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Federal Decree Law No. 25 of 2025 (the "New Civil Code") will come into effect on 1 June 2026, repealing and replacing Federal Law No. 5 of 1985 (as amended) (the "Old Civil Code")...

The new Federal Commercial Agency Code has seemingly incorporated extensive reforms when compared to its predecessor.

Searching for the best contract lawyer in Dubai produces rankings, advertisements, awards, and broad claims that are difficult to compare. The strongest lawyer for a shareholder agreement may not be the right person for a construction variation, employment settlement, franchise, technology license, or urgent breach dispute.

Choose a Dubai fraud lawyer by testing criminal, cybercrime, civil recovery, evidence, and court experience. Learn what to prepare before a consultation.

In recent years the construction sector has seen a return to growth in the Middle East and this has led to renewed interest in the licensing regime in the region for contractors and consultants/engineers.

As regional tensions escalate, UAE construction projects are facing rising costs, material shortages, and delays. Our latest article breaks down how FIDIC contracts and the UAE Civil Code provide practical tools...

A commercial action was filed before Dubai Court of First Instance by a construction company ("Party A") against an Employer ("Party B"). Party A requested the court to order Party B to pay the amount of AED 306,881 plus 12% interest from the due date until the receipt of full payment.

Learn who is the best embezzlement lawyer in dubai, what experience matters, how Article 453 cases are assessed, and how to prepare records before action.

Copyright infringement can be stressful for creators, businesses, influencers, publishers, software developers, photographers, designers, and media professionals.

Cross-border commercial operations are exposed to foreign counterparty risks, non-payment and serious delays in payments. Late payments interrupt liquidity and can critically affect the working capital and continuity of the enterprise in international trade. In order to reduce these risks, the UAE has modernized its commercial and procedural legislation, introducing structured mechanisms for debt recovery, statutory interest accrual, emergency judicial orders and cross-border enforcement.

Recent military escalation in the Middle East has once again demonstrated how quickly geopolitical developments can affect commercial activity.

Rita Abou Samra and Aishwarya More examine the latest 2025 compliance reforms introduced by DIFC and ADGM, highlighting key amendments to the DIFC Data Protection Law and ADGM's new auditor registration framework. The analysis explores expanded individual rights, broader application of data protection regulations, and the practical steps businesses must take to ensure compliance with these new governance requirements.

In Legal context a trust is a foundational concept that has played an incremental role in property ownership and the protection of equitable interests for centuries.

A disagreement can quickly become stressful when money, property, employment, family interests or business relationships are involved. For UAE residents and expatriates, the situation may feel even more complicated because of unfamiliar court procedures, Arabic documentation and strict legal deadlines.

Ras Al Khaimah has introduced Law No. 10 of 2026, replacing the previous real estate development framework and establishing new requirements for developers with active projects. The Amended Law affects existing off-plan contracts, escrow arrangements, purchaser default procedures, and development structures across RAK, including Economic Zones. Developers must now review their registration requirements, broker agreements, financing arrangements, and sale documentation to ensure compliance with provisions th

The UAE Cabinet has issued Executive Regulations to the Competition Law, introducing significant procedural clarifications for merger control filings.

The Federal Decree Law No. 32 of 2021 on Commercial Companies ("CCL") represented the most substantial reform of the corporate law regime in the UAE.

In a major strategic development, Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) has officially launched new Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) and Holding Company licences...