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Beyond The Award: Enforcing Arbitral Decisions In The UAE

International arbitration is widely regarded as one of the most effective mechanisms for resolving cross-border commercial disputes. For businesses operating internationally, it offers neutrality, procedural flexibility...

United Arab Emirates Litigation

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

DIFC's New Variable Capital Company (VCC) Regime: What It Is, Why It Matters, And When To Use It

On 9 February 2026, the Dubai International Financial Centre ("DIFC") brought into force its Variable Capital Company ("VCC") Regulations 2026, introducing a new type of DIFC vehicle designed to hold...

United Arab Emirates Commercial

HA

HAS Law Firm

Identifying The Real Ultimate Beneficial Owner Practical Tips For Designated Non-Financial Businesses And Professions (“DNFBPs”)

With updated regulations and a growing focus on transparency, the UAE is enhancing how businesses identify and manage financial crime risks, especially around complex ownership structures and foreign entities.

United Arab Emirates Commercial

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

DIFC Introduces The UAE's First Variable Capital Company Regime

The Dubai International Financial Centre has introduced the Variable Capital Company Regulations 2026...

United Arab Emirates Commercial

Nexdigm UAE

UAE Commercial Companies Law Amendments: Practical Corporate Structuring And M&A Considerations

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

New UAE Corporate Law Update: Federal Decree-Law No. (20) Of 2025 Amending Federal Decree-Law No. (32) Of 2021 Concerning Commercial Companies

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Bracewell

Changes To The UAE Commercial Companies Law: Key Points For Businesses

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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BREMER LF WLL

A Comprehensive Analysis Of The 2025 Amendments To The UAE Commercial Companies Law

United Arab Emirates Commercial

HA

HAS Law Firm

New Commercial Companies Law Amendments Signal A New Phase Of Corporate Modernisation

United Arab Emirates Commercial

GW

Gowling WLG

Different Share Classes For UAE Mainland LLCs And What This Means For Owners

United Arab Emirates Commercial

BA

BSA Law

UAE CCL Reforms: Introducing Multi-Class Shares, Drag / Tag Rights, Deadlock Solutions And Governance Continuity

United Arab Emirates Commercial

CR

Charles Russell Speechlys Dubai

Commercial Companies Law Amendment Allowing For Class Shares, Non-profit Companies, Company Migration And Deadlock Resolution Tools

United Arab Emirates Commercial

SP

Squire Patton Boggs

UAE Updates Commercial Companies Law After Four Years: What Businesses Need To Know

United Arab Emirates Commercial

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

Dubai Court Of Cassation Re-Affirms Limited Liability Shield For Managers In Cancelled Real Estate Projects

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

Geopolitical Shocks And Force Majeure Clauses: Legal Considerations During Regional Disruption

United Arab Emirates Commercial

HA

HAS Law Firm

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

United Arab Emirates Finance

DV

Dolce Vita Advisors

What Is An Incubator Fund? Structure And Regulation Explained (Video)

United Arab Emirates Finance

CA

Cavenwell Group

International Employment Law Podcast Series - United Arab Emirates (Podcast)

United Arab Emirates Employment

TS

Travers Smith LLP

DIFC Innovation And AI License

United Arab Emirates Finance

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

DIFC Unveils Variable Capital Company Regulations For Next-Gen Investment Structures

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is poised to introduce a transformative legal framework with the proposed Variable Capital Company (VCC) Regulations 2025 ("Draft VCC Regulations").

United Arab Emirates Finance

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

The Fundamentals Of ADGM Foundations (Video)

In the dynamic landscape of global finance, the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has carved out a compelling niche with its bespoke structuring...

United Arab Emirates Commercial

CA

Cavenwell Group

Asset Holding & Investment Structuring With ADGM SPVs

The Abu Dhabi Global Market ("ADGM") is quickly becoming one of the most attractive jurisdictions in the United Arab Emirates for establishing Special Purpose Vehicles ("SPVs").

United Arab Emirates Commercial

BA

BSA Law

Simplifying Manager Appointments And Tightening Signatory Rules: New Ministerial Decision Brings Clarity

On 10 July 2025, the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion ("MOCIIP") issued Ministerial Decision No. 245/2025, amending Ministerial Resolution No. 146/2021...

United Arab Emirates Commercial

BA

BSA Law

Five Points You Should Know About Breach Of Trust Before You Accuse Somebody (Video)

United Arab Emirates Criminal

AM

Dr. Hassan Elhais

A Comprehensive Guide To Choose The Right Entity Structure For Global Growth

Worldwide Commercial

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IMC Group

The Requirements Of Opening A Corporate Bank Account In Dubai

United Arab Emirates Accounting

CA

CYAUSE Audit Services Ltd

From Boardroom To Courtroom: LLC Managers Personally Liable For Shareholder Profits

United Arab Emirates Commercial

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

LLC vs Sole Establishment In Dubai

United Arab Emirates Commercial

TS

The Sovereign Group

Mudaraba And Nominee Shareholder Structures

United Arab Emirates Finance

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

UAE Competition Law Update – New Merger Control Thresholds Announced

United Arab Emirates Anti-trust

BLK Partners

Structuring Real Estate Ownership Through A DIFC Foundation

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

Rehabilitation Process Under DIFC Insolvency Law

United Arab Emirates Insolvency

HA

HAS Law Firm

Operational Restructuring: A Strategic Imperative

United Arab Emirates Insolvency

AC

Ankura Consulting Group LLC

UAE Competition Law Update – New Merger Control Thresholds Announced

The UAE has introduced significant changes to its merger control framework with the issuance of Cabinet Resolution No. (3) of 2025, which establishes the long-awaited thresholds for merger filings.

United Arab Emirates Anti-trust

BLK Partners

Structuring Real Estate Ownership Through A DIFC Foundation

Structuring real estate deals through a foundation in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has become increasingly popular in Dubai.

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

Rehabilitation Process Under DIFC Insolvency Law

The Dubai International Financial Centre (the "DIFC") is a global financial hub that has positioned itself as a leading destination for financial services, international trade, and investment.

United Arab Emirates Insolvency

HA

HAS Law Firm

Operational Restructuring: A Strategic Imperative

In today's rapidly evolving economic landscape, businesses are navigating challenging shifts in the operating environment. From geopolitical tensions and the resultant supply chain disruptions to technological advancement...

United Arab Emirates Insolvency

AC

Ankura Consulting Group LLC

UAE Residence Visa - How To Set Up A Business In DUBAI - Dubai Residence Visa (Video)

United Arab Emirates Immigration

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INGWE

What Happens When There Has Been A Breach Of Trust? (Video)

Learn about the 5 points to remember regarding breach of trust via our 2D animated video prepared under guidelines of Dr. Hassan Elhais. For more information, please see the details and links below.

United Arab Emirates Commercial

AM

Dr. Hassan Elhais

Infrastructure Development Forming A Civil Engineering Firm In Jeddah

Jeddah's commercial sector is experiencing a surge in infrastructural development. From the visionary giga-projects like Jeddah Tower and the Jeddah Economic City to the expansion of King Abdulaziz International Airport and the Jeddah Metro...

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

Creation Business Consultants

Corporate Governance Comparative Guide

Corporate Governance Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of United Arab Emirates, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries.

United Arab Emirates Commercial

AL

Ambition Legal Consutlancy FZE

Treasury Shares In The United Arab Emirates

Treasury shares are a useful instrument in many jurisdictions, including the United Arab Emirates. They are basically shares owned by the company itself.

United Arab Emirates Commercial

CHENINS

New 2024 DIFC Prescribed Company Regulations

United Arab Emirates Commercial

CA

Cavenwell Group

Investment And Profit Sharing Of Shareholders: How To Amend The Share Memorandum

United Arab Emirates Commercial

AM

Dr. Hassan Elhais

How To Establish A Joint-Stock Company In The Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia

United Arab Emirates Commercial

SK

Sadany & Partners Law Firm

Cross-Border M&A In The Era Of Sanctions

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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AX Law

Family Businesses And The Strategic Imperative Of IPO Readiness

United Arab Emirates Commercial

AC

Ankura Consulting Group LLC

Taking Personal Data Across Borders With Adequacy Decisions

United Arab Emirates Commercial

KL

KARM Legal Consultants

New Family Business Law - Bolstering Family Businesses In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Commercial

CC

Collas Crill

Shareholders' Dispute In UAE

United Arab Emirates Commercial

GI

GRATA International

Roles, Duties And Liabilities Of Directors In The Abu Dhabi Global Market

United Arab Emirates Commercial

KL

Integriti Law

Legal Means & Procedures Of Dissolving A Company In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Insolvency

AM

Dr. Hassan Elhais

A Manager's Resignation From The Limited Liability Company

United Arab Emirates Commercial

RA

Rousan & Associates

A Manager's Removal From The Limited Liability Company

United Arab Emirates Commercial

RA

Rousan & Associates

A Manager's Appointment To A Limited Liability Company

United Arab Emirates Commercial

RA

Rousan & Associates

The Principle Of Lifting The Corporate Veil Is Developing Hardly And Slowly In UAE

United Arab Emirates Commercial

RA

Rousan & Associates

The New Companies Law In The Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia: What To Expect.

United Arab Emirates Commercial

BA

BSA Law

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The Fundamentals Of ADGM Foundations (Video)

CA

Cavenwell Group

Five Points You Should Know About Breach Of Trust Before You Accuse Somebody (Video)

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Dr. Hassan Elhais

UAE Residence Visa - How To Set Up A Business In DUBAI - Dubai Residence Visa (Video)

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INGWE

What Happens When There Has Been A Breach Of Trust? (Video)

AM

Dr. Hassan Elhais

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