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    UAE Legal Q&A: Can My UAE Company Lodge A Dispute With An International Company Locally?

    I have a small company in the UAE and I signed a contract with an international company.
    United Arab EmiratesCorporate/Commercial Law
    Dr Hassan Elhais
    Dr Hassan Elhais
  • Article

    UK Supreme Court Unshackles The Rule On Penalties Under English Law

    Both the DIFC and ADGM legal systems are predicated on English common law and this judgment will filter through to them in time.
    United Arab EmiratesCorporate/Commercial Law
    Dentons
    Dentons
Article

United Arab Emirates Regulatory Update

The Abu Dhabi Global Markets Authority (ADGM) adopted several amendments to their Commercial Legislation recently in a bid to align with the international best practices.
United Arab EmiratesCorporate/Commercial Law
Intertrust
Intertrust
  • Article

    The Vicious Circle Of “What If”: A Gift, A Favour, Or A Crime?

    In business, gifts and hospitality can be a perfectly normal way to show respect and maintain relationships, a simple gesture of appreciation.
    United Arab EmiratesCriminal Law
    Habib Al Mulla & Partners
    Habib Al Mulla & Partners
  • Article

    UAE Legal Q&As: How Does The Court Ensure Lawsuit Settlements Are Paid?

    Execution of final and enforceable judgments are carried out from the premises of the Court of First Instance under the supervision of the Execution Judge and assisted by execution officers.
    United Arab EmiratesLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
    Dr Hassan Elhais
    Dr Hassan Elhais
  • Article

    Dubai Court's Decision No. (10) Of 2020 – Virtual Department For Objections On Payment Orders Established At The Commercial Court

    On 13 May 2020, the Commercial Court of Dubai issued Decision No. (10) of 2020 concerning the establishment of a virtual payment order department at the Commercial Court (the Decision),...
    United Arab EmiratesCoronavirus (COVID-19)
    BSA Law
    BSA Law
  • Video

    Andrew Tarbuck And Rachel Fox Discuss Latest Tax Developments (Video)

    The M&A landscape across the region is evolving, driven by the growing influence of tax developments that are happening at a rapid pace!
    United Arab EmiratesTax
    Al Tamimi & Company
    Al Tamimi & Company
  • Article

    How Does The Court Ensure Lawsuit Settlements Are Paid?

    Question: If the court rules in favour of the claimant (the person who filed the lawsuit), what does the court do to ensure payment is received? And is there punishment for non-compliance?
    United Arab EmiratesCorporate/Commercial Law
    Dr Hassan Elhais
    Dr Hassan Elhais
  • Article

    Amendments To The Commercial Transactions Law Relating To Bounced Cheques

    Federal Decree Number 14 of 2020 ("Decree") was amended and included new articles to the UAE commercial transaction law no. 18 of 1993.
    United Arab EmiratesFinance and Banking
    HAS Law Firm
    HAS Law Firm
  • Article

    Dubai Government Issues A New Law On Musataha Rights Over Commercial & Industrial Real Estate

    Government of Dubai has issued Decree No. 23 of 2022 (the "Decree") to control the granting of Musataha rights in the Emirate of Dubai. The objective of the Decree is to regulate & control the use of commercial and ...
    United Arab EmiratesReal Estate and Construction
    Abdo Rafiq & Partners
    Abdo Rafiq & Partners
  • Article

    Asset Holding & Investment Structuring With ADGM SPVs

    The Abu Dhabi Global Market ("ADGM") is quickly becoming one of the most attractive jurisdictions in the United Arab Emirates for establishing Special Purpose Vehicles ("SPVs").
    United Arab EmiratesCorporate/Commercial Law
    BSA Law
    BSA Law
  • Article

    Can You Terminate A Sale-Purchase Agreement In UAE?

    A sale and purchase agreement (SPA) is a most utilized contract/agreement in language in business exchanges particularly in the land division.
    United Arab EmiratesCorporate/Commercial Law
    Dr Hassan Elhais
    Dr Hassan Elhais
  • Article

    Commercial Leasing And Breach Of Contract Punishments

    In legal terms, a lease agreement can be defined as ‘a contract by which one party conveys land, property, services, etc. to another for a specified time, usually in return for a periodic payment'.
    United Arab EmiratesCorporate/Commercial Law
    Dr Hassan Elhais
    Dr Hassan Elhais
  • Video

    Diversifying Into The Middle East Market: Practical Considerations (Video)

    Join us for the second session in our economic diversification series in which we explore opportunities and strategies for expanding your business into the Middle East market.
    United Arab EmiratesCorporate/Commercial Law
    Gowling WLG
    Gowling WLG
  • Article

    Dubai Launches New Design And E-Commerce Hubs

    A cornerstone of Dubai's success in attracting businesses and encouraging growth across a diverse range of sectors has been the continued establishment of free zones.
    United Arab EmiratesCorporate/Commercial Law
    Dentons
    Dentons
  • Article

    How Can Business Law Help In Forming Contracts?

    The UAE has issued many critical changes in recent years in furtherance of its aim to establish itself as the leading business hub in the region, one that promotes a business-friendly environment.
    United Arab EmiratesCorporate/Commercial Law
    Dr Hassan Elhais
    Dr Hassan Elhais
  • Article

    New E-Commerce Regulations Issued In Sharjah

    E-commerce is an ever-growing area in the world today. Everything was at one point not too long ago, exclusively bought by people through physically going to a store ...
    United Arab EmiratesCorporate/Commercial Law
    STA Law Firm
    STA Law Firm
  • Article

    UAE Announces Amendments Removing Foreign Ownership Restrictions For Onshore Commercial Companies

    On 23 November 2020, the UAE's official press agency announced that a Federal decree law has been issued making significant amendments to the Commercial Companies Law (Federal Law No. 2/2015)...
    United Arab EmiratesCorporate/Commercial Law
    Stephenson Harwood
    Stephenson Harwood
  • Video

    Is It Illegal To Charge Interest When Loaning Someone's Money? (Video)

    Answer: In general, taking interests is a breach of the criminal law if it's between two individuals.
    United Arab EmiratesCriminal Law
    Dr Hassan Elhais
    Dr Hassan Elhais
  • Article

    UAE Legal Q&A: Is It Illegal To Charge Interest When Loaning Someone Money?

    When I asked the supplier to pay the money, he threatened me and said I do not have the right to claim this interest and he said he can put me in jail.
    United Arab EmiratesCriminal Law
    Dr Hassan Elhais
    Dr Hassan Elhais
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