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New UAE Civil Law Takes Effect June 1 How It Will Reshape Daily Life And Business (Video)

The UAE is implementing a comprehensive overhaul of its civil legal framework effective June 1, introducing sweeping reforms that will fundamentally alter contractual relationships, asset management protocols...

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Dr. Hassan Elhais

What Happens If A Contract Is Signed Without Reading It Under UAE Law (Dubai)

Contracts play a central role in commercial and personal transactions within the United Arab Emirates (“UAE”). Under UAE law, contracts are generally binding once valid consent...

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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HAS Law Firm

New Code, New Rules – What Federal Decree-Law No. 25 Of 2025 Means For Businesses And Individuals In The UAE

Federal Decree-Law No. 25 of 2025 represents the most significant reform of UAE civil law in a generation, fundamentally reshaping how contracts and civil transactions are governed across the Emirates.

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Eptalex Law Firm LLP

Cheque Bounce And Debt Recovery In The UAE: Legal Remedies And Enforcement Procedures

Cheque bounce and debt recovery still remain very common in commercial transactions in the UAE. As businesses often depend on cheques, invoices, credit facilities and payment commitments, delays or failures in payment...

United Arab Emirates Litigation

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

UAE Competition Law: Emergency Exemption For Essential Goods And Services

United Arab Emirates Anti-trust

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Bracewell

Stuck In An Off-plan Property Dispute? Here's How To Solve It (Step-by-Step)

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

AM

Dr. Hassan Elhais

Boutique Law Firms In DIFC: Commercial Lawyers And Legal Services Explained

United Arab Emirates Commercial

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

How To Protect Your Business From Breach Of Trust In UAE Workplaces

United Arab Emirates Commercial

AM

Dr. Hassan Elhais

Trademark, Copyright, And Commercial Brand Disputes In The UAE

United Arab Emirates IP

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

Converting A Foreign Branch Into An LLC In Dubai Or Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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The Sovereign Group

Relocating To The UAE - Our Personal Experience, Part 1: Be Aware Of Cowboys!

United Arab Emirates Commercial

CA

CYAUSE Audit Services Ltd

Examining The New UAE Civil Code—Part 2: Muqawala Contracts

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Mayer Brown

Shareholder And Business Partner Disputes In The UAE: Legal Framework And Resolution Strategies

United Arab Emirates Commercial

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

Construction Law In Transition: Key Changes Under The UAE’s New Civil Code

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

HA

HAS Law Firm

What Does The 15% Domestic Minimum Tax In The UAE Mean For Multinational Structures In 2026?

United Arab Emirates Commercial

IMC Group

Voices For Change: Turning A Stereotype To A Superpower With Rima Hadid (Podcast)

United Arab Emirates Employment

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A&O Shearman

How To Select The Best CSP For Digital Assets In ADGM (Video)

United Arab Emirates Technology

CA

Cavenwell Group

National Anti Narcotics Authority (Video)

United Arab Emirates Criminal

AM

Dr. Hassan Elhais

What Businesses Must Do After UAE VAT Rule Changes In 2026 To Protect Refunds, Credits, And Compliance

United Arab Emirates Commercial

IMC Group

UAE Wage Protection System Latest Update

BLK Partners is a multi-jurisdictional law firm operating across Saudi Arabia, UAE, Lebanon, and Egypt, providing comprehensive legal services under registered trademarks in each region. The firm's structure includes independent legal entities in different countries, all operating under the BLK Partners brand with distinct registration numbers and licenses.

United Arab Emirates Employment

BLK Partners

Dispute Resolution Services In UAE: Where To Find Effective Legal Solutions

Disputes can arise in many situations, whether between business partners, landlords and tenants, employers and employees, buyers and sellers, or family members.

United Arab Emirates Litigation

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

Navigating The New Governance Landscape In DIFC And ADGM

Rita Abou Samra and Aishwarya More examine the latest 2025 compliance reforms introduced by DIFC and ADGM, highlighting key amendments to the DIFC Data Protection Law and ADGM's new auditor registration framework. The analysis explores expanded individual rights, broader application of data protection regulations, and the practical steps businesses must take to ensure compliance with these new governance requirements.

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Eptalex Law Firm LLP

The Comprehensive Legal Framework For The Recognition And Enforcement Of Arbitral Awards In The United Arab Emirates

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.

United Arab Emirates Litigation

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

Enforcement Of Foreign Judgments In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Litigation

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

Compensation For Damages Arising From Armed Conflicts In The Gulf States

United Arab Emirates Commercial

BLK Partners

How To Handle Breach Of Trust Cases In Dubai: Expert Guide From A Lawyer In UAE

United Arab Emirates Criminal

AM

Dr. Hassan Elhais

How To Navigate Anti Money Laundering UAE Regulations Without Getting Penalized

United Arab Emirates Government

AM

Dr. Hassan Elhais

A New Investment Corridor: Unpacking The UAE–Ecuador BIT

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

An Overview Of Commercial Dispute Law

United Arab Emirates Litigation

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

Analysis Of The Regulatory Framework And Enforcement Of Tenancy Relationships In The Emirate Of Dubai

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

UAE Issues Executive Regulations To The Competition Law: Key Merger Control Takeaways

United Arab Emirates Anti-trust

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BREMER LF WLL

One Month To Go: Are Your Contracts Ready For The New Civil Code?

United Arab Emirates Commercial

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

Bad Debt Relief Under UAE VAT In Times Of Economic Strain: A Detailed Perspective On Article 64

United Arab Emirates Tax

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

Analysis Of The Regulatory Framework And Enforcement Of Tenancy Relationships In The Emirate Of Dubai

Real estate is a major sector of the Dubai economy and thus requires a comprehensive and transparent legal framework to regulate the complex relationship between landlord and tenant.

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

UAE Issues Executive Regulations To The Competition Law: Key Merger Control Takeaways

The UAE Cabinet has issued Executive Regulations to the Competition Law, introducing significant procedural clarifications for merger control filings.

United Arab Emirates Anti-trust

BF

BREMER LF WLL

One Month To Go: Are Your Contracts Ready For The New Civil Code?

On 1 June 2026 (the “Effective Date”), Federal Decree-Law No. 25/2025 promulgating the Civil Transaction Law (the “New Civil Code”) comes into force. As a result, some of its mandatory...

United Arab Emirates Commercial

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

Bad Debt Relief Under UAE VAT In Times Of Economic Strain: A Detailed Perspective On Article 64

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...

United Arab Emirates Tax

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

Examining The New UAE Civil Code – Part 1: Force Majeure, Exceptional Circumstances And Relief In Times Of Crisis

United Arab Emirates Commercial

MB

Mayer Brown

Uncertainties And Opportunities In The Middle East Construction Sector

Explore critical insights across multiple sectors including Middle East construction challenges amid regional conflict, the intersection of financial reporting valuations and tax compliance, large-scale financial remediation strategies for overdraft fee disputes, and strategic healthcare real estate investment forecasts for 2026. These analyses examine how geopolitical uncertainty, regulatory scrutiny, and evolving market dynamics shape business decisions and operational strategies.

Worldwide Real Estate

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Ankura Consulting Group LLC

Arbitration Vs Litigation In The UAE: Cost, Time, And Confidentiality Comparison

Founders and investors in the UAE face a critical strategic decision when disputes arise: should they pursue arbitration or litigation? This guide breaks down the real-world differences in cost...

United Arab Emirates Litigation

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

Arbitration For Construction & Infrastructure Disputes In The UAE: A Practical Arbitration Law Guide For Founders & Investors

Construction disputes in the UAE frequently escalate to arbitration, with nearly 60% of DIAC cases involving construction and real estate matters.

United Arab Emirates Litigation

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

The Going Concern, Part One: Corporate Governance – A Rescue Ring Amid Crisis

Corporate governance is not merely a compliance exercise; from a business perspective, it is a condition for stability and sustainable growth. It clarifies authority, allocates responsibility...

United Arab Emirates Commercial

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

Force Majeure And Contractual Obligations In The Gulf: What Businesses Need To Know

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Eptalex Law Firm LLP

Force Majeure Clauses In Contracts: A Special Reference To Form F In Dubai Real Estate Transactions

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

The Ongoing Conflict In The Middle East

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

BLK Partners

Construction Amid War And Hostilities: The Principal Issues Under FIDIC

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

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Fenwick Elliott LLP

Flood Damage In The UAE: Understanding Insurance Liability And The Scope Of The Force Majeure Defense

United Arab Emirates Insurance

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

Force Majeure In UAE Real Estate: Where The Law Actually Draws The Line

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

BLK Partners

Le Golfe face à l’Incertitude: Continuité des Affaires et Gestion Contractuelle

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Eptalex Law Firm LLP

Force Majeure: The Three Impossibilities And Mischaracterization Dilemma

United Arab Emirates Commercial

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

Franchise Agreements And What You Should Know

United Arab Emirates Commercial

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

Beyond The Award: Enforcing Arbitral Decisions In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Litigation

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

Dubai Mandates Official Registration For Shared Housing Tenancy Contracts

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

AM

Dr. Hassan Elhais

Force Majeure In UAE Sale & Purchase Agreements: An Overview Of The Legal Position

United Arab Emirates Energy

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Sohaibani & Partners

Geopolitical Shocks And Force Majeure Clauses: Legal Considerations During Regional Disruption

United Arab Emirates Commercial

HA

HAS Law Firm

Setting Up A Company In The UAE: Mainland Or Free Zone? A Legal And Commercial Comparison

United Arab Emirates Commercial

HA

HAS Law Firm

The Impact Of The New Civil Transactions Law On Construction Contracts In The United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

KG

K&L Gates LLP

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Andrew Tarbuck And Rachel Fox Discuss Latest Tax Developments (Video)

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Al Tamimi & Company

DIFC Prescribed Company: Essential Guide For Investors And Advisors (Video)

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Cavenwell Group

Is It Illegal To Charge Interest When Loaning Someone's Money? (Video)

AM

Dr. Hassan Elhais

DMCC Launches SPV And Holding Company Licences (Video)

CA

Cavenwell Group

Diversifying Into The Middle East Market: Practical Considerations (Video)

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Gowling WLG

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