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Multinational entreprises (MNEs) may decide to establish a Holding Company (HoldCo) as an efficient way of managing a group of subsidiaries in a particular region.

Global philanthropic giving is a major economic force, with cross-border philanthropy totalling USD70 billion in 2023.*

As a business owner, it is quite likely that a significant portion of your personal wealth is tied up in your business and, at some stage, every family owned business must be transferred.

Whether or not a pledge over shares in an onshore LLC is worth the paper it is written on is a question that has troubled UAE practitioners and their clients for years.

A discussion on e-signatures in the Middle East.

In this article we will be looking at the effect of terminating a registered commercial agency and the relevance of "sham" agency arrangements.

A WPS block in the UAE can restrict a company’s ability to process work permits, visas and other MoHRE services. These blocks usually arise when salary payments are delayed, processed outside approved WPS channels or incorrectly reported, even where employees have already been paid.

A recently reported case in Dubai whereby an individual was arrested and imprisoned for fundraising for charitable donations without having approval to do so will have set alarm bells ringing...

The General Assembly of the Dubai Court of Cassation issued Decision No. 8 of 2025 represents a major legal turning point in the United Arab Emirates' evolving corporate framework.

Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansouri, MOE (Minister of Economy), and Board Chairman of the securities and commodities authority (SCA) was responsible for the introduction of a set of regulations ...

It is quite obvious that coronavirus has somewhat brought the economy to a halt for a certain time and the government across countries are trying every bit possible to revive it.

To facilitate a controlled and effective rollout, the Ministry will initiate a Pilot Programme commencing 1 July 2026. Selected participants will be formally notified of their inclusion in the Taxpayer Working Group and must provide written confirmation of their agreement to participate.

The UAE's competition law regime has undergone significant transformation with the introduction of a new Competition Law and turnover-based merger notification thresholds. While the federal UAE Competition Commission holds principal jurisdiction, the Executive Regulations now provide guidance on how competition enforcement powers are allocated and coordinated between federal authorities, Emirate-level authorities, and sector-specific regulators.

2024 saw the announcement of several material developments in merger control regulation throughout the MENA region.

See below our latest updates concerning the legal and business implications of the situation. We will continue to publish insightful commentaries, so please check back frequently or get in touch...

This article will address recent amendments to the UAE Commercial Agencies Law (the "Law") which will impact on the ability of principals to terminate agencies in the UAE going forward and the procedure to be followed in the event of disputes regarding termination and de-registration.

Strong relationships with customers remain the key to successful contractual lending and borrowing arrangements in the UAE.

Escrow is becoming a standard feature in Middle East–Asia transactions as businesses manage growing cross-border risk. By placing funds with a neutral third party until agreed conditions are met, escrow reduces counterparty risk, secures payments and enables complex multi-party deals to proceed with greater certainty and control.