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Partial payments in commercial disputes require precise documentation to avoid unintended settlement or release of claims. This analysis examines how written agreements, payment allocation clauses, and release language determine whether an instalment reduces a debt or discharges the entire obligation under UAE law.

This article outlines the new ministerial resolution on the requirement of actively holding & maintaining a register for shareholders of Limited Partnership, Limited Liability...

The DIFC recently issued new Prescribed Company Regulations, setting out a consolidated, broader and more cost effective regime for special purpose companies in the DIFC.

The State of Qatar has the third largest proven gas reserves in the world after Russia and Iran. Its reserves account for approximately 14% of the world’s total.

Ministerial Resolution No. 694 of 2016 ("Resolution") aims at clarifying the position for existing companies which have not yet amended their Memoranda and Articles of Association...

Many international investors enter into the Middle East market through joint ventures (JVs).

The Abu Dhabi Global Markets (ADGM) is a financial free zone in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), having its own Courts and legal system modelled on English common law.

On 10 July 2025, the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion ("MOCIIP") issued Ministerial Decision No. 245/2025, amending Ministerial Resolution No. 146/2021...

Family businesses hold a substantial position in the UAE's economy, representing approximately 90% of all enterprises nationwide. These entities are significant drivers of economic growth, innovation, and job creation. However, as they expand and adapt, family

The factors that contributed to the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank were complicated and varied. Certain professionals have identified the bank's

The UAE is abandoning decades of restrictions on foreigners owning companies and settling in the Gulf country to help attract money and talent in the economy.

Companies in the United Arab Emirates have been granted an extra year to comply with the new Commercial Companies Law – but are being urged to do so as swiftly as possible.

Foundations have become a popular option for regional wealth structuring and succession planning in the UAE, offering a number of benefits to both families and businesses.

In recent years, the UAE has positioned itself as one of the leading destinations for corporate structuring thanks to its versatility of structuring options, favorable operating environment...

Drug possession and personal use in the UAE are governed by Federal Decree-Law No. (30) of 2021 on Combating Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances, as amended (the “Narcotics Law“), in force since 2 January 2022.

Charging interest on a loan between individuals in a non-commercial relationship is a criminal offence in the UAE.

In recent years, the relevance and growth of environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in investments has captured the attention of the global business community.