People seek the assistance of professionals with the view of obtaining expert advice on matters that are beyond their proficiency or expertise.

One of the oldest forms of taking evidence in a court of law is by way of producing witnesses. In the UAE, witnesses are governed according to...

Artificial intelligence (AI) and deep fake technology are transforming the banking industry in various ways. AI is the ability of machines to perform tasks that normally...

The pith of criminal law depends on two elements Actus Reus and Mens Rea derived from the legal maxim "actus non facit reum nisi mens sit rea" which means no act is punishable without a guilty mind

It is important for anyone accused in any criminal case to understand what his rights are in criminal sessions. The accused should at least be able to imagine how things...

The INTERPOL is the world’s largest international police organization; it is based in France with a membership of 190 countries.

If there is a convention between UAE and another country for extradition, this will take priority to the UAE International Judicial Corporation Law.

The COVID-19 pandemic dominated 2020. Cybercriminals have been busy exploiting vulnerabilities as a result of the pandemic, disrupting companies with remote working becoming a reality.

A Russian woman, 34, said that her husband, 41, took their daughter for a walk and never returned.

The Dubai Court of Cassation recently issued an important judgment addressing the intersection of cybercrime, blackmail and the interpretation of criminal intent within the context of legal notices.

Drug possession and personal use in the UAE are governed by Federal Decree-Law No. (30) of 2021 on Combating Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances, as amended (the “Narcotics Law“), in force since 2 January 2022.

Trespassing, in common parlance, means entering and /or staying at a person's property without the permission of such person.

The UAE Federal Law No. 2 of 2015 On Commercial Companies defines a Limited Liability Company as a company ...

Bouncing of Cheques is witnessed as the incessant complication confronted by the people of UAE. The criminal act is defined under the provisions of criminal law and it can result into penalties...

Electronic fraud is one of the new forms of cybercrime that has widely spread recently and has become a threat to many members of society, especially after the increasing use of modern technology in the fields of communications, management, banking, and finance, which constitute a fertile environment for the organized work of electronic criminal gangs.

In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), individuals may find themselves in situations where their freedom is restricted through detention or arrest. While both detention and arrest involve limitations...

As devastating as it sounds, the couple could not survive the horrific accident; however, their daughters were able to escape the dreadful incident even after sustaining severe injuries.

All citizens, residents and tourists to the United Arab Emirates must be aware of the non-tolerance for drugs in the region.

Online defamation raises a myriad of legal questions, leaving individuals unsure of whether to take legal action, the potential consequences for the defendant, and the possibility of claiming compensation for damages...

Being involved in a criminal case in the UAE is stressful for everyone, but for expats, the situation can feel worse. A police complaint, arrest, travel ban, bounced check issue, cybercrime allegation, drug-related accusation, assault complaint, or fraud investigation can impact not only your freedom but also your job, visa, family stability, and future residence in the UAE.