The Dubai International Financial Centre Courts hear claims brought by employees within the DIFC, Dubai's financial free zone.

In this episode, our hosts and rights of light experts, James Souter and Jerome Webb are joined by Barrister, John McGhee KC, Wilberforce Chambers who was leading...

In this episode, our hosts and rights of light experts, James Souter and Jerome Webb are joined by Senior Associate Director, Dr Axel Jacob, GIA to discuss why protect a right to light addressing the human benefits...

Looking back at 2025, here are ten notable developments in international arbitration in the Gulf region setting the stage for 2026...

Dubai has recently introduced Law No. 7 of 2025 ("the Law"), aimed at restructuring the regulation and management of construction and contracting activities across the Emirate.

The Saudi National Competitiveness Center has published a draft new arbitration law and has invited views on the proposals.

The provisions apply to arbitrations and arbitration-related court proceedings starting on or after that date.

Environmental, social and governance ("ESG") considerations have become the subject of numerous legislative initiatives at federal, emirate and regulator level in the United Arab Emirates ("UAE").

Many authorities have powers to compulsorily acquire land, in connection with development projects that are being brought forward in the public interest.

The changes to the non-dom regime that came into effect in April 2025 have been much discussed. Six months on, we now have practical experience of inheritance tax (IHT)...

Extradition plays a crucial role in maintaining justice on an international scale, by ensuring that fugitives cannot evade due process simply by crossing borders.

In case of Garton v. Wheatcroft Land (Thoroton) Limited & Others [2025] UKUT 253 (LC) an application to modify...

In the Middle East, a family business is not just a commercial venture but a legacy, often with family members holding majority ownership and steering day-to-day operations.

The UAE has enacted Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2025 amending Federal Decree-Law No. 32 of 2021 on the Commercial Companies Law (CCL).

International arbitration has become the preferred method for resolving cross-border business disputes. It offers neutrality, confidentiality, flexibility, and enforceability across many jurisdictions, thanks to treaties such as the New York Convention.

On 31 August 2024, a new bilateral investment treaty ("BIT") came into force between the Republic of India ("India") and the United Arab Emirates ("UAE") (the "2024 BIT").

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

Artificial intelligence and court advocacy has produced its first significant judgment in the Qatar International Court and Dispute Resolution Centre (QICDRC).

Certain disputes are so time sensitive that even brief delays can cause irreparable harm.

The Middle East has firmly established itself as the world's fourth-largest wealth hub, powered by rapid economic growth, government investment, and entrepreneurial ambition.