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Fund Structuring In DIFC And ADGM

The United Arab Emirates has become one of the leading jurisdictions for investment funds structuring across the Middle East, Africa and South Asia. Much of this growth has been driven by the development of two internationally recognised financial centres, the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), both of which provide dedicated regulatory frameworks for licensed fund managers, asset managers and investment platforms.

United Arab Emirates Finance

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The Sovereign Group

Look Beyond The Five-Star Hotel - What Companies May Get Wrong About Doing Business In Dubai, And How To Get It Right

Johannes Jonas, managing partner of Cohen & Gresser's Dubai office, explains why familiarity can create a false sense of confidence—and why long-term success in the Gulf depends on understanding the region's business culture as much as its legal framework.

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Cohen & Gresser

10 Legal Checks Before Buying Property In Dubai | UAE Real Estate Law

Buying property in Dubai is a major financial and legal decision. This analysis explains the essential legal checks buyers should complete before signing, including mortgage pre-approval...

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

Leaders Advocates

The Growing Importance Of Dual Licenses In The Future Of UAE Structuring

The concept of dual licensing has emerged as a transformative development in the UAE’s business ecosystem, giving companies the strategic flexibility to operate across both free zones and the mainland under a more integrated structure.

United Arab Emirates Government

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The Sovereign Group

What Growing Businesses Gain Beyond Cost Savings While Outsourcing Finance And Accounting In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Finance

IMC Group

How To Navigate Anti Money Laundering UAE Regulations Without Getting Penalized

United Arab Emirates Government

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Dr. Hassan Elhais

Banking Trends: Abu Dhabi Cassation Court Confirms Enforceability over State‑Granted Land

United Arab Emirates Finance

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Habib Al Mulla and Partners

Increased Sophistication In ‘Forward Fee’ And Financing Scams: Red Flags And Practical Mitigation Steps

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Bracewell

Sukuk And Debt Capital Markets: The Current Cross-border Outlook

United Arab Emirates Finance

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Walkers

Positioning Fund Management In The UAE: How It Compares With GIFT City

United Arab Emirates Finance

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KARM Legal Consultants

The UAE’s New VASP Framework: A Comprehensive Revision Of The CMA’s Regulations

United Arab Emirates Finance

TLP Advisors

Dubai’s Derivatives Framework: VARA Is Now Open For Crypto Futures, Perps, Options And CFDs

United Arab Emirates Finance

TLP Advisors

The Rise Of Digital Debt Securities In The Middle East

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Misuse Of Virtual Assets In Financial Crime: Global Trends, UAE Regulatory Framework, And Risk Mitigation Strategies

United Arab Emirates Technology

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Dolce Vita Advisors

Examining The New UAE Civil Code—Part 4: Compensation And Damages

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Mayer Brown

Can AML Mistakes Lead To Criminal Charges? (Video)

United Arab Emirates Government

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Dr. Hassan Elhais

Saudi Arabia Joins The Madrid System: Key Implications For Trade Mark Owners

United Arab Emirates IP

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Rouse

Urgent Measures And Interim Relief In Onshore UAE Commercial Disputes Under Federal Decree-Law No. 42 Of 2022

United Arab Emirates Litigation

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy

UAE Hiring And Expansion In 2026 Starts With Getting Immigration And Governance Right

Worldwide Immigration

IMC Group

BVI Funds Explained: A Powerful And Flexible Structuring Solution (Video)

The BVI Fund has established itself as one of the most widely used and internationally recognised investment fund structures in global finance.

United Arab Emirates Finance

CA

Cavenwell Group

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

Federal Decree-Law No. (6) of 2025 repeals the 2018 Central Bank Law and the 2023 Insurance Decree-Law, consolidating banking, payments, and insurance regulation under a single statute...

United Arab Emirates Finance

TLP Advisors

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

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HAS Law Firm

Legal Aspects Of Wealth Management In The UAE: An Overview Of The Legal Considerations In Wealth Management In The UAE

Over the past two decades, the United Arab Emirates has developed into one of the leading global hubs for private wealth. A combination of political stability, a favorable tax environment, modern financial infrastructure...

United Arab Emirates Wealth Mgt

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HAS Law Firm

Cheque Execution In The UAE: Legal Position And Practical Enforcement

United Arab Emirates Finance

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Sohaibani & Partners

The DFSA's New Crypto Regime: Evolution In The Regulation Of Crypto Tokens Within The DIFC

United Arab Emirates Technology

TLP Advisors

Legal Challenges Of Real Estate Investment Across The UAE And Freezones

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

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HAS Law Firm

A Regulatory Perspective On Payment Facilitator Operations In The UAE, UK And EU

United Arab Emirates Finance

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KARM Legal Consultants

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

United Arab Emirates Finance

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Cavenwell Group

The UAE's Digital Asset Framework: Catalyst For Innovation

United Arab Emirates Technology

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DSK Legal

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

United Arab Emirates Finance

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Dolce Vita Advisors

UAE Movable Security Registry – Mandatory Review Of Legacy "Prior Notices" Registered In 2018

United Arab Emirates Finance

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BSA Law

From SCA To CMA – More Than Just A Rebrand

United Arab Emirates Finance

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Dechert

Corporate Guarantees In The UAE: Practical Tips From The Frontline On Enforcement

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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BSA Law

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

The United Arab Emirates has, over recent years, moved decisively from a fragmented, product-by-product approach to a coherent licensing and supervision framework for payment services.

United Arab Emirates Finance

DV

Dolce Vita Advisors

UAE Movable Security Registry – Mandatory Review Of Legacy "Prior Notices" Registered In 2018

Recent communications from the UAE movable collateral registry system have reminded users of a mandatory obligation to review and update all "Prior Notices" registered in 2018 that have not been amended to date.

United Arab Emirates Finance

BA

BSA Law

From SCA To CMA – More Than Just A Rebrand

The publication in the Official Gazette of the UAE on January 1, 2026, brought into effect significant changes to the regulatory landscape in the UAE.

United Arab Emirates Finance

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Dechert

Corporate Guarantees In The UAE: Practical Tips From The Frontline On Enforcement

Corporate guarantees are a cornerstone of commercial and financial transactions in the UAE. Whether used to secure the obligations of a group company, support a financing arrangement, or backstop a supply or services...

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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BSA Law

Dubai Updates Crypto Token Regulatory Framework

United Arab Emirates Technology

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Dechert

DIFC AI And Innovation Licences: What Founders Need To Know

Dubai has moved decisively to position itself as the region's home for AI and frontier technology.

United Arab Emirates Technology

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BSA Law

Bounced Cheques In The UAE: What Every Business Needs To Know In 2025

Cheques continue to play a fundamental role in the UAE's commercial landscape. Despite the rapid growth of digital payment systems and fintech solutions, cheques remain widely used across real estate...

United Arab Emirates Criminal

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HAS Law Firm

DIFC And ADGM Rules On Change Of Control In Financial Regulated Businesses

The DIFC and ADGM have each developed robust frameworks governing changes of control in financial regulated businesses.

United Arab Emirates Finance

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BREMER LF WLL

DIFC Innovation And AI License

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is a leading international financial centre, seamlessly bridging regional markets with the global economy.

United Arab Emirates Finance

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Al Tamimi & Company

Laws And Regulations Around Personal Loans

United Arab Emirates Finance

AM

Dr. Hassan Elhais

What VARA's Latest Circular Means For VASPs: Integrating The UAE's National Risk Assessment Into Practice

United Arab Emirates Government

TLP Advisors

Legal Representation Before The DIFC Courts' Small Claims Tribunal – Optional Or Conditional?

United Arab Emirates Finance

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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

United Arab Emirates Finance

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BSA Law

When Code Becomes Conduct: What The Tornado Cash Verdict Means For Defi

United Arab Emirates Technology

TLP Advisors

DIFC And JAFZA Join Forces – The Dual-Zone Advantage

United Arab Emirates Finance

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HAS Law Firm

Celebrating 20 Years In Dubai: Reflecting On A Dynamic And Sophisticated Market

United Arab Emirates Finance

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Walkers

Evolution Of Digital Bonds In Global Capital Markets (Podcast)

Worldwide Finance

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A&O Shearman

Unified Framework Agreed For Virtual Asset Regulation In UAE

United Arab Emirates Technology

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The Sovereign Group

Modernising Supervision – The UAE's 2025 New Banking Law

United Arab Emirates Finance

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Al Tamimi & Company

Setting Up A DIFC Charitable Foundation

United Arab Emirates Wealth Mgt

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The Sovereign Group

Fund Structures In UAE: A Unified Legal Overview

United Arab Emirates Finance

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KARM Legal Consultants

DIFC Courts Improve Access To Justice For Employees

United Arab Emirates Wealth Mgt

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Charles Russell Speechlys Dubai

Alvarez & Marsal Releases Saudi Arabia Banking Pulse For Q2 2025

United Arab Emirates Finance

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Alvarez & Marsal

MIDDLE EAST TAX ALERT | UAE | Timely Insights Into The Ministerial Decisions Released On The UAE Electronic Invoicing System (EIS)

United Arab Emirates Tax

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Alvarez & Marsal

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Safeguarding Financial Assets: Understanding Bank Fraud Under UAE Cyber Law (Video)

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Dr. Hassan Elhais

Setting Up A DIFC Family Office: Ultimate Guide 2024 (Video)

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Cavenwell Group

8 Points To Remember In Case Of A Bounced Cheque (Video)

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Dr. Hassan Elhais

Podcast: Middle East Investment Funds Trends

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Walkers

CFO's Guide: Discount Rates (Video)

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PWC

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