Occasionally, shareholders in Limited Liability Companies resolve to terminate a manager previously appointed according to the company's Memorandum of Association and decide to appoint a new manager...

Article 215 and 217 of the Civil Procedures Law of the UAE states that a person does not have the right to enter into an arbitration agreement if the signatory does not have the authority to bind the person it is representing...

In the business world, companies are often held responsible for the actions of their employees, especially when those actions result in harm or damage to third parties.

In line with international efforts to bring greater transparency to the beneficial ownership of global corporations, in order to fight money laundering and terrorist financing, the Dubai International Financial Centre's ("DIFC") new Ultimate Beneficial Ownership Regulations recently came into force.

Through a recent decision TECOM has legally recognised the principal of "transfer of incorporation".

Federal Decree Law no 20 of 2025 ("CCL Amendment Law") has recently been promulgated which makes several significant changes to the Federal Decree Law no 32 of 2021 on Commercial Companies (the "CCL").

Article 215 and 217 of the Civil Procedures Law of the UAE states that a person does not have the right to enter into an arbitration agreement if the signatory does not have the authority to bind the person it is representing...

The Dubai Creative Clusters (DCC) Authority has recently issued the Private Companies Regulations 2016 (Regulations).

The UAE came into being in 1971. The self-taught local entrepreneur who set up shop selling just one product or service in those early days when he was in his 20s has now turned 70.

Foundations and Trusts are both legal entities that are used to manage assets and provide financial support for specific individuals or organizations.

In a landmark development poised to reshape the regulatory landscape of business in Dubai, H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai...

The Muslim holy month is upon us, and that means business practice in the Middle East in particular needs some cultural sensitivity.

The Department of Economic Development (DED) of Dubai has recently instituted Business Protection Department (BPD) solely for reconciling commercial disputes between businesses

A joint venture agreement (JVA) is an agreement between two or more parties setting out the terms in connection with the management of, and their relationship in relation to, a certain project (the JV).

The UAE Federal Government has issued a decree amending Article 227 of the UAE Commercial Companies Law, Federal Law No. (8) of 1984 (Companies Law) with the effect of abolishing minimum share capital requirements in respect of limited liability companies (LLCs) in the UAE.

On 6 February 2012, the NASDAQ Dubai securities exchange, which is based in the Dubai International Financial Centre (the DIFC), opened its proposed new Admission and Disclosure Standards (the ADSs) for public consultation.

Dubai Enacts New Contracting Regulation Law – Key Changes and Actions Required...

The regulatory environment governing business activities in Dubai continues to evolve to reflect commercial realities and support an increasingly integrated economic landscape.

LLCs are one of the most popular vehicles for carrying out business in the UAE outside of the Free Zones where the business activity does not involve banking, insurance or investment (where another corporate vehicle is required).

In this article we will like to highlight the important aspects on why it is critical that small businesses analyze ‘partnership agreements' and its legal implications.