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Problems associated with rental disputes are common between landlords and tenants.

Divorce can be one of the most challenging and emotional experiences in a person's life. Navigating the legal complexities of divorce proceedings requires professional guidance to ensure a fair and just outcome.

Under UAE law, investment schemes that promise fixed or unusually high returns may constitute criminal fraud and money laundering if no genuine investment activity exists behind them. This analysis examines how Federal Decree-Law No. 31 of 2021 and Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2018 distinguish between legitimate investment failures and sham arrangements, exploring the criminal and civil consequences for perpetrators and the recovery options available to victims.

As we move further into 2024, the landscape of Certificate attestation services in Dubai is evolving rapidly. The process of validating documents for use in the UAE is becoming more streamlined and technologically advanced.

Employment disputes form part and parcel of workplace culture, and they are likely to be on matters of wrongful dismissal, discrimination, unpaid wages, or contractual disagreement.

When life takes an unexpected turn and you find yourself facing the aftermath of an accident, you need compassionate support and fierce advocacy to protect your rights and seek justice.

Our client was negotiating the acquisition of a residential property in Dubai for a price in the region of AED 84 million. Terms were discussed and a verbal understanding was reached between the parties. No sale and purchase agreement was executed.

Certificate attestation in Dubai is a critical process for validating your documents for various purposes such as employment, education, and residency.

Foreign arbitral awards can be enforced in the UAE under the New York Convention framework, but success depends on strategic asset mapping and choosing the correct enforcement route. This guide examines the legal framework governing recognition, the limited grounds on which UAE courts may refuse enforcement, and the critical practical steps required to convert an award into recovered assets.

In the convoluted arena of legal affairs, be it a civil issue, criminal matter, business agreement, or domestic problem, the significance of seeking an experienced attorney cannot be exaggerated.

Navigating the legal requirements in Dubai can be a daunting task, especially when it comes to document authentication.

A person who drives on a UAE road without a driving licence, or with a licence that does not cover the type of vehicle he is driving, commits a criminal offence rather than a routine traffic violation. On a first offence, the court may impose imprisonment of up to three months and a fine of between AED 5,000 and AED 50,000, or either penalty alone. On a repeat offence, imprisonment is for not less than three months and the fine rises to between AED 20,000 and AED 100,000, again with the court able to impose either penalty alone. These penalties are set out in Article 37 of Federal Decree-Law No. (14) of 2024 on the Regulation of Traffic (the “Traffic Law”).

The UAE Cabinet has declared a Financial Emergency under the Bankruptcy Law in response to regional conflict, fundamentally altering the landscape for creditors and debtors. While creditors are temporarily barred from initiating bankruptcy proceedings, debtors facing hardship from the declared emergency gain access to flexible restructuring mechanisms.

Drug possession and personal use in the UAE are governed by Federal Decree-Law No. (30) of 2021 on Combating Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances, as amended (the “Narcotics Law“), in force since 2 January 2022.

A call from Dubai Police asking a person to attend a police station usually means that a complaint has been filed and the police are gathering evidence. The person may be called as a witness, or as the person against whom the complaint was made.

If an employee in the UAE resigns after several years with a company and starts his own business in the same field, the clients he dealt with while employed may follow him to the new business, and the company’s revenue from those clients may fall as a result.

Facing credit card or personal loan default in the UAE requires strategic action at every stage. Understanding your options for pre-litigation settlement, post-enforcement instalment plans, and formal insolvency proceedings can mean the difference between a manageable resolution and prolonged financial distress. This guide examines the legal framework, procedural requirements, and practical considerations that borrowers must navigate when dealing with debt enforcement in the UAE.