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We have all heard the story before: a contractor on a development made a huge windfall when the price of steel and concrete plummeted as a result of the global economic slowdown.

In addition to our previous article which discussed the process for disclosure and inspection of documents, this article discusses the procedures for witness summons, depositions, and document filing for trials in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Courts.

Moral damages, non-material or non-pecuniary damages, are a significant part of Federal Law No. 5/1985 on the Civil Transactions Law (Civil Code) in the UAE.

The waiver of a right to refer a dispute to arbitration could be express or implied. However such a waiver has to be clear and unambiguous so as to avoid doubts about the intent of the party to wave the right.

FIDIC has a different category known as Rainbow suite for varied projects or contracts.

The use of LOIs as the basis for construction projects has mushroomed in the Gulf in rent years. However the practice carries a significant risk to the parties involved, who may end-up finding themselves in a legal predicament. Heba Osman, Partner, Fenwick Elliott LLP, writes.

Investing in off-plan properties in Dubai is an exciting opportunity, offering advantages such as acquiring properties at the project's lowest cost, high return on investment (ROI)...

Speedier commercial cases, reshaped economic rights for women and local HQ requirements all prove good news for cohesion in the region.

Liabilities and warranties, especially in construction contracts depend upon the nature of the project and more importantly, the type of contract.

The bank Guarantee in UAE is governed under Civil Transaction law No 5 of 1985 owing to its commercial nature heedless of the capacity of the party to whom such an instrument is issued or the reason for which it is issued.

The spread of COVID-19 has disrupted the world's economy and poses a significant challenge for most businesses.

The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has enacted the Administrative Regulations 2025, significantly overhauling its framework for investigation, supervision, and enforcement.

Ras Al Khaimah is one of seven's emirates of the UAE. As a recent World Bank report pointed out, Ras Al Khaimah has one of the best economies for enforcement contracts and its "estimated Ease...

The concept of good faith is pervasive in all contracts of insurance and reinsurance in the United Arab Emirates.

The UAE has developed a strong legal framework for protecting intellectual property and resolving commercial brand disputes. This framework is supported by major legislative reforms, including Federal Decree-Law...

Liability is a billion-dollar word. Legally, socially and morally, all actions are subject to and governed by a sense of moderation.

An option agreement is a contractual arrangement where one party (the grantor) provides another party (the option holder) the right, but not the obligation, to enter into a specified transaction under defined conditions...

Driving instructors who fail to honour contracts with learners could be fined up to OMR2,000 and put behind bars for a year, the Public Prosecution in Oman has warned.