How Is Child Custody Decided After Divorce in the UAE?
Child custody is often one of the most sensitive issues after divorce. For parents in the UAE, the main concern is usually simple: who will the child live with, who will make important decisions, and how will the other parent remain involved in the child’s life?
Securing Justice in a Medical Case Before the UAE Courts
Executive Summary The father of a young child sued a healthcare facility and the treating doctors for medical negligence. The lawsuit is about a failure to diagnose a medical condition, which led to the permanent loss of the affected organ. Mrs. Awatif Al Khouri of Awatif Mohammed Shoqi Advocates and Legal Consultancy represented the father …
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UAE Construction Contracts – Key Changes & Dispute Risks Under the 2026 Civil Transactions Law.
Introduction The UAE legal system is seeing a major change with the issuance of Federal Decree-Law No. 25 of 2025 on Civil Transactions Law, effective 1 June 2026. It repeals and replaces in full the long-standing Federal Law No. 5 of 1985. The Civil Code of 1985 generally left it to the courts in their …
DELAYED DISMISSAL RENDERS THE ILLNESS IRRELEVANT
With regard to dismissal for exceeding the statutory sick leave period, the employer’s prolonged inaction following the employee’s return to work may constitute a tacit waiver of its right to terminate the employment contract, with the consequence that previous absences, for which the decision not to dismiss has already been made, cannot subsequently be “recovered” …
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Early Lease Termination in Dubai: Tenant Rights, Landlord Remedies, and Legal Procedures
The early termination of a tenancy contract is a common issue for tenants in Dubai’s fast-moving rental market when tenants have to deal with job loss, relocation, family changes, or sudden financial pressure. Though fixed-term tenancy agreements give landlords and tenants certainty, a tenant cannot usually end the lease early simply by deciding to vacate.
Digital Evidence and Technology-Enabled Dispute Resolution in the UAE
Introduction The UAE has adopted large-scale initiatives to embed advanced technologies in public services, regulation, and technology-enabled dispute resolution. This evolution in the area of conflict resolution is based on a strong legislative basis that addresses the validity of electronic transactions, the admissibility of digital evidence, and the updating of civil procedures. The overall objective is to …
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Cheque Bounce and Debt Recovery in the UAE: Legal Remedies and Enforcement Procedures
Cheque bounce and debt recovery still remain very common in commercial transactions in the UAE. As businesses often depend on cheques, invoices, credit facilities and payment commitments, delays or failures in payment can very quickly lead to legal disputes.
How far a dollar reaches: a guide to OFAC extraterritoriality
What they are, how they operate, what their extraterritoriality means, and why a single dollar can bring a European transaction under United States jurisdiction
SEAT MATTERS: CHALLENGING A TRIBUNAL’S RULING ON JURISDICTION
Kompetenz-Kompetenz is the universally accepted principle that empowers arbitration tribunals to decide on their own jurisdiction. However, recent decisions in the Indian Supreme Court and the Singapore High Court provide timely reminders on whether and when such jurisdictional rulings can be referred to the local supervisory court. Parties must remember the inconsistency across jurisdictions in …
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Turkish Citizenship by Investment 2027: A Smarter Path to a Second Passport for Investors and Families
Imagine finding the perfect property in Turkey. You are excited. The numbers make sense. The location feels right. Your family can already picture spending time there. Then a question appears in the back of your mind. Will this investment actually qualify for Turkish Citizenship by Investment 2027?