United Arab Emirates: Litigation, Mediation & Arbitration

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Breach of trust cases in Dubai carry serious legal consequences under Federal Decree-Law No. 31 of 2021, involving criminal penalties, civil compensation claims, and potential deportation for expatriates.

A UAE court case examines how divorced parents share custody of their children and manage financial responsibilities after separation.

A UAE court case examines how divorced parents share custody of their children and manage financial responsibilities after separation.

The Dubai Conflicts of Jurisdiction Tribunal has issued a landmark decision clarifying the jurisdictional boundaries between DIFC Courts and onshore Dubai Courts in matters of foreign arbitral award recognition and enforcement.

When it comes to inheritance in Dubai, it’s important to find a good balance between legal requirements, family ties, and personal wishes.

Breach of trust cases in Dubai carry serious legal consequences under Federal Decree-Law No. 31 of 2021, involving criminal penalties, civil compensation claims, and potential deportation for expatriates.

A UAE court case examines how divorced parents share custody of their children and manage financial responsibilities after separation.

wife files for fault-based divorce from her husband and custody of daughter and related maintenance charges. The wife claims that the husband forced her to leave her job. He is disrespectful towards her, insulting and abusing her, in front of their children, without any reason. The couple has two children, and the husband incites their son to hit her. She also claims that the husband injures himself and sends photos to her family claiming that she assaulted him. He also quarrels with her family, demanding that he be given dowry.

As parties across the supply chain continue to navigate the consequences of recent geopolitical developments affecting the Strait of Hormuz...

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...

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