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Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation has ruled that workplace investigations are not mere procedural formalities but substantive legal requirements under UAE Labour Law.

In line with the wise directives of the Government of Dubai to enhance the efficiency of the legislative system and adopt alternative dispute resolution mechanisms...

One of the oldest forms of taking evidence in a court of law is by way of producing witnesses. In the UAE, witnesses are governed according to...

It is important for anyone accused in any criminal case to understand what his rights are in criminal sessions. The accused should at least be able to imagine how things...

A call from Dubai Police asking a person to attend a police station usually means that a complaint has been filed and the police are gathering evidence. The person may be called as a witness, or as the person against whom the complaint was made.

The plaintiffs, consisting of a deceased man’s mother and siblings filed a case against the deceased’s wife stating that the latter was divorced from the deceased, having allegedly accepted an amount of money as deferred dowry, and therefore had no right over the deceased’s property.

Facing credit card or personal loan default in the UAE requires strategic action at every stage. Understanding your options for pre-litigation settlement, post-enforcement instalment plans, and formal insolvency proceedings can mean the difference between a manageable resolution and prolonged financial distress. This guide examines the legal framework, procedural requirements, and practical considerations that borrowers must navigate when dealing with debt enforcement in the UAE.

This article reviews the Court's decision as it serves as a useful reminder for the need to include an unambiguous jurisdiction clause

Many of us flinch at the thought of court proceedings, given its costly and lengthy nature. But luckily for us, alternative methods of settling disputes exist such as arbitration.

Choosing a good lawyer in the UAE can be a confusing task, especially for expats not familiar with the local courts, the procedures in Arabic, free zone rules and the difference between legal advice and court representation.

With the development of the DIFC and ADGM international legal centres, the benefits of third party funding are becoming available to more businesses in the Middle East.

Being involved in a criminal case in the UAE is stressful for everyone, but for expats, the situation can feel worse. A police complaint, arrest, travel ban, bounced check issue, cybercrime allegation, drug-related accusation, assault complaint, or fraud investigation can impact not only your freedom but also your job, visa, family stability, and future residence in the UAE.

Katie Price's husband Lee Andrews finds himself imprisoned in Dubai under mysterious circumstances, with conflicting reports about espionage charges and civil matters.

Can a bank file a civil case in the UAE? Learn about debt claims, payment orders, returned checks, interest limits, court costs, and borrower responses.

On 27 January 2016, Nassif BouMalhab and John Lewis presented at the Kluwer Law Conference for In-house Counsel on the seat of arbitration.

The DIFC Court of Appeal has issued a landmark ruling setting aside substantive parts of a DIAC arbitral award, marking the first known instance of such action under the DIFC Arbitration Law. The Court found that a tribunal upheld an unpleaded claim without affording the respondent an opportunity to respond, constituting a denial of due process despite reaffirming minimal judicial interference principles.

A recent decision by the Judicial Tribunal casts doubt on the DIFC Courts' ability to act as a conduit jurisdiction. A summary of that decision is set out in this article.