Bail Procedures in UAE Criminal Cases Explained
Facing a criminal case in the UAE can be overwhelming, especially when it involves arrest or detention. One of the most common concerns is whether a person can be released while the case is ongoing. This is where the concept of bail becomes important. Under UAE law, bail is not an automatic right in all …
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Construction Law in Transition: Key Changes Under the UAE’s New Civil Code
INTRODUCTION For approximately four decades, construction contracts in the United Arab Emirates (“UAE”) have been governed by Federal Law No. 5 of 1985 concerning the Civil Transactions Law of the UAE (the “1985 Civil Code”). However, the 1985 Civil Code is now set to be replaced by Federal Decree Law No. 25 of 2025 …
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Dispute Resolution Services in UAE: Where to Find Effective Legal Solutions
Disputes can arise in many situations, whether between business partners, landlords and tenants, employers and employees, buyers and sellers, or family members. In the UAE, resolving a dispute does not always mean going straight to court. There are several practical ways to deal with a disagreement, depending on the nature of the issue, the documents …
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What is Financial Fraud in the UAE?
Financial fraud under UAE law refers to any act of deception, misrepresentation, or unlawful conduct with the intention of obtaining money, property, or financial advantage. It covers offenses like embezzlement, forgery, cyber fraud, and misappropriation of funds, which are punishable under criminal law.
Mining Development Trust Program 2026–2030
On May 13, 2026, the Institutional Program of the Mining Development Trust (FIFOMI) was published in the Federal Official Gazette, a significant update that redefines the operational and programmatic focus of this institution. This program is aimed at strengthening financing, training, and technical assistance for the national mining sector and its value chain.
Selective repurchase exemption: The CSA’s bold bid to reshape Canada’s issuer bid, take-over bid and beneficial ownership reporting regimes
On May 14, 2026, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) released a comprehensive package of proposed amendments and accompanying policy changes targeting the issuer bid, take-over bid, and early warning reporting regimes under Canadian securities law (Proposed Amendments). The proposals span amendments to National Instrument 62-104 Take-Over Bids and Issuer Bids (NI 62-104), National Instrument 62-103 …
Martinelli Advogados advises Scala Logística on the acquisition of a stake in fuel transport operator Transpodiesel
Scala Logística has acquired an equity stake in Transpodiesel Ltda., a company specialised in the handling and transportation of hazardous liquid cargo and fuels.
UPDATING OWNERSHIP STRUCTURE AND INFORMATION ON ULTIMATE BENEFICIAL OWNERS
Maintaining up-to-date information on ultimate beneficial owners (the “UBOs”) and the ownership structure in the Unified State Register of Legal Entities, Individual Entrepreneurs and Public Organisations (the “USR”) is an obligation of every legal entity in Ukraine.
When rules change, it’s never just about the rules
Whenever a new legislation is introduced, it is easy to assume that everything in business will suddenly change. In Cyprus, the first months of this year have brought two significant developments: a tax reform that came into force in January, and new foreign direct investment legislation that began applying in April. At first glance, these …
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Public Procurement in Cyprus: 10 Common Misconceptions under Cypriot and EU Law
Public procurement procedures are often surrounded by persistent misconceptions such as the perception that they are strictly formal processes where “the lowest price always wins” and where even minor errors automatically lead to exclusion. In practice, the legal framework governing public procurement is significantly more nuanced.