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Federal Law No. 2 of 2015 on Commercial Companies ("CCL 2015") introduced numerous provisions regarding record keeping and reporting and, as we all know, there was a reason behind this; following the implementation of CCL 2015,...

The UAE federal government has recently published in the Gazette, Federal Law No 2 of 2010, which amends certain provisions of Federal Law No 18 of 1981 Regulating Commercial Agencies (Agencies Law).

Settlement agreements often collapse when parties discover that headline numbers mask unresolved mechanics. This analysis examines how Dubai lawyers structure payment sequences, release timing, and security provisions to ensure that negotiated compromises can actually be performed without triggering new disputes over who must act first.

Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2025 dated 1 October 2025 amending the United Arab Emirates Commercial Companies Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 32 of 2021) (the "Law")...

Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2025 introduces significant amendments to the UAE's Commercial Companies Law, fundamentally reshaping corporate structuring possibilities. How do statutory drag-along and tag-along rights, multiple share classes for LLCs, and cross-jurisdictional redomiciliation enhance transactional flexibility and minority protections? This analysis examines the sophisticated evolution of the UAE's corporate legal framework and its implications for complex investment structures.

Securitisation and receivables sale/purchase agreements (such as discounting and factoring) are effective methods of financing used by entities to monetise their business receivables.

Cheque bounce and debt recovery still remain very common in commercial transactions in the UAE. As businesses often depend on cheques, invoices, credit facilities and payment commitments, delays or failures in payment...

Thinking of the Gulf as a region of individual yet closely linked countries requires a special comparative view over the legal situation in various areas of law.

Under the FIDIC form, whether it is the 1999 Rainbow suite or the 1987 Fourth Edition, which is still used fairly widely in the Middle East today, obtaining a decision from either the Engineer (4th Edition) or a DAB (1999 suite) is generally a precondition to a party being entitled to commence arbitration.

Contractual relations are relations we enter into every day of our lives, whether express or implied, whether formally or informally.

The UAE Commercial Agencies Law, issued under Federal Law No. 3 of 2022, came into effect on June 16, 2023, replacing the long-standing Federal Law No. 18 of 1981.

The UAE has issued Federal Decree-Law No. (20) of 2025 amending key provisions of Federal Decree-Law No. (32) of 2021 Concerning Commercial Companies...

Businesses facing copyright disputes in the UAE must answer three critical questions: what content is protected, who controls the rights, and what response will achieve a practical result. Federal Decree Law No 38 of 2021 provides the framework, but ownership depends on creation circumstances, written agreements, and careful evidence collection. Understanding the distinction between economic rights, moral rights, and statutory exceptions is essential before sending a complaint or pursuing enforcement.

Global B2C eCommerce sales of products and services are forecasted to reach $3.6 trillion in 2019 ($2.3 trillion in 2017), representing 13% of the share of total retail sales. In the U.S. alone ...

Discover how to build a clear, organised file for legal review in Dubai by preparing factual overviews, dated chronologies, complete agreements, and supporting documents that help lawyers assess your situation efficiently and provide focused advice.

With the current global issues caused by "COVID-19" including the closure of certain borders, we thought it would be helpful to outline the key differences in approach under UAE and English Law to force majeure clauses.

The continuous emergence of the Emirati legislator's intent to keep pace with all the changes and developments witnessed globally, particularly in the judicial domain, reflects the UAE's...