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    Subcontracting Under UAE Law

    Subcontracting is common in the modern construction industry.
    United Arab EmiratesReal Estate and Construction
    Fenwick Elliott LLP
    Fenwick Elliott LLP
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    Appointment, Removal, And Resignation Of Managers From A Limited Liability Company (LLC)

    A Manager or a member of the board of the Limited Liability Company is a pillar of the company and its most important employee, thus Federal Law No. 2 of 2015...
    United Arab EmiratesCorporate/Commercial Law
    HAS Law Firm
    HAS Law Firm
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Corporate Governance Disputes In UAE Companies: Rights Of Shareholders And Directors

Corporate governance disputes in UAE companies often stem from unclear decision-making authority, management powers, and shareholder rights established at incorporation. Understanding statutory duties of directors, related party transaction requirements, and the 2025 amendments to the Commercial Companies Law can help businesses structure proper governance mechanisms and avoid costly conflicts over control, profit distribution, and share transfers.
United Arab EmiratesCorporate/Commercial Law
Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy
Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy
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    Force Majeure In UAE Sale & Purchase Agreements: An Overview Of The Legal Position

    As regional instability continues to impact commercial activity across the Middle East, businesses engaged in sale and purchase (S&P) transactions governed by UAE law are increasingly examining whether recent developments may trigger force majeure provisions.
    United Arab EmiratesEnergy and Natural Resources
    Sohaibani & Partners
    Sohaibani & Partners
  • Article

    Regulation Of The Engineering Profession Under Qatar Law

    The general premise of the 2001 Engineering Law was that non-Qatari engineers and engineering offices owned by non-Qataris were required to appoint on their behalf Qatari engineers licensed to practice to deal with their then current projects.
    United Arab EmiratesReal Estate and Construction
    Clyde & Co
    Clyde & Co
  • Article

    UAE VAT: Two Urgent Action Points For Businesses

    The draft UAE Executive Regulations provide two immediate action points – register for VAT as soon as possible and review your contractual position.
    United Arab EmiratesTax
    Clyde & Co
    Clyde & Co
  • Article

    DIFC Foundations - Key Facts

    DIFC Foundations, established under the DIFC Foundations Law No. 3 of 2018, provide a flexible and modern legal framework for managing and protecting assets.
    United Arab EmiratesWealth Management
    Cavenwell Group
    Cavenwell Group
  • Article

    New Federal Decree Law For Regulation Of The Accounting And Auditing Profession

    In a remarkable development aimed at stimulating auditing standards and introducing greater confidence in business practices, the UAE has introduced the New Federal Decree-Law No. 41/2023 ...
    United Arab EmiratesAccounting and Audit
    Dr Hassan Elhais
    Dr Hassan Elhais
  • Article

    Key Merger Control Reforms In The UAE, Egypt, And Kuwait In The First Half Of 2026

    Merger control regimes across the Middle East and North Africa are undergoing significant transformation as competition authorities refine enforcement mechanisms and enhance procedural frameworks. The United Arab Emirates, Egypt, and Kuwait each introduced substantial reforms to their merger control systems in the first half of 2026, fundamentally reshaping how cross-border transactions are reviewed and approved in these jurisdictions.
    United Arab EmiratesAntitrust/Competition Law
    BREMER LF WLL
    BREMER LF WLL
  • Article

    COVID-19 Trade: Managing Supply Chain Risk And Disruption

    Disruption to the supply chain caused by the spread of COVID-19 poses serious problems for all aspects of almost any business. For those sourcing, manufacturing and transporting goods, there can be a significant challenge...
    United Arab EmiratesCoronavirus (COVID-19)
    Clyde & Co
    Clyde & Co
  • Article

    Abu Dhabi Global Market: Obtaining A Commercial Licence

    This memorandum provides a brief overview of certain key areas of the Commercial Licensing Regulations 2015 published by Abu Dhabi Global Market on 14 June 2015.
    United Arab EmiratesCorporate/Commercial Law
    A&O Shearman
    A&O Shearman
  • Article

    Annulment Of Award Possible If Procedures In Arbitration Contract Or Terms Of Reference Not Complied With Cassation 236 2011 Civil

    A party to an arbitration contract have right to request annulment of arbitration award if arbitrator did not follow the procedures contained in the arbitration contract or the agreed terms of reference.
    United Arab EmiratesCorporate/Commercial Law
    Dr Hassan Elhais
    Dr Hassan Elhais
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    Can Foreign Family Law Be Used To Claim Half Of Your Assets In The UAE?

    As international families increasingly hold assets across multiple jurisdictions, questions of ownership, applicable law, and financial claims following divorce are becoming increasingly complex.
    United Arab EmiratesCorporate/Commercial Law
    BLK Partners
    BLK Partners
  • Article

    Company Formation In DUBAI

    Market participants are always looking for the optimal economic conditions for their activities. These conditions are currently the most favorable in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) – for example in Dubai.
    United Arab EmiratesCorporate/Commercial Law
    Katona & Partners Attorneys at Law
    Katona & Partners Attorneys at Law
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    Disagreements with UAE Shareholders

    Operating a limited liability company in the UAE requires UAE nationals to hold a majority shareholding in the company.
    United Arab EmiratesCorporate/Commercial Law
    Hadef & Partners
    Hadef & Partners
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    FIDIC Suite Of Contracts: Updates To The Red, Yellow & Silver Books

    At the International Contract Users Conference held in London from 6 to 7 December 2016, FIDIC unveiled its proposed revisions to the 1999 Rainbow Suite of standard form contracts ...
    United Arab EmiratesCorporate/Commercial Law
    Beale & Company (Middle East)
    Beale & Company (Middle East)
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    Lawyers In Dubai Explain Force Majeure And Contract Disruption

    The UAE Civil Transactions Law distinguishes between impossibility and exceptional hardship when contracts are disrupted by unforeseen events. Understanding which obligations must still be performed, what relief can be claimed, and how to properly document force majeure requires careful analysis of the specific promise affected, the cause of disruption, and the contract's governing law.
    United Arab EmiratesCorporate/Commercial Law
    Dr Hassan Elhais
    Dr Hassan Elhais
  • Article

    New UAE Commercial Companies Law

    The CCL applies to all companies, and branch or representative offices of foreign companies, established in the UAE save for any entities specifically exempted from the CCL.
    United Arab EmiratesCorporate/Commercial Law
    Ashurst
    Ashurst
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    UAE Companies Law And JAFZA Offshore Companies Regulations : Key Differences

    All corporations undergo a development phase that is affected by a range of external factors such as market conditions, economic climate, implications...
    United Arab EmiratesCorporate/Commercial Law
    STA Law Firm
    STA Law Firm
  • Article

    What UAE's New Multi-Class Share Rules Mean For Startups And Investors

    The UAE's 2025 amendments to the Commercial Companies Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2025 amending Federal Decree-Law No. 32 of 2021)...
    United Arab EmiratesCorporate/Commercial Law
    HAS Law Firm
    HAS Law Firm
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