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The position is highly dynamic and there may be many developments over the coming weeks

BLK Partners is a multi-jurisdictional law firm operating across Saudi Arabia, UAE, Lebanon, and Egypt, providing comprehensive legal services under registered trademarks in each region. The firm's structure includes independent legal entities in different countries, all operating under the BLK Partners brand with distinct registration numbers and licenses.

What are the key difference in the legislation in the UAE and other key international jurisdiction?

The UAE Contracts are governed by two primary legislations, the Civil Code and the Commercial Transactions Law. The Civil Code Law under Federal Decree Law No. 25 of 2025, to be enacted on 1st June 2026...

Arbitration agreements are commonplace in construction contracts throughout the UAE and across the wider Middle East region. This is especially so in circumstances involving a foreign entity

Real estate transactions in Dubai are a fundamental part of the region's economic activity, requiring precise organization and effective mechanisms to ensure smooth deals and protect the rights of contracting parties.

We thank you for your questions. In light of the great number of questions mostly regarding Purchasers' possibility to terminate SPAs when Developers fail to fulfill their contractual obligations, ...

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is uniquely positioned as a global commercial hub, bridging Asia, Africa and Europe.

The UAE's international arbitration framework continues to evolve with significant legal reforms and institutional developments. This comprehensive analysis examines the dual onshore/offshore legal system, recent legislative changes including the new Civil Transactions Law and DIFC Courts Law, and critical procedural aspects from tribunal constitution to award enforcement. Understanding these developments is essential for practitioners navigating arbitration in one of the Middle East's most dynamic legal ju

The legal landscape of the United Arab Emirates has undergone a paradigm shift in its approach to international and domestic arbitration over the past two decades.

The savings that can be obtained with implementing an e-signature solution can be significant, particularly if your business is handling many documents.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced a new package of reforms to its corporate legislative framework through Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2025 (Amendment)...

A resolution issued by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense of the UAE...

On 1 April 2015, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, enacted Federal Law No 2 of 2015 (the Commercial Companies Law, or Law).

The UAE's legal landscape is evolving rapidly with new laws affecting contracts, tax compliance, employment practices, and corporate governance. Understanding how Federal Decree-Law No. 25 of 2025, updated AML frameworks, and revised employment regulations impact your business operations is essential for maintaining compliance and avoiding disputes. Are your company's internal policies, contracts, and decision-making processes aligned with these regulatory changes?

As a center for international trade and dispute resolution, the UAE has established a clear legal framework for the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments.

This insight examines precautionary attachment (الحجز التحفظي/أمر الحجز) as a means of securing a debtor’s assets: whether an attachment can be obtained before a judgment is issued, what the court requires, how a court-appointed expert’s report can strengthen the application, whether the creditor must provide security, and the deadlines on which attachments are most often lost.

Real estate is a major sector of the Dubai economy and thus requires a comprehensive and transparent legal framework to regulate the complex relationship between landlord and tenant.