Enforcing a family court order in Dubai requires more than obtaining a judgment. Whether the order concerns custody, visitation, maintenance, child support, housing, education expenses or other financial obligations...

Commercial disputes are a part of business life. A supplier might not deliver, a customer might not pay, a shareholder might not keep an agreement, or a contractor might not meet its obligations.

Construction projects in the UAE move quickly. Builders, contractors, subcontractors, developers, consultants, and suppliers often work under tight deadlines, staged payments, technical approvals, variation...

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.

No one plans to deal with a drug case in the UAE. Yet it happens more often than people think, especially with expats who are unfamiliar with how strict the rules are here.

Travel bans in the UAE serve as legal mechanisms to protect creditors, claimants, and authorities across civil, criminal, and family proceedings. With a significant expatriate population, understanding how these restrictions work—from civil debt enforcement to criminal investigations and child custody disputes—has become essential for residents and businesses operating in the Emirates. The legal framework balances enforcement rights with procedural fairness, offering specific remedies for those

The United Arab Emirates has established itself as a top destination for ambitious construction and real estate development because it keeps investing in infrastructure, tourism, and mixed-use developments.

Real estate is one of the most valuable investments a person can make in the UAE. Whether it involves a home, an off-plan property, a rental unit, a commercial space, or jointly owned property, disputes...

Federal Decree-Law No. 25 of 2025 introduces a comprehensive recodification of UAE civil law, effective June 2026. How will the new framework reshape pre-contractual conduct, governing law selection, and remedies for contractual hardship? What practical steps must businesses take to align their contracting practices with the modernized provisions on disclosure, force majeure, and compensation?

The United Arab Emirates operates under two distinct personal status systems that determine how divorce proceedings unfold based on nationality, residency, and religious affiliation. Understanding which legal framework applies—whether the 2024 Personal Status Law for Muslims, the 2022 Civil Personal Status Law for non-Muslims, or Abu Dhabi's specialized civil family court system—is crucial as each system establishes different procedures, financial rights, custody arrangements, and grounds for di

After a divorce, one of the most fundamental, but also pressing, questions many parents in the UAE have is: When does the child custody end...

The UAE Contracts are governed by two primary legislations, the Civil Code and the Commercial Transactions Law. The Civil Code Law under Federal Decree Law No. 25 of 2025, to be enacted on 1st June 2026...

The United Arab Emirates has become one of the leading commercial and investment hubs in the region, attracting businesses, investors, financial institutions, and multinational companies from across the world.

The legal landscape of the United Arab Emirates has undergone a paradigm shift in its approach to international and domestic arbitration over the past two decades.

The UAE's legal landscape is evolving rapidly with new laws affecting contracts, tax compliance, employment practices, and corporate governance. Understanding how Federal Decree-Law No. 25 of 2025, updated AML frameworks, and revised employment regulations impact your business operations is essential for maintaining compliance and avoiding disputes. Are your company's internal policies, contracts, and decision-making processes aligned with these regulatory changes?

WhatsApp is part of daily life in the UAE. People use it for business, family discussions, tenancy issues, employment matters, school groups, and even disputes.

Child custody is often one of the most sensitive issues after divorce. For parents in the UAE, the main concern is usually simple: who will the child live with, who will make important decisions...

A dispute may involve incomplete construction works, disputed accounts, valuation of shares, delays in performance, engineering defects, banking calculations, property damage or the examination of business records. These are matters where a judge may need specialist assistance before reaching a decision.

Divorce is not an easy decision. For many in Dubai, it is not only a legal process but also an emotional and practical challenge. The questions about children, financial support, property, documents, residence status...

The legal framework of real property transactions in the Emirate of Dubai is set out in Law No. 7 of 2006 Concerning Real Property Registration in the Emirate of Dubai, as amended by Law No. 7 of 2019. A fundamental prerequisite for institutional and individual capital deployment is recognising the statutory distinction between absolute property rights available to UAE and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nationals and the regulated real property rights accessible to foreign investors