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Since the ICV and IKTVA programs do not allow mutual recognition, suppliers cope to comply with several localisation programs in the region.

Unpaid invoices can have a serious effect on a business. Late payments can disrupt the cash flow of suppliers, service providers, contractors, landlords and trading companies, put pressure on staff and vendors...

This case, in which Al Tamimi successfully represented the Claimant at all levels of the proceedings, is significant for the new legal precedent established by the Court of Cassation.

The DIFC Court has issued its first substantive guidance on how courts should exercise discretion when setting aside arbitral awards under Article 41 of the DIFC Arbitration Law. Building on the landmark Oheo Bank v Parker decision, this new framework distinguishes between errors that materially affect award outcomes and those that do not, establishing when intervention is appropriate and when deference to arbitral tribunals should prevail.

Abu Dhabi's off-plan real estate market is undergoing significant regulatory transformation, with new escrow and purchaser protection rules reshaping how developer funds are held and released. Administrative decisions issued in 2025 introduce conditional early withdrawal mechanisms and standardized cancellation frameworks that fundamentally alter cash flow dynamics and risk allocation for developers, lenders, and purchasers.

Navigating the UAE's complex legal landscape requires understanding federal laws, emirate-level procedures, and free zone regulations. This comprehensive guide explores what makes effective legal counsel in the Emirates, from document-driven court procedures to the nuances of civil law principles and specialized jurisdictions like DIFC and ADGM.

In the UAE a breach of contract may occur for non-performance, delayed performance, defective performance or refusal to perform an obligation when it is due. The legal consequences depend on the terms of the contract, the nature of the breach, the loss occasioned and the remedy sought.

The UAE has emerged as a premier global sporting hub, hosting world-class events and professional leagues that draw elite international talent. Behind this commercial success lies...

FOSFA 53, which stands for the Federation of Oils, Seeds, and Fats Association Limited, is an industry-standard contract used for the international trade of vegetable oils and fats.

Real estate transactions in Dubai are governed by federal civil law and emirate-specific property regulations that protect buyers from delays, defects, and project cancellations. The new Civil Transactions Law introduces enhanced pre-contractual disclosure requirements, hardship provisions, and defect warranty claims, while Dubai's specialized off-plan framework establishes mandatory developer procedures and tribunal pathways for investor recovery.

By the time a company is raising a serious institutional round, it has usually passed through several earlier stages: friends-and-family support, angel investment, SAFEs or convertible instruments, bridge financing, adviser arrangements, strategic introductions and informal founder-led discussions with potential investors.

Selecting the right legal professional in Dubai requires understanding your specific needs, verifying credentials, and establishing clear engagement terms. This guide explains how to identify relevant expertise, prepare essential documents, and evaluate lawyers based on professional recognition and client feedback rather than promotional claims.

A family-owned business maybe be the oldest form of business organization in human history. In the GCC, the business environment has developed exponentially...

Founders and investors in the UAE face a critical strategic decision when disputes arise: should they pursue arbitration or litigation? This guide breaks down the real-world differences in cost...

Federal Decree-Law No. 42 of 2022 on the Civil Procedure Law introduced an updated procedural framework for civil and commercial disputes before the onshore courts of the United Arab Emirates. It replaced the former Civil Procedure Code and supports a more streamlined and digitally enabled approach to litigation and enforcement.

In the complex and technical world of construction and large manufacturing projects, the contracts and negotiations on the terms of an agreement between the parties are a means to keep the complex relation...

The tenancy relationship between property owners and their tenants occupies a central place in the Dubai real estate market, given the interplay of economic and legal considerations it entails. The Dubai legislator addressed this relationship through Law No. (26) of 2007 Regulating the Relationship Between Landlords and Tenants in the Emirate of Dubai, and subsequently amended a number of its provisions by Law No. (33) of 2008, in pursuit of a more precise balance betw

Construction disputes in the UAE frequently escalate to arbitration, with nearly 60% of DIAC cases involving construction and real estate matters.