United Arab Emirates: Arbitration & Dispute Resolution

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Is A Reservation Form Binding In A Dubai Off-Plan Purchase?
Under UAE law, a reservation form signed in a Dubai off-plan property purchase can create binding contractual obligations for both buyer and developer, regardless of its label. The legal nature depends on substance: if the form identifies parties, specifies the unit, records price and payment terms, it becomes enforceable long before any formal sale and purchase agreement is executed.
United Arab Emirates Real Estate
ML
MIO Law Firm
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The Role And Evidentiary Value Of Court-Appointed Experts In UAE Civil Proceedings
Court-appointed experts play a crucial role in UAE civil litigation, particularly in technically complex disputes involving construction, finance, and engineering. While expert reports carry significant persuasive weight, a fundamental principle remains: these reports are advisory only, and judges retain full authority to accept, modify, or reject expert findings.
United Arab Emirates Litigation
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HAS Law Firm
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Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates Expands UAE Foreign Judgment Enforcement Services For International Creditors
Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy has expanded its foreign judgment enforcement services in the UAE to support international businesses, law firms and individuals seeking to enforce overseas court judgments against assets and debtors located within the country. The firm's enhanced service offering is designed to assist clients throughout the UAE enforcement process, including assessing the enforceability of foreign judgments, reviewing court documents, preparing enforcement applications, c
United Arab Emirates Litigation
Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy
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DIFC Court Of Appeal Sets Aside Key Parts Of DIAC Arbitral Award In Historic First
The DIFC Court of Appeal has issued a landmark ruling setting aside substantive parts of a DIAC arbitral award, marking the first known instance of such action under the DIFC Arbitration Law. The Court found that a tribunal upheld an unpleaded claim without affording the respondent an opportunity to respond, constituting a denial of due process despite reaffirming minimal judicial interference principles.
United Arab Emirates Litigation
MB
Mayer Brown
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Real Estate Tokenisation In The UAE: Structuring And Regulatory Considerations
BLK Partners is a multi-jurisdictional law firm operating across Saudi Arabia, UAE, Lebanon, and Egypt, providing comprehensive legal services under a unified trademark while maintaining independent legal entities in each jurisdiction. The firm's newsroom showcases expertise spanning maritime law, corporate governance, fintech regulation, labor disputes, and public-private partnerships across the Middle East region.
United Arab Emirates Commercial
BLK Partners
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Developer Didnt Register DLD
When a Dubai property developer collects the mandatory 4% Dubai Land Department registration fee but fails to register the off-plan sale and issue the Oqood, purchasers face more than administrative inconvenience. This analysis examines the legal implications of non-registration, the statutory requirements under Dubai Law No. 13 of 2008, and the remedies available to buyers who have paid the fee but remain without formal protection of their contractual rights during construction.
United Arab Emirates Real Estate
ML
MIO Law Firm
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