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Public Policy In International Arbitration

International arbitration has become the preferred method for resolving cross-border business disputes. It offers neutrality, confidentiality, flexibility, and enforceability across many jurisdictions, thanks to treaties such as the New York Convention.

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Charles Russell Speechlys Dubai

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

Prior to Law No. 2 of 2025 Concerning the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts (New DIFC Courts Law)—a law which consolidates and updates the legal framework...

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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K&L Gates LLP

Our Firm Secured A Landmark Judgment On Kompetenz-Kompetenz And The Res Judicata Effect Of Tribunal Appointments

In a judgment issued this week, the Dubai Court of Cassation (the "Court") issued a precedent-setting judgment on the survival of arbitration clauses following contract termination versus supersession...

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Habib Al Mulla and Partners

A Long-Awaited Sign-Off: Signature Requirements For UAE Arbitral Awards

A notable quirk has long existed within the United Arab Emirates (UAE) regarding signature requirements for arbitral awards.

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Barnes Law

The ADGM Court Confirms Its Jurisdiction To Issue Anti-Suit Injunctions To Restrain Onshore Court Proceedings

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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K&L Gates LLP

Drafting Robust Qatar Arbitration Clauses: Lessons From D v E And C v D

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Charles Russell Speechlys Dubai

Consequences Of Misidentifying The Arbitration Seat On The Validity Of Arbitration Clauses

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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BSA Law

UAE Authority Issues Landmark Decision On Signature Of Arbitral Awards

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Mayer Brown

The UAE Confirms There Is No Requirement To Sign Every Page Of The Arbitral Award

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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K&L Gates LLP

Korek v Iraq Telecom: DIFC Balances Sovereignty And Arbitration In Landmark Ruling

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Barnes Law

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

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Al Tamimi & Company

The Dubai Court Of Cassation Confirms The Power Of Arbitral Tribunals To Issue Anti-Suit Injunctions

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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K&L Gates LLP

Awarding Legal Costs In ICC Arbitration Awards: UAE Prospective

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Habib Al Mulla and Partners

Learn More About False Reviews In Establishment That Invites Penalties In The UAE (Video)

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Payment Service Providers In The UAE: Legal Frameworks And Licensing Demystified

United Arab Emirates Finance

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Dolce Vita Advisors

Can I Put My Crypto In A Trust Or Foundation? (Video)

United Arab Emirates Technology

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Cavenwell Group

Modernising Supervision – The UAE's 2025 New Banking Law

United Arab Emirates Finance

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Al Tamimi & Company

The Middle East Pivot To Asia Is Reshaping The Global Economic Landscape

United Arab Emirates International

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The Sovereign Group

Child Custody And Visitation Rights In The UAE (Video)

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

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International Arbitration

Arbitration & Dispute Resolution

Public Policy In International Arbitration

International arbitration has become the preferred method for resolving cross-border business disputes. It offers neutrality, confidentiality, flexibility, and enforceability across many jurisdictions, thanks to treaties such as the New York Convention.

United Arab Emirates Litigation

CR

Charles Russell Speechlys Dubai

Our Firm Secured A Landmark Judgment On Kompetenz-Kompetenz And The Res Judicata Effect Of Tribunal Appointments

In a judgment issued this week, the Dubai Court of Cassation (the "Court") issued a precedent-setting judgment on the survival of arbitration clauses following contract termination versus supersession...

United Arab Emirates Litigation

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

A Long-Awaited Sign-Off: Signature Requirements For UAE Arbitral Awards

A notable quirk has long existed within the United Arab Emirates (UAE) regarding signature requirements for arbitral awards.

United Arab Emirates Litigation

BL

Barnes Law

The ADGM Court Confirms Its Jurisdiction To Issue Anti-Suit Injunctions To Restrain Onshore Court Proceedings

United Arab Emirates Litigation

KG

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

Drafting Robust Qatar Arbitration Clauses: Lessons From D v E And C v D

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Charles Russell Speechlys Dubai

Consequences Of Misidentifying The Arbitration Seat On The Validity Of Arbitration Clauses

United Arab Emirates Litigation

BA

BSA Law

UAE Authority Issues Landmark Decision On Signature Of Arbitral Awards

United Arab Emirates Litigation

MB

Mayer Brown

The UAE Confirms There Is No Requirement To Sign Every Page Of The Arbitral Award

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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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

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

Prior to Law No. 2 of 2025 Concerning the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts (New DIFC Courts Law)—a law which consolidates and updates the legal framework...

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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K&L Gates LLP

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

Al Tamimi & Company successfully represented the Claimant in a recent Dubai Court of Cassation ruling dated 11 February 2025, that underscored the personal liability of managers...

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Al Tamimi & Company

How AI And Technology Are Transforming UAE Litigation

The UAE has long positioned itself as a global hub for innovation, and its judicial system is no exception. With the adoption of digital platforms, smart courts, and electronic filing systems...

United Arab Emirates Technology

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BSA Law

The UAE Confirms There Is No Requirement To Sign Every Page Of The Arbitral Award

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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K&L Gates LLP

Non-Exclusive, Or Exclusive Jurisdiction - That Is The Question? (Re)insurers, Beware Of Unintended Consequences

United Arab Emirates Insurance

BLK Partners

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

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Dr Hassan Elhais

What You Need To Know About New Civil Procedure Law In The UAE (Video)

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Recent Dubai Court Ruling Prohibits Islamic Banks From Charging Late Payment Interest

United Arab Emirates Finance

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BSA Law

Court Judgment Update – Landmark General Assembly Decision On The Fate Of LLCs Established Before 2021 And The UAE National Ownership Requirement

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Al Tamimi & Company

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Personal Injury

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

Moral damages, non-material or non-pecuniary damages, are a significant part of Federal Law No. 5/1985 on the Civil Transactions Law (Civil Code) in the UAE.

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

High Court Finds Tort Jurisdictional Gateway Satisfied In Fraud Case Where Only Indirect Harm Suffered In England

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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Latest Videos

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Global Legal Association Conference 2025 Dubai (Video)

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Can You Use Whatsapp Messages As Evidence In UAE Courts? (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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