Recent statistics show that, on an international scale, family-owned businesses constitute the cornerstone of the global economy, accounting for four-fifths of all businesses.

The vexed question of the arbitrability vel non of competition law has now reached the shores of the United Arab Emirates.

Federal Decree-Law No. 17 of 2025 introduces targeted but significant amendments to the UAE's tax administration framework as set out in Federal Decree-Law No. 28 of 2022.

The United Kingdom has long been a hub for international arbitration. The Arbitration Act 1996 provided the foundation for dispute resolution.

Heightened geopolitical tensions in the region—including the prospect of an Iran–US conflict—are prompting renewed scrutiny of risk allocation in UAE-linked M&A transactions.

UAE Agency law impacts upon many different aspects of commercial life in the United Arab Emirates. The governing law, Federal Law No. 18 of 1981 ("the Agency Law"), is extremely broad and captures commercial activities ranging from a classic principal/agent relationship to franchising and distribution agreements.

It is mandatory for an expatriate employee to sign a labour contract in the format stipulated by the Ministry of Labour prior to commencing employment.

On 2 May 2025, the UAE's Cabinet of Ministers ("Cabinet") issued Cabinet Decision No. 55 of 2025 on the Exemption of Certain Persons from Corporate Tax ("Cabinet Decision No. 55 of 2025")...

In a region traditionally cautious in its embrace of digital assets, a recent judgment rendered by the Dubai Court has provided rare and, indeed, unprecedented clarity on the legal treatment of cryptocurrencies in commercial disputes.

The United Arab Emirates constitutes a significant franchise market within the Middle East, with international and regional brands operating across retail, food and beverage, hospitality, healthcare, education...

In a ruling that could reshape how employers in the UAE manage leave entitlements, the Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation has awarded an employee compensation for 13 years' worth of unused annual leave...

Mudaraba is a profit-sharing Islamic finance partnership arrangement. Under this structure, the Investor (the "Rab-al-Mal" or "Investor") invests assets into the partnership, while the Manager (the "Mudarib" or "Manager") receives and manages these assets.

The Money Laundering offence is considered one of the most prominent while collar crimes that undermines the integrity of the financial system and impacts the reputation of the state and the stability of its economy.

Real estate has long occupied a central position in Egypt’s economic and social structure, serving as a primary engine for investment, and urban development.

Growth in global carbon dioxide emissions from energy consumption continued through 2011 as fossil fuels vastly dominate global energy sources.

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...

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

In an increasingly globalised economy, businesses often operate across borders, generating income in multiple jurisdictions.

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...

It is an interesting week for businesses and tax professions in the United Arab Emirates ("UAE"), as e-invoicing provisions make a grand entrance into key tax legislations of the UAE.