Contract Disputes in Dubai: Legal Remedies for Breach of Agreement under UAE Laws
In the United Arab Emirates, the question is: what happens if a contract is breached, and what legal remedies are available? is common among businesses when commercial obligations are not met. When dealing with contractual disputes in the UAE, the legal framework must be considered, including the onshore civil law system and, where relevant, the rules of the …
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Employment Disputes in the UAE: Remote Work, Salary Delays, and Wage Claims
Introduction The regulatory architecture governing employment relations in the United Arab Emirates private sector has undergone its most significant structural transformation. The framework, established under Federal Law No. 8 of 1980, was entirely repealed and replaced by Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021. The new framework moved private sector employment contracts away from unlimited-term contracts …
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PROJECT FINANCE TRANSACTIONS – LEGAL RISKS AND RISK-MITIGATION STRATEGIES
Growing populations and increasing infrastructure demands continue to create a need for large-scale projects across multiple industries, including natural resource development, energy projects, transportation, technology, and industrial plants. These projects are usually capital-intensive, making them impossible to finance using conventional loan structures[1]. Thus, project finance becomes a ready technique for funding large-scale, capital-intensive projects.
The KYC challenges faced by luxury entities in Brazil: A recent COAF investigation and the limits of formal compliance
Know Your Client (“KYC”) procedures have assumed an increasingly central role in anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (“AML/CFT”) compliance programs. Entities are expected not only to identify their customers, but also to understand the nature of their activities and to assess whether transactions are consistent with the customer’s financial profile, and to identify any red …
Publication in the Official Gazette of Legislative Decree No. 96/2026 implementing Directive (EU) 2023/970 on pay transparency
On 1 June 2026, Legislative Decree No. 96 of 7 May 2026 was published in the Official Gazette No. 125 (General Series), concerning the “Implementation of Directive (EU) 2023/970 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 May 2023, aimed at strengthening the application of the principle of equal pay for men and …
AI agents under the AI Act and delegated decrees. Classification and liability
Agent-based AI systems, capable of planning autonomously, using external tools and executing sequences of actions with minimal human intervention, raise two important legal questions. The first concerns their classification under Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 (‘AI Act’), whilst the second concerns the liability regime for damages arising therefrom. Both issues are addressed by the two recent draft …
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E-commerce and low-value consignments: Customs issues operational guidance ahead of 1 July 2026
In a notice dated 15 May 2026, the Customs and Monopolies Agency provided operational guidance ahead of the introduction of the new flat-rate duty on low-value consignments.
Lawyer in UAE: A Practical Guide for Expats and Residents
Choosing a good lawyer in the UAE can be a confusing task, especially for expats not familiar with the local courts, the procedures in Arabic, free zone rules and the difference between legal advice and court representation. Whether it is a matter related to family, property, employment, business, banking, inheritance, criminal complaints or civil disputes, …
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Financial Crime Investigations in the UAE: What Companies and Directors Should Know
Financial crime investigations in the UAE are subject to a strict legal and regulatory framework, including Federal Decree-Law No. 10 of 2025 on Combating Money Laundering Crimes, Combating the Financing of Terrorism and the Financing of Arms Proliferation, its Implementation Regulations under Cabinet Resolution No. 134 of 2025 and the Federal Decree-Law No. 31 of …
Resolution of Banking and Loan Disputes in the United Arab Emirates: A Comprehensive Analysis of the Modern Legislative and Enforcement Frameworks
Introduction Federal Decree-Law No. 6 of 2025 provides a new legal framework for the UAE financial sector. It places banking, insurance, payment services, and related financial activities under the supervision of the Central Bank. The law is significant to bank disputes in the UAE as it increases regulatory duties, consumer protection, supervision, and penalties.