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Tom's Top Ten: Key Developments In International Arbitration In The Gulf In 2025

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

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Charles Russell Speechlys Dubai

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

When The Seat Rules Supreme: ADGM Court Overrides LCIA Rules And Grants US$250m Worldwide Freezing Order

The Abu Dhabi Global Market Court of Appeal has confirmed that when institutional arbitration rules clash with the mandatory law of the seat, the law of the seat prevails.

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Guide To Expedited Arbitration In Dubai

The arbitration process is usually faster and more flexible than traditional litigation, allowing a more accessible path to justice. However, even arbitration can sometimes take many months, which arbitration centres have...

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Barnes Law

Evolving Landscape Of Third Party Funding In Arbitrations In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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HAS Law Firm

DIFC Injunctions In Support Of Foreign Proceedings: The Last Twelve Months In Review

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Habib Al Mulla and Partners

How Technology Is Transforming Family Mediation

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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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

Abu Dhabi Court Of Cassation Extends Arbitration Agreement In Main Contract To Parties To Related Contracts Arising Out Of The Same Construction Project

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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K&L Gates LLP

Key Takeaways From Dubai Arbitration Week 2025

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Barnes Law

Dubai Arbitration Week: Post Event Wrap-Up

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Alvarez & Marsal

India-UAE BIT 2024: What To Expect When You're Investing

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Charles Russell Speechlys Dubai

Unprecedented Efficiency: Habib Al Mulla & Partners Executes AED 1 Billion Inheritance And Settles AED 300 Million In Debts Within A Single Day

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Habib Al Mulla and Partners

Advancing International Arbitration: The Prague Rules And Their Appeal To Civil Law Practitioners

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Habib Al Mulla and Partners

DIFC Innovation And AI License

United Arab Emirates Finance

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Al Tamimi & Company

DIFC AI And Innovation Licences: What Founders Need To Know

United Arab Emirates Technology

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BSA Law

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

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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BSA Law

International Employment Law Podcast Series - United Arab Emirates (Podcast)

United Arab Emirates Employment

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Travers Smith LLP

Alvarez & Marsal Releases Q3 2025 UAE Banking Pulse

United Arab Emirates Finance

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Alvarez & Marsal

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Tom's Top Ten: Key Developments In International Arbitration In The Gulf In 2025

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

United Arab Emirates Litigation

CR

Charles Russell Speechlys Dubai

When The Seat Rules Supreme: ADGM Court Overrides LCIA Rules And Grants US$250m Worldwide Freezing Order

The Abu Dhabi Global Market Court of Appeal has confirmed that when institutional arbitration rules clash with the mandatory law of the seat, the law of the seat prevails.

United Arab Emirates Litigation

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Guide To Expedited Arbitration In Dubai

The arbitration process is usually faster and more flexible than traditional litigation, allowing a more accessible path to justice. However, even arbitration can sometimes take many months, which arbitration centres have...

United Arab Emirates Litigation

BL

Barnes Law

Evolving Landscape Of Third Party Funding In Arbitrations In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Litigation

HA

HAS Law Firm

DIFC Injunctions In Support Of Foreign Proceedings: The Last Twelve Months In Review

United Arab Emirates Litigation

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

How Technology Is Transforming Family Mediation

United Arab Emirates Litigation

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

Egypt's Court Of Cassation Draws A Red Line: Arbitration Clauses In Employment Contracts Declared Void

United Arab Emirates Employment

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Habib Al Mulla and Partners

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

United Arab Emirates Litigation

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

Abu Dhabi Court Of Cassation Extends Arbitration Agreement In Main Contract To Parties To Related Contracts Arising Out Of The Same Construction Project

United Arab Emirates Litigation

KG

K&L Gates LLP

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Court Procedure

The UAE's Federal-Local Judicial Principles Unification Authority Settles The Signature Controversy In Arbitration Awards

On 4 August 2025 the Federal-Local Judicial Principles Unification Authority issued its landmark Decision No. (1) of 2025, finally harmonising conflicting precedents emanating from the higher courts...

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Al Tamimi & Company

Settlement Of Disputes Arising From The Execution Of Contracts For The Construction Of Citizens' Homes In The Emirate Of Dubai

In line with the wise directives of the Government of Dubai to enhance the efficiency of the legislative system and adopt alternative dispute resolution mechanisms...

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

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ADG Legal

UAE Family Law: Putting Children's Interests First And Safeguarding Their Rights (Video)

The UAE is not a signatory to Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (REMO).

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

How To Authorize A Friend On Your Behalf? (Video)

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Silence Or Extended Decisions? Navigating UAE Tax Disputes Resolution Committees Decisions Regime And Latest Judicial Trend

United Arab Emirates Tax

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Habib Al Mulla and Partners

Reciprocity Of Foreign Judgements And Cross-Jurisdictional Litigation – From The UAE Perspective

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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BSA Law

Gupta Brothers Arrested In Dubai, Understanding The UAE's Extradition Process (Video)

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Latest Amendment Of The Civil Procedures Law Introduces A New Concept

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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BSA Law

"Costs On An Indemnity Basis" A Comparative Analysis Of Legal Frameworks, Principles And Practices In Court Systems And International Arbitrations

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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HAS Law Firm

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Trials & Appeals & Compensation

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

BA

BSA Law

When The Seat Rules Supreme: ADGM Court Overrides LCIA Rules And Grants US$250m Worldwide Freezing Order

The Abu Dhabi Global Market Court of Appeal has confirmed that when institutional arbitration rules clash with the mandatory law of the seat, the law of the seat prevails.

United Arab Emirates Litigation

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Evolving Landscape Of Third Party Funding In Arbitrations In The UAE

This Practice Note discusses Third Party Funding and Arbitration in the United Arab Emirates ("UAE"). In particular, emphasis has been placed on the evolving landscape relating to Third Party Funding across...

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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HAS Law Firm

DIFC Injunctions In Support Of Foreign Proceedings: The Last Twelve Months In Review

United Arab Emirates Litigation

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

UAE Commercial Agency: Terminating Legacy Arrangements

United Arab Emirates Commercial

BA

BSA Law

Unprecedented Efficiency: Habib Al Mulla & Partners Executes AED 1 Billion Inheritance And Settles AED 300 Million In Debts Within A Single Day

United Arab Emirates Litigation

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

Non-Enforceability Of The Debtor's Disposition Of His Assets With The Intent Of Removing Them From The General Guarantee

United Arab Emirates Finance

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BSA Law

DIFC Courts Confirm Jurisdiction To Grant Interim Relief In Support Of Foreign Proceedings Where There Is No Asset Link To The DIFC

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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K&L Gates LLP

Dubai Court Of Cassation Judgment: Piercing The Corporate Veil For Managerial Misconduct

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Al Tamimi & Company

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Personal Injury

UAE Labour Law: Work Injuries And Occupational Disease

The UAE government, primarily through the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) and the Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 Regarding the Regulation of Employment Relationships...

United Arab Emirates Employment

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Dr Hassan Elhais

What Are The Laws On Suicide Attempts In The UAE? (Video)

Dr. Hassan Elhais explains how under UAE law, committing suicide is a crime.

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Dr Hassan Elhais

From Accident To Advocacy: Dubai's Personal Injury Legal Experts

When life takes an unexpected turn and you find yourself facing the aftermath of an accident, you need compassionate support and fierce advocacy to protect your rights and seek justice.

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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MIO Law Firm

Moral Damages In UAE Law: A Recent Landmark Case

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Dr Hassan Elhais

What Legal Consequences Are Associated With Assault In The UAE? Understanding Violent Crimes

United Arab Emirates Criminal

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Out Of Time? Limitation In Common And Civil Law And Enforcement Challenges

Worldwide Litigation

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HAS Law Firm

What Are The Jail Terms And Penalties For Abortion Cases In The UAE?

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Dr Hassan Elhais

What Are The General Policies In Commercial Liabilities In The UAE?

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Legal Actions About Emotional Distress In The Country

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Dr Hassan Elhais

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Latest Videos

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Learn More About The Fines And Penalties For Arson Cases In The UAE (Video)

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Legal Insights On Medical Negligence In UAE | UAE Medical Negligence Explained (Video)

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Dr Hassan Elhais

BSA Case Files: OCTAVIA Vs ASTALIA (Video)

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BSA Law

The Dispute Resolution Question Time 2019 (Video)

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BSA Law

Understanding The UAE's New Arbitration Law (Video)

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Clyde & Co

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