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It is indeed impossible to ignore the impact of COVID-19 on construction sector, especially in UAE which has lately been the hub...

•It is generally more common in a commercial circumstance for the landlord to own/manage the entire facility rather than just individual units. In this case should one of the units...

To support SMEs during the current global situation, many UAE Free Zone Authorities are putting in place several measures to assist foreign investors with the incorporation and administration of their local entities.

Whether it is for employment, buying/selling or leasing a property, construction of a building or applying for financial assistance from a bank, having a legal contract in such situations are inevitable.

Given the current regional growth and the increasing interest of firms to expand their market presence in the UAE, asset acquisition presents a compelling opportunity. An asset acquisition enables

Under normal circumstances it is presumed that Arbitration procedures have been complied with by all concerned parties.

The Bahrain Ministry of Commerce and Industry ("MOIC") recently passed Decision 29 of 2024 concerning the conditions and controls for practicing...

At the beginning of December, the UAE legislator issued Federal Decree-Law 20/2025, amending key provisions of Federal Decree-Law 32/2021 on Commercial Companies.

In the UAE, distinction is made between whether a franchise/distribution agreement ("Agreement") is "registered" in terms of UAE Federal Law No. 18 of 1981 on the Organisation of Commercial Agencies, as amended (the "Agency Law") or unregistered.

Through Cabinet Decision No. 58 of 2020 ("Decision") the United Arab Emirates ("UAE") updated their corporate compliance regulations with regard to real beneficiaries (also referred to as ultimate beneficial owners, "UBO").

The United Arab Emirates ("UAE") offers multi-jurisdictional setting up opportunities for foreign companies (i.e. non UAE companies).

As of November 12th, 2018, the following Laws and Regulations are effective

When it comes to mergers and acquisitions, due diligence is not just a legal obligation or a formal procedure. It is a crucial step that can make or break a deal...

A Relevant Entity that only undertakes a Holding Company Business will be subject to less stringent economic substance requirements.

A historic deal has been signed between UAE and Israel. Business between these two countries is finally open.

The provisions of the Company Law concerning liquidation are to be applied unless the company’s Memorandum or Articles of Association provide a specific procedure for its liquidation.

Federal Law No.2 of 2015 on Commercial Companies (the "New Law") came into force on 1 July 2015, replacing Federal Law No.8 of 1984.