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DIFC Courts Set Aside A DIAC Arbitral Award
The DIFC Court of First Instance has applied the precedent set in Oheo Bank v Parker to set aside an entire DIAC arbitral award, marking the first time a complete award has been invalidated on procedural fairness grounds. The case involved a dispute over diesel cargo delivery where the tribunal decided on unpleaded issues, denying one party the opportunity to present its case on matters fundamental to the outcome.
United Arab Emirates Litigation
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K&L Gates LLP
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Commercial Arbitration vs Court Litigation In Dubai: Which Is Better?
Commercial disputes in the UAE can be resolved through court litigation or arbitration, but choosing the wrong method can increase costs and damage business relationships. Understanding the differences between DIAC arbitration and UAE court proceedings is essential for expat entrepreneurs, investors, and companies operating in Dubai to select the most effective dispute resolution strategy.
United Arab Emirates Litigation
Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy
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He Drank Juice Containing Tramadol And Said He Did Not Know What Was In It
A UAE Court of Cassation ruling examines whether a positive drug test alone proves criminal intent when a defendant claims he unknowingly consumed tramadol-laced juice belonging to another person. The case explores the evidentiary standards required to establish knowing consumption versus accidental ingestion, and what defenses courts must substantively investigate before upholding drug-related convictions.
United Arab Emirates Criminal
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Dr. Hassan Elhais
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