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Conflict In The Middle East: Rights And Remedies Under The Laws Of The United Arab Emirates (UAE)

As regional conflict causes disruption to commercial activity, this article considers the enforceability of contractual force majeure provisions and the availability of relief for events...

United Arab Emirates Litigation

KG

K&L Gates LLP

UAE’s Role In International Arbitration: Understanding A Rapidly Growing Influence

The United Arab Emirates (‘UAE’) has become one of the most sought-after arbitration destinations in the Middle East for cross-border disputes, especially...

United Arab Emirates Litigation

HA

HAS Law Firm

The Vicious Circle Of "What If": Force Majeure vs. Hardship

In business, planning is rarely about certainty; it is about managing disruption. Parties can allocate many risks in contracts and long-term arrangements...

United Arab Emirates Litigation

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

Onshore UAE Pro-Arbitration Court Decisions 2024-2025

The UAE's arbitration landscape continues to mature, and recent Court of Cassation decisions from 2024 and 2025 show that the onshore courts are actively supporting that trajectory. Three themes stand out.

United Arab Emirates Litigation

Aceris Law

Legislative Transformations Leading A National Renaissance: How The UAE Keeps Pace With The Times Through Flexible And Effective Laws

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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BSA Law

Delay Analysis: A Mix Of Science, Art, And Common Sense

United Arab Emirates Litigation

AM

Alvarez & Marsal

Defamation Under UAE Law

United Arab Emirates Litigation

HA

HAS Law Firm

UAE Court System: Structure And Jurisdiction

United Arab Emirates Litigation

HA

HAS Law Firm

The Bank's Liability In Fraudulent Bank Transfers

United Arab Emirates Litigation

BA

BSA Law

Arbitration In The United Arab Emirates: Key Differences Between DIFC, ADGM, And Onshore Courts

United Arab Emirates Litigation

BL

Barnes Law

The Future Of Dispute Resolution In The ADGM: Binance's Strategic Arbitration Framework

United Arab Emirates Litigation

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

Navigating The New Arbitration Landscape: Comparative Insights And Key Amendments

United Arab Emirates Litigation

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

Enforcing E-Awards In GCC And MENA

United Arab Emirates Litigation

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

Key Developments In International Arbitration For 2026

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Charles Russell Speechlys Dubai

What Leave Are Employees Entitled To Under UAE Labour Law?

United Arab Emirates Employment

TS

The Sovereign Group

IEMS And VASPs: VARAs' Next Step In AML Enforcement

United Arab Emirates Government

TLP Advisors

Dubai Updates Crypto Token Regulatory Framework

United Arab Emirates Technology

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Dechert

DIFC Introduces The UAE's First Variable Capital Company Regime

United Arab Emirates Commercial

Nexdigm UAE

UAE Payment Service Provider Regulation: CBUAE RPSCS Licensing, Capital And Compliance

United Arab Emirates Finance

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Dolce Vita Advisors

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Conflict In The Middle East: Rights And Remedies Under The Laws Of The United Arab Emirates (UAE)

As regional conflict causes disruption to commercial activity, this article considers the enforceability of contractual force majeure provisions and the availability of relief for events...

United Arab Emirates Litigation

KG

K&L Gates LLP

UAE’s Role In International Arbitration: Understanding A Rapidly Growing Influence

The United Arab Emirates (‘UAE’) has become one of the most sought-after arbitration destinations in the Middle East for cross-border disputes, especially...

United Arab Emirates Litigation

HA

HAS Law Firm

The Vicious Circle Of "What If": Post, Share, Regret? When A Post Becomes A Crime

Have you ever posted a review while you were still annoyed about the service or product, commented on a public incident you just watched, or reposted unverified breaking news simply because everyone else was doing it?

United Arab Emirates Criminal

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

Faster And Efficient Dispute Resolution Reforms

United Arab Emirates Family

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

Onshore UAE Pro-Arbitration Court Decisions 2024-2025

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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How Long Does It Take To Get A Divorce In The UAE? A Guide To Divorce Lawyers In The UAE: Timeline

United Arab Emirates Family

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

Legislative Transformations Leading A National Renaissance: How The UAE Keeps Pace With The Times Through Flexible And Effective Laws

United Arab Emirates Litigation

BA

BSA Law

Arbitration In The United Arab Emirates: Key Differences Between DIFC, ADGM, And Onshore Courts

United Arab Emirates Litigation

BL

Barnes Law

The Future Of Dispute Resolution In The ADGM: Binance's Strategic Arbitration Framework

United Arab Emirates Litigation

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

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Court Procedure

Faster And Efficient Dispute Resolution Reforms

The UAE's judicial approach to family matters has undergone a transformative shift with the enactment of Federal Decree Law No. 41 of 2024...

United Arab Emirates Family

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

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

AT

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)

United Arab Emirates Family

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

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

United Arab Emirates Litigation

AM

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

BA

BSA Law

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

United Arab Emirates Litigation

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Latest Amendment Of The Civil Procedures Law Introduces A New Concept

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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BSA Law

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Trials & Appeals & Compensation

Conflict In The Middle East: Rights And Remedies Under The Laws Of The United Arab Emirates (UAE)

As regional conflict causes disruption to commercial activity, this article considers the enforceability of contractual force majeure provisions and the availability of relief for events...

United Arab Emirates Litigation

KG

K&L Gates LLP

UAE’s Role In International Arbitration: Understanding A Rapidly Growing Influence

The United Arab Emirates (‘UAE’) has become one of the most sought-after arbitration destinations in the Middle East for cross-border disputes, especially...

United Arab Emirates Litigation

HA

HAS Law Firm

The Vicious Circle Of "What If": Force Majeure vs. Hardship

In business, planning is rarely about certainty; it is about managing disruption. Parties can allocate many risks in contracts and long-term arrangements...

United Arab Emirates Litigation

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

Onshore UAE Pro-Arbitration Court Decisions 2024-2025

United Arab Emirates Litigation

Aceris Law

Legislative Transformations Leading A National Renaissance: How The UAE Keeps Pace With The Times Through Flexible And Effective Laws

United Arab Emirates Litigation

BA

BSA Law

Delay Analysis: A Mix Of Science, Art, And Common Sense

United Arab Emirates Litigation

AM

Alvarez & Marsal

UAE Court System: Structure And Jurisdiction

United Arab Emirates Litigation

HA

HAS Law Firm

The Bank's Liability In Fraudulent Bank Transfers

United Arab Emirates Litigation

BA

BSA Law

Enforcing E-Awards In GCC And MENA

United Arab Emirates Litigation

AT

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

AM

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

AM

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

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

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

United Arab Emirates Criminal

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

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

Worldwide Litigation

HA

HAS Law Firm

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

United Arab Emirates Litigation

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

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

United Arab Emirates Litigation

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Legal Actions About Emotional Distress In The Country

United Arab Emirates Litigation

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

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Latest Videos

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What Are The Types Of Compensation In The UAE? (Video)

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Credit Card Litigation In The UAE | Merchant Disputes & Chargebacks (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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