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Commercial contracts are signed with the expectation that both sides will perform what they have promised. But sometimes an unexpected event occurs that is outside the parties’ control and makes performance impossible.

mais comme un acteur de structuration juridique dans des environnements instables.

The legal and regulatory landscape is constantly evolving, meaning businesses have to remain agile in order to continue to progress.

Following the recent publication by our colleague on the legal framework governing force majeure in UAE real estate, we are seeing increasing interest from investors on how these principles...

UAE Federal Law No. 20 of 2016 on Mortgages of Movables (the New Law) was published in the Federal Gazette on 15 December 2016 and came into effect on 15 March 2017.

In a decision that will be of particular interest for insurers and lenders entering into syndicated agreements, the Dubai International Financial Centre ("DIFC")...

Business transactions around the world often involve mergers, acquisitions or take-overs. Such transactions of the business organizations ...

Engaging a lawyer in Dubai while living abroad requires careful coordination of documents, communication channels, and procedural requirements. Understanding the connection to UAE jurisdiction, preparing foreign documents properly, and establishing clear payment and authority arrangements are essential steps. This guide explains how to structure a remote legal enquiry, what information advisers need upfront, and how to manage cross-border instructions effectively.

A creditor obtains judgment and finds nothing in the debtor’s name. The apartment was transferred to a relative a few years ago. The business is a limited liability company. The car is registered in the spouse’s name.

Commercial disagreements are a normal part of doing business. A supplier may miss the deadline, business partners may have different ideas about what they owe each other, or the same contract may be read differently. While court proceedings are sometimes necessary, they are not always the first or most practical option.

What are the rights of an employer in the event a nominated sub-contractor fails to deliver the standard or quality of material and workmanship that the employer had expected to receive?

You bought an apartment before it was built. You have paid several instalments, but the project is late, the finished unit may differ from what you agreed to buy, or your financial plans have changed. Can you cancel the purchase and get your money back?

Accommodation disputes in Dubai can arise from tenancy agreements, holiday home operations, or property management contracts—each governed by different legal frameworks. Understanding which rules apply, what notices are required, and which authority has jurisdiction is essential before pursuing eviction, payment recovery, or regulatory complaints.

From 1 July 2023 the UAE will introduce its first ever federal corporate income tax (CIT), effective across all seven individual Emirates.

An overview and comparison of penalty stipulations in South African and UAE law and of the powers afforded to the courts of each country in respect of such contractual undertakings.

Liquidated damages clauses (or penalties clauses) are widely used in construction contracts worldwide.

Mediation is a form of Alternative Dispute Resolution system (ADR) wherein the matter at issue is solved with the help of a mediator without recourse to the court of law.

In March 2017, Beale & Company (Middle East) hosted its first in a series of industry focused roundtables for our consultant clients and friends.