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

In this article, Carl Daou and Mona Mirza provide practical guide to force majeure and contractual obligations in the Gulf, analysing how different legal systems — including the UAE, DIFC, ADGM and KSA...

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Eptalex Law Firm LLP

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

mais comme un acteur de structuration juridique dans des environnements instables.

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Eptalex Law Firm LLP

Force Majeure: The Three Impossibilities And Mischaracterization Dilemma

A force majeure event occurs, and suddenly it is everywhere, on the news, across social media, in business discussions, and even in legal commentary.

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Habib Al Mulla and Partners

Franchise Agreements And What You Should Know

The United Arab Emirates constitutes a significant franchise market within the Middle East, with international and regional brands operating across retail, food and beverage, hospitality, healthcare, education...

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Habib Al Mulla and Partners

Beyond The Award: Enforcing Arbitral Decisions In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Habib Al Mulla and Partners

The Rise Of Digital Debt Securities In The Middle East

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

DIFC's New Variable Capital Company (VCC) Regime: What It Is, Why It Matters, And When To Use It

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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HAS Law Firm

Identifying The Real Ultimate Beneficial Owner Practical Tips For Designated Non-Financial Businesses And Professions (“DNFBPs”)

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Habib Al Mulla and Partners

Legal Considerations For Businesses In The UAE Amid Ongoing Regional Developments

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Habib Al Mulla and Partners

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

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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HAS Law Firm

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

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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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

DIFC Introduces The UAE's First Variable Capital Company Regime

United Arab Emirates Commercial

Nexdigm UAE

Meet Us In The Abu Dhabi – 24 February To 3 March 2026

United Arab Emirates Strategy

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CYAUSE Audit Services Ltd

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

United Arab Emirates Technology

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Cavenwell Group

What Leave Are Employees Entitled To Under UAE Labour Law?

United Arab Emirates Employment

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The Sovereign Group

A Regulatory Perspective On Payment Facilitator Operations In The UAE, UK And EU

United Arab Emirates Finance

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KARM Legal Consultants

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

United Arab Emirates Commercial

IMC Group

Legal Considerations For Businesses In The UAE Amid Ongoing Regional Developments

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Habib Al Mulla and Partners

IEMS And VASPs: VARAs' Next Step In AML Enforcement

In May 2025, VARA mandated all VASPs to be fully registered and responsive on the FIU's Integrated Enquiry Management System portal.

United Arab Emirates Government

TLP Advisors

Entreprendre aux Émirats : Ce que les dirigeants français doivent savoir sur leur fiscalité

25 degrés en décembre, pas d'impôts sur le revenu, une administration efficace, des entreprises qui se créent en quelques jours : les Emirats séduisent les entrepreneurs du monde entier.

United Arab Emirates Tax

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BSA Law

Family Offices In The UAE: Legal Frameworks, Strategic Tools, And Jurisdictional Insights

The UAE has rapidly emerged as a global hub for family offices, attracting high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) and ultra-high-net-worth families seeking sophisticated wealth management, succession planning, and asset protection.

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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DSK Legal

The UAE's New Civil Code Explained: Practical Changes For Businesses And Investors

Federal Decree Law No. 25 of 2025 (the "New Civil Code") will come into effect on 1 June 2026, repealing and replacing Federal Law No. 5 of 1985 (as amended) (the "Old Civil Code")...

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Bracewell

The Growing Importance Of AML, And UBO Compliance For UAE Businesses

United Arab Emirates Commercial

IMC Group

UAE Commercial Companies Law Amendments: Practical Corporate Structuring And M&A Considerations

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

What UAE's New Multi-Class Share Rules Mean For Startups And Investors

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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HAS Law Firm

UAE Capital Markets Reset: New Federal Laws Reshaping The Regulatory Landscape

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Al Tamimi & Company

ESG Considerations In The UAE: What Businesses Need To Know

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Charles Russell Speechlys Dubai

Corporate Guarantees In The UAE: Practical Tips From The Frontline On Enforcement

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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BSA Law

The UAE's New Civil Code: First Reflections On A Major Legislative Reform

United Arab Emirates Government

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Habib Al Mulla and Partners

UAE Enacts A New Civil Transactions Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 25 Of 2025): Key Highlights

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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BSA Law

The Role Of Insurance In UAE's Economic Growth: Discussing The Contribution Of The Insurance Sector To The Economic Growth Of The UAE

United Arab Emirates Insurance

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HAS Law Firm

QFC Structures For Family Business Succession And Governance

United Arab Emirates Family

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Charles Russell Speechlys Dubai

The UAE's New Civil Code: First Reflections On A Major Legislative Reform

The UAE Government has recently announced the enactment of a new Civil Code, marking a significant legislative milestone. While this announcement has attracted widespread attention...

United Arab Emirates Government

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Habib Al Mulla and Partners

UAE Enacts A New Civil Transactions Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 25 Of 2025): Key Highlights

As part of the United Arab Emirates' continued efforts to strengthen its legislative environment and reinforce its position as a leading legal and business hub, the State has enacted...

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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BSA Law

The Role Of Insurance In UAE's Economic Growth: Discussing The Contribution Of The Insurance Sector To The Economic Growth Of The UAE

Insurance in the UAE is a major growth lever: a financial scaffold that bolsters investment, enables trade and underwrites commercial ambition, all within a deeply regulated legal soil.

United Arab Emirates Insurance

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HAS Law Firm

QFC Structures For Family Business Succession And Governance

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.

United Arab Emirates Family

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Charles Russell Speechlys Dubai

New UAE Corporate Law Update: Federal Decree-Law No. (20) Of 2025 Amending Federal Decree-Law No. (32) Of 2021 Concerning Commercial Companies

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Bracewell

New Commercial Companies Law Amendments Signal A New Phase Of Corporate Modernisation

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced a new package of reforms to its corporate legislative framework through Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2025 (Amendment)...

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Gowling WLG

UAE Legal Year In Review 2025: Corporate, Governance And Immigration Changes In Focus

As 2025 draws to a close, it is fair to say this year has been a turning point for the legal and regulatory framework that governs doing business in the United Arab Emirates.

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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BSA Law

Different Share Classes For UAE Mainland LLCs And What This Means For Owners

Federal Decree Law no 20 of 2025 ("CCL Amendment Law") has recently been promulgated which makes several significant changes to the Federal Decree Law no 32 of 2021 on Commercial Companies (the "CCL").

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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BSA Law

IP Due Diligence In Technology M&A: Three Hidden Pitfalls That Can Derail Your Deal

Intellectual property (IP) often represents the most valuable asset in a technology M&A transaction. Yet IP due diligence remains one of the most underestimated parts of technology deals.

United Arab Emirates IP

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Al Tamimi & Company

Habib Al Mulla And Partners Secures Proprietary Injunction From DIFC Courts In Support Of LCIA Arbitration

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Habib Al Mulla and Partners

New Dubai Law Regulating Contracting Activities

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Al Tamimi & Company

UK vs UAE Tax: What It Means For British Businesses In 2025 And Beyond

United Arab Emirates Tax

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HAS Law Firm

Strengthening Connections In Dubai & Abu Dhabi Greetings From Us

United Arab Emirates Accounting

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CYAUSE Audit Services Ltd

UAE CCL Reforms: Introducing Multi-Class Shares, Drag / Tag Rights, Deadlock Solutions And Governance Continuity

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Charles Russell Speechlys Dubai

Dubai'de Şirket Kuruluşu ve Vergi Avantajları

United Arab Emirates Tax

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Esenyel Partners

UAE Companies Law Amendments: A Modernization Package Aligning Onshore Practice With Market Standards

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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BSA Law

Commercial Companies Law Amendment Allowing For Class Shares, Non-profit Companies, Company Migration And Deadlock Resolution Tools

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Squire Patton Boggs

UAE Updates Commercial Companies Law After Four Years: What Businesses Need To Know

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Al Tamimi & Company

Non-Resident Persons And Corporate Tax In The UAE: Permanent Establishments, Nexus And State Sourced Income

United Arab Emirates Tax

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Habib Al Mulla and Partners

Operating Onshore: Pathways For Free Zone Companies To Conduct Business In The Mainland, United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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BSA Law

CBUAE Publishes Regulation For Representative Office Of Foreign Insurance And Reinsurance Companies

United Arab Emirates Insurance

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Al Tamimi & Company

Legal Representation Before The DIFC Courts' Small Claims Tribunal – Optional Or Conditional?

United Arab Emirates Finance

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Habib Al Mulla and Partners

Family Foundations And Family Businesses In The UAE: Corporate Tax Treatment, Succession Planning And Strategic Considerations

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Habib Al Mulla and Partners

ADGM Updates: ADGM Registration Authority Publishes New Administrative Regulations

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Al Tamimi & Company

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The Growing Importance Of AML, And UBO Compliance For UAE Businesses

IMC Group

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

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Al Tamimi & Company

Understanding UAE's New Insurance Regulations: A Comprehensive Guide (Video)

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Dr. Hassan Elhais

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

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Cavenwell Group

UK Millionaires Flock To UAE – How To Move Yourself And Business To The UAE (Video)

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The Sovereign Group

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