Overview of Choice of Law in UAE Personal Status Cases
Introduction The legislative framework in the UAE that regulates family and personal status matters has undergone a substantial transformation, transitioning to a more sophisticated and inclusive system. This transformation is anchored by the enactment of Federal Decree Law No. 41 of 2024, that abrogates and replaces Federal Law No. 28 of 2005. This modernization initiative is …
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Flood Damage in the UAE: Understanding Insurance Liability and the Scope of the Force Majeure Defense
Introduction The recent heavy rain and storm conditions seen across the UAE have led to a lot of discussion about insurance coverage and who is legally responsible when property or vehicles are damaged. These events have also shown that insurance disputes are rarely decided by policy wording alone, especially when it is storm damage in …
What does a criminal lawyer in the UAE do? An Easy Guide for Expats
Introduction It can be scary to deal with a criminal case in the UAE, especially if you don’t know much about the country’s legal system. The criminal process has strict rules that are very different from those in many other countries. These rules cover everything from police investigations and public prosecution procedures to court hearings …
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Things to Avoid When Facing Criminal Charges in the UAE: Legal Insights from a Criminal Lawyer
A criminal lawyer in the UAE gives practical advice on what not to do when facing criminal charges. When you are charged with a crime in the UAE, it can be very scary, especially for expats, business owners, tourists, and families with people from different countries. In the UAE, many crimes that might not be …
RED NOTICE AND INTERNATIONAL WARRANTS
Introduction An INTERPOL Red Notice is a vital component of the international alert system, functioning as an official communication to law enforcement agencies worldwide, requesting the location and provisional detention of a specified individual. A critical distinction is that a Red Notice does not constitute an international arrest warrant. Instead, it acts as an international …
Corporate Governance: The Power of 10
We have so far, in the Corporate Governance series, delved into the governance protections for shareholders and fiduciary duties of directors. In this article, we specifically focus on the protection available to minority shareholders in companies, including a highlight on the number ‘10’ as far as corporate governance is concerned.
REINVESTMENTS BY AIFs
Executive Summary Reinvestment is a tool used by AIFs to reuse the same capital more than once for investment without requiring investors/LPs to actually infuse any capital beyond their commitment amount into the AIF.
Scheme Models and use of LLP for AIFs in India
Introduction Alternative Investment Funds (“AIFs”) in India are granted a perpetual registration to operate in that capacity by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (“SEBI”).[1] While the term ‘AIF’ is defined to mean the pooling vehicle or the fund itself under the SEBI (Alternative Investment Funds) Regulations, 2012 (“AIF Regulations”)[2], there is a separate …
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THE IMPLICATIONS OF THE UAE’S NEW SECURITIES AND INVESTMENT LAWS
An analysis of Federal Decree-Laws No. 32 and 33 of 2025 and the UAE’s broader 2025–2026 legislative reform programme
When Stability Matters: Why Gibraltar Is Quietly Returning to the Conversation
Periods of geopolitical uncertainty often prompt internationally mobile individuals and families to reassess where they live, work, and hold their wealth. Recent developments across global markets and geopolitics have once again led many advisers and families to revisit that discussion. In that context, Gibraltar is increasingly re‑entering the conversation. Not as a reactionary solution, but …
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