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The DIFC's Digital Economy Court paves the way for the resolution of emerging disputes with a new set of specialised rules that seamlessly blend expertise and technology.

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has enacted significant amendments to its legislation through DIFC Law Amendment Law No. 1 of 2024.

An assignment under UAE law is the transfer of certain obligations or rights from one party to another.

The Dubai Financial Services Authority's Business Plan 2023–2024, published last week, marks the continuing maturity of the Dubai International Financial Centre ....

Deciding to start a new business is a major life transition. After countless brainstorming sessions, preliminary planning for a business model, and perhaps some catchy taglines...

For years, it has been pointed out that the majority of funds underperform the market. But not all of them! Well-chosen funds can provide quick and easy exposure to the market's ...

The Dubai Financial Services Authority ("DFSA"), has recently issued a consultation paper setting out proposed changes to its Enforcement and Supervisory decision making processes.

"Age doesn't matter" is applicable nearly everywhere—almost like a broken record, so to speak.

The 2026 Prescribed Company Regulations introduce key considerations around ownership, licensing, CSP appointments, and regulatory compliance for investors structuring investments through the DIFC. This practical guide examines the updated framework and highlights critical points investors must consider when establishing and maintaining a Prescribed Company.

On 26 September 2022, the UAE legislator issued Federal Decree-Law No. 23 of 2022, amending certain provisions of Federal Decree-Law No. 14 of 2018 concerning the Central Bank and the Regulation of Financial Activities and Establishments (the "Banking Law").

In a significant development for the UAE's financial landscape, the country has introduced its first-ever dirham-backed stablecoin – AE Coin, launched by AED Stablecoin LLC

Cash flow is essential for business continuity but this is even more critical amidst COVID-19 and its associated impact on the global economy.

Following a series of recent government announcements and much speculation in the market, a new Foreign Direct Investment Law has been published in the UAE Official Gazette and is now in force.

The DIFC Court of Appeal ruled, on 26 November, that the DIFC Courts have freestanding jurisdiction to issue Worldwide Freezing Orders in support of foreign proceedings, even where there is no jurisdictional nexus between the DIFC and the parties to the proceedings or the relevant facts and circumstances.

DIFC has expanded access to its Prescribed Company regime by removing previous eligibility restrictions. Investors, families and international groups can now consider a DIFC Prescribed Company for passive holding and structuring purposes, although most companies must appoint a DIFC-licensed Corporate Services Provider (CSP).

In a significant recent award, a Tribunal appointed by the LCIA held that the doctrine of estoppel by convention forms part of DIFC law.

In this article we look at the client assets rules (CASS) applicable to UAE financial free zone firms.