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Selecting the right legal assistance in the UAE can be confusing, especially for expats, business owners, investors, employees, landlords, tenants, and families navigating unfamiliar rules.

This article addresses how a proposed new UAE commercial companies law will adopt stricter corporate governance requirements for businesses operating in the UAE and how this might impact upon the perception and uptake of management liability insurance in the region.

Regulations in the business world are essential and a mechanism to protect workers, public safety, businesses, and investments. However, regulations which are inefficient or inadequate can indeed...

On 30 April 2019, the UAE Cabinet issued Resolution No.31 of 2019 (concerning economic substance regulations in the UAE, the "Regulations") requiring all in-scope UAE entities ("Relevant Entities")...

The seven emirates that make up the UAE each have their own rules and regulations, which means doing business can sometimes be a challenge.

Treasury shares are a useful instrument in many jurisdictions, including the United Arab Emirates. They are basically shares owned by the company itself.

In the current competitive business world, legal know-how is not a luxury but a necessity.

As companies worldwide trumpet their ESG credentials and pledge net zero, many are failing to make good on their promises. Corporate greenwashing is rife...

In a significant recent award, a Tribunal appointed by the LCIA held that the doctrine of estoppel by convention forms part of DIFC law.

The UAE has introduced new change of control regulations for financial services firms, requiring regulatory approval or notification when acquiring stakes above certain thresholds.

International arbitration is widely regarded as one of the most effective mechanisms for resolving cross-border commercial disputes. For businesses operating internationally, it offers neutrality, procedural flexibility...

In the construction and engineering sector, extension of time claims (EoTs) are ubiquitous, often representing complex contractual and legal implications.

Structuring real estate deals through a foundation in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has become increasingly popular in Dubai.

Termination is a drastic step and it is an option which should never be taken lightly.

The current geopolitical climate, shaped in part by the ongoing tensions has introduced a heightened degree of uncertainty into regional and global markets. Businesses across the Middle East...

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) stands as one of the world's premier financial hubs, seamlessly connecting regional markets with global economies.

The Commercial Court has indicated when a guarantee might give rise to a primary liability arising independently and upon demand, as opposed to a secondary liability where the guarantor's liability mirrors the liability of the debtor.

In recent years, liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices have reflected the turbulence of global markets. Driven by complex factors like geopolitical events, increasing environmental regulations, and innovations in energy technology, these price shifts underscore the seismic business shifts buyers must navigate in the sector.