The Jurisdiction of the Syrian Courts
In accordance with the Civil Procedure Code provided for in Law 1/2016, the Syrian courts assume jurisdiction over a dispute where a nexus between a litigant and Syria can be established, such as where...
Category: Legal Reports
The SLJ publishes regular legal reports on a range of subjects related to Syrian law that are of interest to its readers. The reports deal with specific legal matters such as the legal profession, nationality, immigration, arbitration and so forth. Some of our works have been cited by other publications, which report on developments in Syria, for their thorough analysis.
The Application of Contract Law in Syria
As a civil law jurisdiction, the law of contract in Syria originates from several distinct legislative sources, including but not limited to the Civil Code provided for in Legislative Decree 84/1949, the Commercial Code...
The Legal Framework for the Industrial Sector in Syria
Manufacturers intending to establish factories and pursue industrial activities in Syria must first obtain their standard industrial licenses to do so from the Ministry of Industry in accordance with Law 21/1958. They should also...
Employment in the Syrian Private Sector: Law and Practice
Syria’s labour code is contained within the provisions of the Employment Law 17/2010, which applies to relationships between employers and employees in the private sector. Law 17/2010, unlike its predecessor Law 91/1959, is considered...
The Nature of Syria’s Civil Code
The Syrian legal system is a member of the family of secular civil law jurisdictions, which are prevalent in France and the rest of continental Europe. The Civil Code, which is regarded as one of...
Recommendations for Judicial Reforms in Syria
Introduction While judicial reforms should cover the entire spectrum of the justice system in Syria, it would be more constructive to focus initially on contentious lawsuits in the civil court system as opposed to...
A Comprehensive Insight into Syrian Family Law
Syria is famously known as a mosaic of religious faiths with its people practicing a diverse set of beliefs. As such, the Syrian state prefers not to directly regulate aspects of family law, or...
Marota City: Countdown to Skyline
Marota City, the new district in Damascus destined to host modern real estate developments within a space of 2,149,000 square meters, may be a giant construction site at the moment. However, if a controversial...
Incorporating a Limited Liability Company in Syria
The Companies Law provided for in Legislative Decree 29/2011 permits the establishment of certain business entities, the most important of which are joint stock companies, limited liability companies and partnerships. It is essential to point out...
The New Urban Renewal Law in Syria
It is not the first time that a Law 10 has garnered so much attention in Syria. In 1991, the People’s Assembly, the Syrian Parliament, approved the Investment Law 10/1991, which was ratified by...