United Arab Emirates: International Trade & Investment

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Voluntary Disclosure Of Customs Violations
Dubai Customs has introduced a voluntary disclosure mechanism allowing businesses to report customs violations before detection by authorities, potentially resulting in full or partial waiver of fines. The system requires companies to identify errors through internal reviews and submit disclosures with supporting documentation within strict timeframes. Understanding the conditions and procedures is essential for businesses seeking to leverage this compliance tool while avoiding penalties.
United Arab Emirates Government
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ADG Legal
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Force Majeure, Frustration And Hardship: The Importance Of Choice Of Law And Risk Allocation In Uncertain Times
Regional conflict, trade tariffs, disrupted supply chains and sanctions are testing businesses across the Middle East and beyond. When contractual obligations cannot be performed, the governing law and key contract clauses determine available relief, including whether parties can rely on force majeure, frustration or hardship. Recent litigation is testing these boundaries across England and Wales, DIFC, ADGM and the UAE Civil Code.
United Arab Emirates Litigation
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Lewis Silkin
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International Extradition Explained: UAE & Ireland (Video)
Dr. Hassan Elhais examines the legal framework governing international extradition between the UAE and Ireland, exploring how cross-border extradition requests are processed and the procedural complexities that arise when two jurisdictions seek to transfer individuals for prosecution or sentencing. The discussion addresses the bilateral considerations and legal standards that shape extradition outcomes.
United Arab Emirates International
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Dr. Hassan Elhais
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Agent vs. Distributor Agreements In The UAE: Key Legal Distinctions And Pitfalls
The distinction between a commercial agent and a distributor is particularly important in the United Arab Emirates. Although the terms are sometimes used interchangeably in commercial practice, the legal consequences can be materially different, especially where the relationship qualifies and is registered as a commercial agency under Federal Law No. 3 of 2022 Regulating Commercial Agencies (the Commercial Agencies Law).
United Arab Emirates Commercial
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HAS Law Firm
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