort a number of variable legal aspects.
2- General training programs:
The experts of AlMuqsitoon legal firm are studying general training needs for many public and private institutions and individuals. Thereafter, they suggest them publicly so many institutions can participate their employees in these courses in order to develop their skills.
Programs we attend
1- Palestinian Cause in The Framework of International Law, a lecture delivered before students of Law School in Damascus, 2000.
2- Globalization, concept and dimension, a lecture delivered before students of Law School in Damascus, 2001.
3- The Legal Basis for Islamic Banking, In the framework of a symposium titled "The Role of Islamic Banks in Supporting The National Economy", Jurist's Association in Damascus, 2006.
4- Intellectual Property Rights and Contracts of Authorization, in the framework of the third symposium for issues of Syrian intellectual property rights held by the Syrian Association For Intellectual Rights Protection, in Al-Assad Library, during the celebrations of Damascus the Capital of Arabic Culture, in 7-8.4.2008.
5- Arbitration Agreement, a lecture delivered before a group of fellow lawyers and arbitrators, Damascus, 26.5.2008.
6- The Formation of Arbitration Term in Contracts, a lecture delivered before a group of fellow lawyers and arbitrators, Damascus, 30/31.7.2008.
7- The Reality of Intellectual Property Rights in Syria, in the framework of the conference titled "The Regional Pursuit For Decisions of Global Summit of Information Society", Damascus 16-18.6.2009
8- The Legal Aspects of The Contract of Transferring Technology, in the framework of symposium titled "Technology Marketing through Authorizations" held by Authorization Experts Association – Arab Countries, Damascus 19.07.2009.
9- The Legal Umbrella For All Small Finance Enterprises Working in Syria, in the framework of the workshop held by The State Planning Agency titled "The Specification Workshop About Small Financing", in Damascus 12-13.10.2009.
10- Trademark – Concept, Protection, Authorization and Assignment" a training day held by The Training Center at Damascus Chamber of Commerce, 2010.
11- The Reality and Future of Intellectual Property- Copyrights and Neighboring Rights, within the schedule of Book Forum, in the Spring of Book Exhibition, Damascus 08.10.2010.
12- Investment Laws in Syria and The Development of Enterprises, held by Arab Net Group, Damascus 05.12.2010.
13- The Influence of Intellectual Property Protection on Small and Intermediate Enterprises, Youth Enterprise Association, 10.04.2011.
14- Training and Preparing Trainers (T.O.T) to Administer Basics of Intellectual Property, held by the Ministry of Economy and Trade, Damascus 17/19.11.2011.
15- Legal Features for Islamic Leasing under The Legislative Decree No.88 of 2010, a lecture within the conference titled "Applications of Financial Institutions in Leasing ended with conveyance", arranged by Dar Almashurah Company and Albarakah Banking Group, Damascus 22.01.2011.
16- Legal Aspects of Bids and Tenders – Skills of Checking and Estimating Offers – The Legal Responsibilities of Negotiating Parties in pre-contract Phase – Skills of Contract Formation – Skills of Enforcement Management of FIDIC Contracts and Disputes Settlement, within a training program held by The International Skills Company for Training and Consultations, Damascus 20-24.02.2011
17- Contracts and Forms of Islamic Finance, a training day held by The Training Center in Damascus Chamber of Commerce, 16.04.2011.
18- Bills of Contributing The Benefit in Real Estate, the attendance of a roundtable session to discuss and estimate a new Islamic investment product, Murabaha Capital Company, Damascus 01.12.2011.
19- The Formation of Labor and Experience Contracts, The Training Center in Damascus Chamber of Commerce, 18-19.04.2012.
20- Unifying Documents, Instruments and Contracts in each one of Albarakah Banking Group units, in the conference of heads of legal administrations in Albarakah Banking Group held in Kempinski Hotel in Bahrain Kingdom during the period 5-6 November 2012.
21- Teaching Subject "Aspects of Contracts and Negligence for Business" within a program to obtain "BTEC Higher National Diploma in Business" certificate issued by the British Edexcel Institute 2013-2015.
22- The 4 MBA in cooperation with Assia Center "Establishment of Companies, Agencies, Trademarks, Labor contracts and correspondences.
1. International Islamic Bank of Syria, participating in licensing and establishment 2006.
2. Central Bank of Syria: as legal experts of Islamic Banks 2006 – 2008.
- Consultants on Islamic financial services.
- Members in the legal committee for establishment and formation of articles of association for The National Company For Electronic Transferring and Payment Services – a joint-stock company.
3. The Law on Creating Islamic Banks No.35 of 2005: a participation in its formation.
4. The Law of Small Finance No.15 of 2007: a participation in its formation.
5. Execution Directives for The Small Finance edict No.15 of 2007, we have submitted a study on modifying these directives to encourage on establishing social banking foundations by virtue of the mentioned edict, 2008.
6. (United Nations Development Program) - UNDP Syria: "The enterprise of Alhus Mountain" a small finance institution working by Murabaha method, 2007-2008.
- Revising Murabaha contracts and securities.
- Submitting a legal study about the legal framework of small financing in Syria.
- Submitting a study to transfer the enterprise from UNPD to the Syrian Government.
- Participating in negotiations about the transfer process with State Planning Agency/Small Finance Administration, Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Agriculture.
- Submitting a study about small finance strategy in Syria.
- Negotiation with the Syrian Government (Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Agriculture – Central Bank – State Planning Agency) for transferring the ownership of the enterprise to the Syrian Government.
7. Syrian Ministry of Justice: Shari’ah judiciary, we have submitted an enterprise to develop the foundation of Shari’ah arbitration and to develop the skills of arbitrators, 2008.
8. The Syrian Association of Financial Consultants: Preparing the memorandum of association and license requirements at the Ministry of Social Affairs, 2007.
9. The Union of Syrian Publishers, since its establishment until this date.
- Revising and checking the draft bill (edict) or Union establishment.
- Preparing of internal system draft.
- Revising of financial system draft.
- Revising the legal booklet of stipulations for tenders.
- Preparing contracts for the Spring of Book Exhibition.
- forming and membership in the Committee of "Intellectual Property Protection and Dispute Settlement".
10. Syrian Ministry of Economy and Trade: Membership and participation in the committee "designing the intellectual property policy in Syria", 2009-2010.
11. Syrian State Planning Agency/ Administration of Small Finance 2009-2010.
- Participation in designing the strategy of small finance in Syria.
- Participation in workshops.
- Submitting suggestions to amend the act of creating social banking institutions No.15 of 2007.
12. United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS): we were consultants and members in the working team on the project "enclosing animal and agricultural hereditary resources in Syria and affirmation the ownership rights on it" that was financed by Global Environment Facility / Small Grants Program (GEF/SGP), between The Syrian Intellectual Property Association and the Arabic Center for the Studies of Arid zones and Dry lands (ACSAD), 2009-2010.
13. Albarakah Bank-Syria, different legal services, since 2009 until now.
14. Trademarks, Geographical Indications, Industrial Designs and Models and Unlawful Competition Act No.8 of 2007, participating in study project of the practical application and suggested amendments 2013.
15. (Terre des hommes- TDH) Italy , 2015
Our participations
- Attending the conference "News of Banking Work in Syria in The Light of International and Arabic Experience", Damascus 2-3.7.2005.
- Attending the first conference on Islamic banks and financial institutions in Syria under the motto: "Horizons of Islamic Banking", Damascus 13-14.3.2006.
- Attending the second conference on Islamic banks and financial institutions in Syria under the motto: "Islamic Banking is an Investment Banking", Damascus 13-14.3.2007.
- Attending a training course in "Administering Basics of Intellectual Property", arranged by Association of License Experts – Arab Countries – Regional Organization for transferring technology, in cooperation with Talal Abu Ghazalah Faculty of Management and The German-Jordanian Faculty, Amman 14-17.4.2007.
- Attending works of "Regional Symposium About The Economic Importance of Industrial Property", held by World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in cooperation with the Syrian Ministry of Economy and Trade, Damascus 19.6.2007.
- Attending works of a symposium titled "How to make your name a distinguished trademark capable of franchising and international exclusive commercial representation", Proffer Company, received by Dr. Khaled Al-Taqi, Damascus 19.6.2007.
- Participating by attendance the works of a symposium titled "Islamic Banks and its Role in the Development of National Economy", held by Engineers' Syndicate – Damascus Branch, received by Dr. Saleh Hameed Al-Ali, Damascus 25.6.2007.
- Attending a training course about "Classifications Systems of Nice, Madrid, Hague for international registration and Singapore Agreement related to Trademarks Law" held by World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in cooperation with The Syrian Ministry of Economy and Trade, Damascus 6-8.11.2007.
- Attending the third conference on Islamic banks and financial institutions, Damascus 10-11.3.2008.
- Attending a training course about "Activating the application of principles of CEDAW Convention in front of national courts" held by Syrian Institution for Family Affairs in cooperation with ESCWA and State Planning Agency, Damascus 7-8 of May 2008.
- Attending symposium titled "income tax on individuals – companies – investment", held by International Youth Chamber Damascus in cooperation with International Chamber of Commerce Damascus, received by lawyer Nazir Sinan, Samir Amis Damascus 3.8.2008.
- Attending a training course about "Industrial Property and enforcement of obligations under TRIPS Agreement" held by World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in cooperation with Syrian Ministry of Economy and Trade and The International Chamber of Commerce, Damascus 28-29.05.2008.
- Attending a training course about "Arbitration in Engineering and Construction Contracts and Training Arbitrators", The Arabic Arbitration Chamber of Engineering and Construction contracts, Damascus 30.11 – 01.12.2008.
- Attending the conference "Arbitration and its influence on investment" held by Syrian Investment Institution, Damascus 29.12.2009.
- Attending the conference "Small Finance Strategies in Syria" held by State Planning Agency in cooperation with United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in Syria, Damascus 08.02.2010.
- Attending the Fifth conference on Islamic banks and financial institutions in Syria under the motto: "The Success of Islamic Banking Under World Financial Crises", Damascus 22-23.3.2010.
- Attending a training course titled "Best Practices in FIDIC Contracts" held by Methaq legal firm and Takamul engineering firm in cooperation with FIDIC Union, Damascus Countryside, Eighth Gate 15-16.05.2010.
- Attending The Second International Annual Meeting of Jurists in the field of Islamic financial industry titled "Legal Challenges in Islamic Financial Industry", held by The International Islamic Center for Conciliation and Arbitration, Dubai 03.06.2010.
- A training course about "Mediation", held by World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in cooperation with The Ministry of Economy and Trade, 19-20.07.2010.
- A training course to obtain the certificate of "", held by Dar Al-Mashurah licensed by The Agency of Revision and Accounting on Islamic Banks and Institutions in Bahrain Kingdom, Damascus 26-30.09.2010.
- A training course in " Legislations on Banking " held by Lawyers Syndicate in Syria in cooperation with The German Institution for International Legal Cooperation (IRZ), Damascus 04-05.12.2010.
- A training course in "Contracts and Formations of Islamic Finance", held by Talal Abu Ghazalah International Group, Damascus 14-15.06.2011.
- A Symposium titled "Registering Foreign Agencies and Companies" held by Damascus Chamber of Commerce, Damascus 14.12.2011.
- A training course titled "Guarantee and Letter of Guarantee in The Syrian Laws".
- PMP training course.
- A training course titled "Internal Examination in Banks", held by Al-Tanmiah Company for Education and Development, Damascus 18.05-17.06.2013.
- A training course titled "Edification of The Quality Management System", held by Al-barakah Bank Syria in cooperation with The Company …., Damascus 07.05.2014.
Members in:
1. Membership in the international organization of Arab Lawyers Union – Cairo (U.A.A.) , since 2007 until this date.
2. Membership in Arabic Chamber for Conciliation and Arbitration – Cairo (A.C.C.A), since 2007 until this date.
3. Membership in Syrian Intellectual Property Association – Damascus (S.I.P.A), since 2007 until this date.
4. Membership in License Experts Society – Arab Countries – Amman (LES-AC), since 2007 until this date.
5. Membership in License Experts Society – International (LES-International), since 2007 until this date.
6. Membership in The Agency of Revision and Accounting on Islamic Banks and Institutions – Manamah - Bahrain Kingdom (AAOIFI), since 2012 until this date.
The first beginnings of this legal work might back to the year 1987 when it started as a lawyer office, that worked as an individual establishment honestly and faithfully. That office was growing and continued developing until it attained its current phase as a professional civil legal firm, which provides complete legal services with a high level of success in order to present more than anyone expects.
Our vision: We are looking forward to present best levels of legal services in a professional flexible manner making us at the head of professional legal services providers both locally and internationally.
Our Task:
is to assist all our clients with their business, so we provide them with preservation and protection legal services though a group of specialists armed with legal experience and high professional practice.
Our message:
is to provide our clients with best legal services through:
- Understanding their needs in the variety fields of their businesses.
- Commitment to and adoption of the newest strategies, advanced methods and best practices.
- Continuous assessment and development of all followed ways and mechanisms.
Our values:
- Showing fully concern, respect and appreciation to the clients.
- Linkage, honesty and high proficiency in work.
- Continuous confirmation on full commitment in the highest standards of quality.
- Creativity and durable renovation in the followed methods.
Researches:
1- The Imams' differences are a mercy for The nation, 1989.
2- Cultural invasion and its influence in corrupting youth, 2002.
3- The Connection between crime and going astray, 2003.
4- Al-Murabaha sale contracts between banking applications and legal provisions, (put a link for publishing on the website).
Articles:
1- The Electronic Book, Yemen Al-Thawra newspaper, Sana'a 15.11.2001.
2- Islamic Banks, The Syrian Al-Ba'eth newspaper, Damascus 8.8.2006.
3- The Importance of Act No.8 of 2007" The Act of protecting distinguished trademarks, geographical indications, industrial designs and models issued in 12.3.2007, Damascus electronic website www.edamascus.sy, Damascus 16.05.2007.
4- Islamic Banks emergence, and work characteristics, Al-Mizan Magazine, Damascus, First Edition, Damascus 2007.
Interviews:
1- Education and its influence on the conduct and thinking of youth, Tunisian Youth Radio Station, Tunisia 13.4.2002.
2- Allowance to create Islamic banks in Syria, Syrian Broadcasting Channel 31.7.2006.
3- Islamic banks today, Syria today program on The Syrian Broadcasting Channel , Damascus 15.3.2007.
4- The nature of work in Islamic banks, The Syrian Broadcasting Channel, Damascus 07.06.2012.
The first beginnings of this legal work might back to the year 1987 when it started as a lawyer office, that worked as an individual establishment honestly and faithfully. That office was growing and continued developing until it attained its current phase as a professional civil legal firm, which provides complete legal services with a high level of success in order to present more than anyone expects.
Our vision: We are looking forward to present best levels of legal services in a professional flexible manner making us at the head of professional legal services providers both locally and internationally.
Our Task:
is to assist all our clients with their business, so we provide them with preservation and protection legal services though a group of specialists armed with legal experience and high professional practice.
Our message:
is to provide our clients with best legal services through:
- Understanding their needs in the variety fields of their businesses.
- Commitment to and adoption of the newest strategies, advanced methods and best practices.
- Continuous assessment and development of all followed ways and mechanisms.
Our values:
- Showing fully concern, respect and appreciation to the clients.
- Linkage, honesty and high proficiency in work.
- Continuous confirmation on full commitment in the highest standards of quality.
- Creativity and durable renovation in the followed methods.