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Foundations, a unique legal entity blending aspects of private companies and trusts, have gained significant traction in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The main costs that a lender incurs in providing its loan are its funding costs – for example, EIBOR and the cost of complying with capital adequacy and liquidity requirements applicable to that loan.

Contract negotiations under UAE civil law create binding obligations even before final signature when parties make clear commitments, share confidential information, or encourage costly preparation. Understanding which terms remain non-binding, what material facts must be disclosed, and how to properly document the negotiation process protects both sides from unintended legal consequences and costly disputes.

As the UAE continues to position itself as a global hub for investment and innovation, merger control has emerged as a key legal checkpoint for businesses seeking to grow through acquisitions or consolidation.

When business partners are friends or family, discussing potential disputes can feel uncomfortable or unnecessary. This article examines why a shareholders' agreement remains essential even in trusted relationships, exploring how it addresses critical questions about money, decision-making authority, exit scenarios, and deadlock resolution that friendship alone cannot answer.

Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain and Egypt closed transport links with Qatar from Tuesday 6 June 2017.

Under the global laws for international contracts and agreements, it is highly significant to identify the clauses which put forth the concept of termination for convenience.

According to figures released by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, the United Arab Emirates and its fellow members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) attracted more than $81 billion in foreign direct investment between 2001 and 2006.

The United Arab Emirates has strict laws against begging and fundraising through unlicensed charities, which have been introduced and amended to preserve the image of the UAE...

In recent times, the UAE has emerged as one of the most significant IFCs in the world. Dubai's and the UAE'S economy has exponentially grown over the past 10 years.

Recent judgments from the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) Court have highlighted the critical importance of precise drafting in arbitration clauses...

Liquidated damages while not present in every contract, there will arise occasions where liquidated damages are mentioned within contracts and provide necessary assurance and security

The UAE has established a new Artificial Intelligence and Data Authority, consolidating three separate government bodies under a single national framework. This institutional development signals...

Generally, the party who has agreed to carry the cargo/goods will be taken into consideration even if consignees bring a joint action.

This memorandum provides a brief overview of the Companies Regulations 2015 published by Abu Dhabi Global Market on 14 June 2015.

The draft of the Federal Arbitration Law (the "Draft Law") has recently been released for consultation and, absent robust objections from the legal community and with the exception of minor amendments, is likely to become law within the next 12 months.

Federal Law No. 2 of 2015 on Commercial Companies ("CCL 2015") introduced numerous provisions regarding record keeping and reporting and, as we all know, there was a reason behind this; following the implementation of CCL 2015,...

Mergers and acquisitions (M&As) is a general term that refers to the consolidation of companies through various types of transactions.