The Registrar of Trade Marks in the Gaza Strip has extended the waiver of late renewal fees for trade marks whose registrations expired between 7 October 2023 and 11 August 2026. This extension provides brand owners with a critical window to maintain their intellectual property rights without incurring additional costs, though practical challenges including banking disruptions and enhanced financial scrutiny may complicate the renewal process.

Execution of final and enforceable judgments are carried out from the premises of the Court of First Instance under the supervision of the Execution Judge and assisted by execution officers.

Government of Dubai has issued Decree No. 23 of 2022 (the "Decree") to control the granting of Musataha rights in the Emirate of Dubai. The objective of the Decree is to regulate & control the use of commercial and ...

As part of our commitment to serving high-net-worth individuals, business owners, and international investors, we'll be available throughout the Abu Dhabi to discuss key topics including...

Ransomware attacks are now a bigger concern to major organizations around the world in. In this article we will discuss the major concerns around such attacks and the laws and regulations governing the same.

As a company within the Middle East, there are many seemingly insurmountable risks, such as financing, asset transfers or high-risk opportunities, which risks previously held no viable risk

The Competition Department at the UAE Ministry of Economy & Tourism has launched its first enforcement actions under the country's updated competition regime, referring several poultry companies to the Federal Public Prosecution for alleged price-fixing and coordinated conduct. The investigation revealed that companies aligned pricing strategies during exceptional circumstances, resulting in unjustified price increases for consumers of this essential commodity subject to strict price controls.

On 13 May 2020, the Commercial Court of Dubai issued Decision No. (10) of 2020 concerning the establishment of a virtual payment order department at the Commercial Court (the Decision),...

Limited liability companies allocate the liability of partners according to their share in the capital of the company.

The DMCCA also introduced new Community Regulations as well as Health, Safety and Environment Regulations.

The Decree provides a clear obligation on private sector employers to ensure that at least 75% of their work force is constituted of local employees, leaving a maximum of 25%...

The M&A landscape across the region is evolving, driven by the growing influence of tax developments that are happening at a rapid pace!

The UAE has introduced Federal Decree-Law No. 41/2023 to regulate the accounting and auditing profession, replacing Federal Law No. 12/2014. This new law aims to improve corporate governance standards and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance.

The Abu Dhabi Global Market ("ADGM") is quickly becoming one of the most attractive jurisdictions in the United Arab Emirates for establishing Special Purpose Vehicles ("SPVs").

The DIFC Prescribed Company Regulations 2026 introduce significant changes to the framework governing Prescribed Companies in the Dubai International Financial Centre, removing previous qualifying requirements and mandating the appointment of licensed Corporate Service Providers. Existing non-exempt Prescribed Companies face a six-month transition period to comply with new CSP requirements, while the updated framework broadens access to these flexible holding and structuring vehicles used for investments, f

Imagine seeing your dream car at a secondhand car dealership. You've dreamed of purchasing that car for many years, and now you finally can.

The manager of a limited liability company is required—pursuant to the Companies Law—to prepare the company's annual financial statements, calculate profits and losses...

Answer: In general, taking interests is a breach of the criminal law if it's between two individuals.

In a significant recent judgment, Justice Sir Jeremy Cooke granted the applicants, three companies incorporated in Florida, a proprietary injunction and Stop Order...

At Berkley Ltd, our mission has always been to combine strong local expertise with an international outlook. With offices in Cyprus and the United Arab Emirates, including our presence in Abu Dhabi...