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UAE Litigation: Enforcing Foreign Judgments: Exploring The Process And Challenges Of Enforcing Foreign Judgments In The UAE

With the expansion of globalisation and the growing presence of multinational corporations operating and holding assets across multiple jurisdictions...

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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HAS Law Firm

UAE Banking Litigation In A Time Of Regional Instability: The Continuing Relevance Of Article 121 Bis

The UAE banking sector remains fundamentally resilient. However, the current phase of regional instability is likely to influence the nature and complexity of disputes coming before the courts.

United Arab Emirates Litigation

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

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

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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

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HAS Law Firm

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

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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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

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BSA Law

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

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Alvarez & Marsal

UAE Court System: Structure And Jurisdiction

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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HAS Law Firm

The Bank's Liability In Fraudulent Bank Transfers

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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BSA Law

Enforcing E-Awards In GCC And MENA

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Al Tamimi & Company

UAE Enacts A New Civil Transactions Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 25 Of 2025): Key Highlights

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

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Evolving Landscape Of Third Party Funding In Arbitrations In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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HAS Law Firm

What Businesses Must Do After UAE VAT Rule Changes In 2026 To Protect Refunds, Credits, And Compliance

United Arab Emirates Commercial

IMC Group

What Does The 15% Domestic Minimum Tax In The UAE Mean For Multinational Structures In 2026?

United Arab Emirates Commercial

IMC Group

Setting Up A Company In The UAE: Mainland Or Free Zone? A Legal And Commercial Comparison

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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HAS Law Firm

What Leave Are Employees Entitled To Under UAE Labour Law?

United Arab Emirates Employment

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The Sovereign Group

Function Over Form: What The UAE's New CBUAE Law Means For Fintech, DeFi And Technology Providers

United Arab Emirates Finance

TLP Advisors

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

The question as to whether the DIFC Court has the power to issue orders in support of non DIFC proceedings remains controversial, and the last twelve months have seen several significant developments.

United Arab Emirates Litigation

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

UAE Commercial Agency: Terminating Legacy Arrangements

The UAE's commercial agency regime has gone through significant reform, including the Federal Law No. 3 of 2022 Regulating Commercial Agencies, effective 15 June 2023.

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

Habib Al Mulla and Partners has successfully completed the disbursement of an inheritance estate exceeding AED 1 billion for a distinguished UAE national...

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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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

Creditors often find themselves unable to recover their debts from a debtor when, upon initiating enforcement procedures, they discover that the debtor has no assets available for execution.

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

How AI And Technology Are Transforming UAE Litigation

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

BA

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

Global Legal Association Conference 2025 Dubai (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)

As part of the legislative reforms initiated by the UAE government in the year 2023, several important laws have undergone an overhauling. As such, a new Civil Procedure Code has been enforced, namely, Federal Decree-Law No. 42 of 2022, Promulgating the Civil Procedures Law ("CPL").

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Dr. Hassan Elhais

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

The Dubai Court of Cassation has issued a binding ruling prohibiting Islamic banks and Takaful companies from charging any form of interest or fees for delayed payments even in instances...

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

The General Assembly of the Dubai Court of Cassation issued Decision No. 8 of 2025 represents a major legal turning point in the United Arab Emirates' evolving corporate framework.

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Al Tamimi & Company

Global Legal Association Conference 2025 Dubai (Video)

It was truly an honor to participate in the Litigation Conference organised by the Global Legal Association (GLA), and be a part of the panel discussing Dispute Resolution Mechanisms.

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Dr. Hassan Elhais

Landmark Ruling On Contractual Attorney Fees: Dubai Court Of Cassation Affirms The Binding Nature Of Fee Clauses

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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ADG Legal

Dubai Expands Jurisdiction Of The Centre For Amicable Settlement Of Disputes: What's New?

Dispute resolution through the Centre for Amicable Settlement of Disputes (the "CASD" or "Centre") has now become more clear, efficient, and accessible to the Dubai public.

United Arab Emirates Litigation

BA

BSA Law

Federal Supreme Court Rules On The 200% Penalty Cap: A Defining Moment For UAE Tax Penalties Regime

On 23 April 2025, the UAE's Federal Supreme Court issued a significant judgment in Administrative Appeal No. 337 of 2025 (Tax), clarifying the scope of administrative penalties under Article 24(4)...

United Arab Emirates Tax

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

Recognition Of "Without Prejudice" In The UAE

The Dubai local onshore courts recently recognised and upheld the "without prejudice" principle, a principle previously not recognised. This marks a significant development to the approach taken...

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Fenwick Elliott LLP

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

In today's globalised economy, commercial disputes often span multiple legal systems. The ability to recognize and enforce such judgements is vital for ensuring legal certainty...

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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BSA Law

Electronic Tagging For Offenders In UAE (Video)

United Arab Emirates Government

AM

Dr. Hassan Elhais

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

United Arab Emirates Litigation

AM

Dr. Hassan Elhais

Hierarchy In Family Court And The Process To Appeal

United Arab Emirates Family

AM

Dr. Hassan Elhais

Enforcing Civil Judgments In The UAE: A Practical Guide Under Federal Decree-Law No. (42) Of 2022

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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HAS Law Firm

Dubai Court Of Appeal Annuls Anti-Suit Injunction Issued In ICC Arbitration Proceedings

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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K&L Gates LLP

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

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Dr. Hassan Elhais

What Happens After Witness Hearing (Video)

United Arab Emirates Family

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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

The Dubai Cassation Court's Recent Ruling On The Legal Concept Of Without Prejudice

United Arab Emirates Technology

AM

Dr. Hassan Elhais

Bounced Cheques In The UAE: Contrasting Judicial Approaches In Dubai And Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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HAS Law Firm

Court Of Cassation Affirms Invalidity Of Arbitration Clause In Retention Dispute Due To Lack Of Signature, Despite Stamp

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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BSA Law

Technology, AI, And The Future Of Litigation In Dubai's Onshore Courts

United Arab Emirates Technology

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BSA Law

How Much Does It Cost To Hire A Criminal Lawyer?

United Arab Emirates Criminal

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MIO Law Firm

Misuse Of The Right To Litigate

United Arab Emirates Litigation

BA

BSA Law

Enforcement Of Deportation And Travel Ban Orders Assigned To A Newly Formed Judicial Committee

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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BSA Law

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Dr. Hassan Elhais

Case Study: Child Custody In The UAE - Legal Analysis And Outcomes (Video)

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Dr. Hassan Elhais

Dr. Hassan Talks: Importance Of A Signed Court Agreement In The UAE (Video)

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Dr. Hassan Elhais

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