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How To File A RERA Complaint For Off-Plan Property Issues: Your Legal Options Explained

Dubai's off-plan property market attracts significant investment, but disputes over project delays, quality issues, and contractual commitments frequently arise.

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

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Dr. Hassan Elhais

Exclusivity In Distribution And Agency Arrangements In The UAE

The UAE's new Competition Law addresses market segmentation through distribution and agency arrangements, yet exclusivity remains not only permissible but mandatory under UAE Commercial Agency Law.

United Arab Emirates Anti-trust

BF

BREMER LF WLL

UAE Trade Marks: When Dormant Applications Still Block New Filings

The UAE trade mark system faces a procedural challenge where accepted applications remain incomplete for years, blocking new filings despite never progressing to registration.

United Arab Emirates IP

R

Rouse

Contract F Cancellations In Dubai: Seller Rights And The 10% Deposit

Analysis of seller rights to retain security deposits when buyers default on Contract F property sale agreements in Dubai, including the treatment of additional conditions and force majeure claims.

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

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MIO Law Firm

Developer Didnt Register DLD

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

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MIO Law Firm

Contract Disputes In Dubai: Legal Remedies For Breach Of Agreement Under UAE Laws

United Arab Emirates Commercial

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

Financial Crime Investigations In The UAE: What Companies And Directors Should Know

United Arab Emirates Criminal

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

Lawyer In UAE: A Practical Guide For Expats And Residents

United Arab Emirates Litigation

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

How To Choose A Law Firm In Dubai For Corporate And Commercial Disputes

United Arab Emirates Commercial

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

Examining The New UAE Civil Code—Part 3: Contract Negotiation, Formation And Interpretation

United Arab Emirates Commercial

MB

Mayer Brown

New UAE Civil Law Takes Effect June 1 How It Will Reshape Daily Life And Business (Video)

United Arab Emirates Commercial

AM

Dr. Hassan Elhais

What Happens If A Contract Is Signed Without Reading It Under UAE Law (Dubai)

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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HAS Law Firm

New Code, New Rules – What Federal Decree-Law No. 25 Of 2025 Means For Businesses And Individuals In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Eptalex Law Firm LLP

Cheque Bounce And Debt Recovery In The UAE: Legal Remedies And Enforcement Procedures

United Arab Emirates Litigation

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

UAE Commercial Gaming Law: GCGRA Licences, Online Gaming, Sports Wagering And Lotteries

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

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Dolce Vita Advisors

UAE Pioneers AI-driven Transformation Of Competition Enforcement

United Arab Emirates Anti-trust

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BREMER LF WLL

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

United Arab Emirates Commercial

IMC Group

What Happens If A Contract Is Signed Without Reading It Under UAE Law (Dubai)

United Arab Emirates Commercial

HA

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

UAE Competition Law: Emergency Exemption For Essential Goods And Services

In our previous updates, we summarised the key changes introduced by Federal Decree-Law No. 36 of 2023 on the Regulation of Competition (the New Law) and the notification thresholds established by Cabinet Decision...

United Arab Emirates Anti-trust

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Bracewell

Stuck In An Off-plan Property Dispute? Here's How To Solve It (Step-by-Step)

Off-plan property disputes in the UAE can derail your investment through delayed handovers, quality defects, and payment conflicts. This comprehensive guide reveals your legal rights under UAE property law and provides...

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

AM

Dr. Hassan Elhais

Boutique Law Firms In DIFC: Commercial Lawyers And Legal Services Explained

Dubai International Financial Centre, commonly known as DIFC, is one of the UAE’s most recognized financial and commercial hubs. It has its own legal and regulatory framework, its own courts, and an English-language...

United Arab Emirates Commercial

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

How To Protect Your Business From Breach Of Trust In UAE Workplaces

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United Arab Emirates Commercial

AM

Dr. Hassan Elhais

Trademark, Copyright, And Commercial Brand Disputes In The UAE

United Arab Emirates IP

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

Converting A Foreign Branch Into An LLC In Dubai Or Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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The Sovereign Group

Relocating To The UAE - Our Personal Experience, Part 1: Be Aware Of Cowboys!

United Arab Emirates Commercial

CA

CYAUSE Audit Services Ltd

Examining The New UAE Civil Code—Part 2: Muqawala Contracts

United Arab Emirates Commercial

MB

Mayer Brown

Shareholder And Business Partner Disputes In The UAE: Legal Framework And Resolution Strategies

United Arab Emirates Commercial

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

Construction Law In Transition: Key Changes Under The UAE’s New Civil Code

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

HA

HAS Law Firm

UAE Wage Protection System Latest Update

United Arab Emirates Employment

BLK Partners

Dispute Resolution Services In UAE: Where To Find Effective Legal Solutions

United Arab Emirates Litigation

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

Navigating The New Governance Landscape In DIFC And ADGM

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Eptalex Law Firm LLP

The Comprehensive Legal Framework For The Recognition And Enforcement Of Arbitral Awards In The United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates Litigation

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

UAE Wage Protection System Latest Update

BLK Partners is a multi-jurisdictional law firm operating across Saudi Arabia, UAE, Lebanon, and Egypt, providing comprehensive legal services under registered trademarks in each region. The firm's structure includes independent legal entities in different countries, all operating under the BLK Partners brand with distinct registration numbers and licenses.

United Arab Emirates Employment

BLK Partners

Dispute Resolution Services In UAE: Where To Find Effective Legal Solutions

Disputes can arise in many situations, whether between business partners, landlords and tenants, employers and employees, buyers and sellers, or family members.

United Arab Emirates Litigation

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

Navigating The New Governance Landscape In DIFC And ADGM

Rita Abou Samra and Aishwarya More examine the latest 2025 compliance reforms introduced by DIFC and ADGM, highlighting key amendments to the DIFC Data Protection Law and ADGM's new auditor registration framework. The analysis explores expanded individual rights, broader application of data protection regulations, and the practical steps businesses must take to ensure compliance with these new governance requirements.

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Eptalex Law Firm LLP

The Comprehensive Legal Framework For The Recognition And Enforcement Of Arbitral Awards In The United Arab Emirates

The legal landscape of the United Arab Emirates has undergone a paradigm shift in its approach to international and domestic arbitration over the past two decades.

United Arab Emirates Litigation

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

Enforcement Of Foreign Judgments In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Litigation

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

An Overview Of Commercial Dispute Law

The UAE Contracts are governed by two primary legislations, the Civil Code and the Commercial Transactions Law. The Civil Code Law under Federal Decree Law No. 25 of 2025, to be enacted on 1st June 2026...

United Arab Emirates Litigation

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

Analysis Of The Regulatory Framework And Enforcement Of Tenancy Relationships In The Emirate Of Dubai

Real estate is a major sector of the Dubai economy and thus requires a comprehensive and transparent legal framework to regulate the complex relationship between landlord and tenant.

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

UAE Issues Executive Regulations To The Competition Law: Key Merger Control Takeaways

The UAE Cabinet has issued Executive Regulations to the Competition Law, introducing significant procedural clarifications for merger control filings.

United Arab Emirates Anti-trust

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BREMER LF WLL

One Month To Go: Are Your Contracts Ready For The New Civil Code?

On 1 June 2026 (the “Effective Date”), Federal Decree-Law No. 25/2025 promulgating the Civil Transaction Law (the “New Civil Code”) comes into force. As a result, some of its mandatory...

United Arab Emirates Commercial

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

Bad Debt Relief Under UAE VAT In Times Of Economic Strain: A Detailed Perspective On Article 64

United Arab Emirates Tax

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

Examining The New UAE Civil Code – Part 1: Force Majeure, Exceptional Circumstances And Relief In Times Of Crisis

United Arab Emirates Commercial

MB

Mayer Brown

The Vicious Circle Of “What If”: A Gift, A Favour, Or A Crime?

United Arab Emirates Criminal

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

UAE’s Commercial Companies Law 2025 Amendments: A Structural Upgrade For Strategic Transactions

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Eptalex Law Firm LLP

UAE Emiratization Key Changes Update Note – 2026

United Arab Emirates Commercial

BLK Partners

Force Majeure In UAE Real Estate: A Follow-Up

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

BLK Partners

Uncertainties And Opportunities In The Middle East Construction Sector

Worldwide Real Estate

AC

Ankura Consulting Group LLC

Arbitration Vs Litigation In The UAE: Cost, Time, And Confidentiality Comparison

United Arab Emirates Litigation

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

Arbitration For Construction & Infrastructure Disputes In The UAE: A Practical Arbitration Law Guide For Founders & Investors

United Arab Emirates Litigation

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

The Going Concern, Part One: Corporate Governance – A Rescue Ring Amid Crisis

United Arab Emirates Commercial

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

Force Majeure And Contractual Obligations In The Gulf: What Businesses Need To Know

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Eptalex Law Firm LLP

Force Majeure Clauses In Contracts: A Special Reference To Form F In Dubai Real Estate Transactions

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

The Ongoing Conflict In The Middle East

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

BLK Partners

Construction Amid War And Hostilities: The Principal Issues Under FIDIC

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

FE

Fenwick Elliott LLP

Flood Damage In The UAE: Understanding Insurance Liability And The Scope Of The Force Majeure Defense

United Arab Emirates Insurance

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

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Andrew Tarbuck And Rachel Fox Discuss Latest Tax Developments (Video)

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Al Tamimi & Company

DIFC Prescribed Company: Essential Guide For Investors And Advisors (Video)

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Cavenwell Group

Is It Illegal To Charge Interest When Loaning Someone's Money? (Video)

AM

Dr. Hassan Elhais

DMCC Launches SPV And Holding Company Licences (Video)

CA

Cavenwell Group

Diversifying Into The Middle East Market: Practical Considerations (Video)

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Gowling WLG

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