United Arab Emirates: Debt Capital Markets

Who is the best debt lawyer in Dubai? Compare civil enforcement, settlement, travel ban, attachment, execution, evidence, fees, and court experience.

Debt recovery in the UAE is a staged process rather than one court filing. It may begin with a demand and asset-preservation request, continue through a civil claim or direct cheque enforcement, and end with a separate execution case. The strongest strategy considers collectability from the beginning. A creditor needs evidence of the debt, a route to judgment or an executive instrument, and an active plan for locating and enforcing against assets after the legal entitlement is established.

Learn how novation agreements in Dubai transfer rights and obligations, why all parties must consent and how guarantees and mortgages are treated.

The "Claim seeking Ineffectiveness of a Debtor's Disposition" is one of the most significant and effective tools available to a creditor in order to protect themselves from the fraudulent actions of their debtor.

A recent ruling by the Dubai Court of Cassation provides valuable insights into the enforceability of gift transactions executed by debtors with encumbered assets.

A new federal law regarding personal status has been issued by the UAE government on the 1st of October 2024 and which will come into effect on the 15th of April, 2025.

Recent updates to the UAE Civil Procedure Code in 2018 have resulted in improved access to claiming unpaid debts against defaulted debtors.

The new federal decree-law no. 35 of 2021 amending the provisions of federal decree-law no. 9 of 2016 regarding bankruptcy and its amendments has been introduced in the United Arab Emirates...

In the following series of articles, Barry Greenberg provides the reader with a comprehensive look at bankruptcy proceedings in the UAE, from beginning to end.