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Settlement Of Disputes Arising From The Execution Of Contracts For The Construction Of Citizens' Homes In The Emirate Of Dubai

In line with the wise directives of the Government of Dubai to enhance the efficiency of the legislative system and adopt alternative dispute resolution mechanisms...

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

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ADG Legal

Global Legal Association Conference 2025 Dubai (Video)

It was truly an honor to participate in the Litigation Conference organised by the Global Legal Association (GLA), and be a part of the panel discussing Dispute Resolution Mechanisms.

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Dr Hassan Elhais

New Procedures For Dispute Settlement And Enforceability Of Settlement Agreements Under Law No. 9 Of 2025

Dubai Law No. 9 of 2025 (the "Amendment Law"), which came into effect on 17 July 2025, introduces key amendments to Dubai Law No. 18 of 2021 regulating conciliation procedures...

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Al Tamimi & Company

Judicial Authority Recalibrated: Dubai Court Of Cassation Considers Binding Jurisdiction Of The Centre For Amicable Settlement Of Disputes, Affirms Its Nature As A Judicial Body

In a groundbreaking judgment rendered on 16 July 2025, the Dubai Court of Cassation has categorically recalibrated the legal identity and authority of the Centre for Amicable Settlement of Disputes...

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Habib Al Mulla and Partners

New Judicial Guidance On Non-Marital Financial Disputes Between Spouses – Decision No. (24) Of 2025

United Arab Emirates Family

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HAS Law Firm

Navigating Legal Jurisdiction In UAE Contracts: A Complex Landscape

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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BSA Law

The Middle East Files (Podcast)

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Mayer Brown

Dubai Courts' Finding On Arbitral Tribunal's Authority To Issue Interim Measures, Including Anti-Suit Injunctions

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Al Tamimi & Company

What UAE Construction Cases Reveal About Contract Risk

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

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Al Tamimi & Company

Sharjah's Real Estate Reform: A New Era For Property Investment

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

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BSA Law

Time To Claim Your Debt: Legal Procedures And Case Filing (Video)

United Arab Emirates Finance

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Rebuilding The Framework: Dubai Law No. 2 Of 2025 Reshapes DIFC Courts' Legislative Landscape

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Habib Al Mulla and Partners

Silence Or Extended Decisions? Navigating UAE Tax Disputes Resolution Committees Decisions Regime And Latest Judicial Trend

United Arab Emirates Tax

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Habib Al Mulla and Partners

Reciprocity Of Foreign Judgements And Cross-Jurisdictional Litigation – From The UAE Perspective

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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BSA Law

Does The Employee Infected With COVID-19 Have The Right To Get Paid Leaves? (Video)

United Arab Emirates Employment

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Dubai Chocolate – Aldi Süd Finally Loses Before Cologne Higher Regional Court

United Arab Emirates IP

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Maucher Jenkins

Marina El Hachem On Dubai Eye: Legal Risks Of AI In The Workplace (Video)

United Arab Emirates Technology

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BSA Law

Payment Service Providers In The UAE: Legal Frameworks And Licensing Demystified

United Arab Emirates Finance

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Dolce Vita Advisors

Here's What Businesses Should Know About The Future Of Due Diligence Finance

Worldwide Finance

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IMC Group

What Are The Legal Actions If A Wife Caught Her Husband's Infidelity? (Video)

Infidelity is one of the grounds for divorce and it remains one of the major grounds for filing for divorce. That said, however, much depends on how infidelity can be proven before the courts.

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Legal And Regulatory Updates May, 2025

We're pleased to share the latest edition of our newsletter, your source for key legal insights, regulatory developments, and firm highlights.

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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BSA Law

Enforcing Civil Judgments In The UAE: A Practical Guide Under Federal Decree-Law No. (42) Of 2022

In the UAE, the enforcement of civil court judgments plays a vital role in ensuring that judicial decisions are not merely symbolic but produce real, enforceable...

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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HAS Law Firm

Dubai Court Of Appeal Annuls Anti-Suit Injunction Issued In ICC Arbitration Proceedings

In a recent decision, the Dubai Court of Appeal (Court of Appeal) in Case No. 8 of 2025 (issued on 28 April 2025) annulled...

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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K&L Gates LLP

Credit Card Litigation In The UAE | Merchant Disputes & Chargebacks (Video)

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Dr Hassan Elhais

The Arbitration Clause In Off-Plan Property Sale Agreements In Dubai

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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BSA Law

Dispute Resolution In The UAE: Litigation And Alternative Dispute Resolution

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Setting Standards: The Ciarb Guideline On AI Use In Arbitration

United Arab Emirates Technology

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Charles Russell Speechlys Dubai

Court Of Cassation Affirms Invalidity Of Arbitration Clause In Retention Dispute Due To Lack Of Signature, Despite Stamp

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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BSA Law

"Costs On An Indemnity Basis" A Comparative Analysis Of Legal Frameworks, Principles And Practices In Court Systems And International Arbitrations

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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HAS Law Firm

Breaking Barriers: New MOU Simplifies Cross-Jurisdictional Enforcement Between Dubai And ADGM Courts

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Habib Al Mulla and Partners

Dubai Court Of Cassation's Ruling On Gift Transactions Involving Debt-Encumbered Assets

United Arab Emirates Finance

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BSA Law

International Arbitration Comparative Guide

United Arab Emirates Litigation

Arbitralis

Comparative Guide On Onshore Vs Offshore Arbitration Seats In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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BSA Law

Breaking Barriers: New MOU Simplifies Cross-Jurisdictional Enforcement Between Dubai And ADGM Courts

On 14 January 2025, the Dubai Courts and the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Courts signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) concerning the reciprocal enforcement of judgments.

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Habib Al Mulla and Partners

Dubai Court Of Cassation's Ruling On Gift Transactions Involving Debt-Encumbered Assets

A recent ruling by the Dubai Court of Cassation provides valuable insights into the enforceability of gift transactions executed by debtors with encumbered assets.

United Arab Emirates Finance

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BSA Law

International Arbitration Comparative Guide

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

United Arab Emirates Litigation

Arbitralis

Comparative Guide On Onshore Vs Offshore Arbitration Seats In The UAE

At the outset, it may be useful to note that the laws applied in each of the onshore jurisdictions outlined above, i.e. Abu Dhabi and Dubai, the Dubai International Financial Centre ("DIFC")...

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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BSA Law

Recent Federal Supreme Court Judgment - Establishing A High Bar For Proving Medical Negligence

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Al Tamimi & Company

A Review Of The 'Without Prejudice Privilege' In The UAE And The UK: A Comparative Assessment

The increasing prevalence of alternative forms of dispute resolution (ADR) across civil and common law jurisdictions has placed greater emphasis on the applicability and recognition...

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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BSA Law

Dubai Enacts Law No. (2) Of 2025: A Landmark Reform In DIFC Courts Prioritizing Mediation And Judicial Efficiency

In a landmark move underscoring its unwavering commitment to evolving its judicial system, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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BSA Law

Is Your Company Litigation-Ready?

Litigation in the UAE can be a complex and costly process, requiring businesses to be well-prepared to navigate the legal landscape effectively.

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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BSA Law

DIFC-LCIA Arbitration Clauses: Are They Enforceable?

On 14 September 2021 Dubai Decree No. 34 of 2021 abolished the Dubai International Financial Centre Arbitration Institute (DAI), which administered DIFC-LCIA arbitrations...

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Abu Dhabi Court Of Cassation Confirms Exclusivity Of Grounds For Set Aside Of Arbitral Awards

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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K&L Gates LLP

Can Legal Costs Be Awarded By A Tribunal In A Mainland Dubai Seated Arbitration? It Depends On The Rules Used

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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BSA Law

Onshore Dubai Court Concludes That A Unilateral Option To Refer To Arbitration Does Not Constitute A Valid Arbitration Agreement

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Clifford Chance

New Personal Status Law Enhances Community Rights

United Arab Emirates Family

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Galadari Advocates & Legal Consultants

Litigating In The Dubai International Financial Centre: Key Legal Developments And What They Mean For Global Business In 2025 And Beyond

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Galadari Advocates & Legal Consultants

Dubai Court Of Cassation Holds Clause Providing For Court Provisional Measures Not A Waiver Of Arbitration Agreement

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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K&L Gates LLP

Public Policy As The Ground For Refusing Recognition Or Enforcement Of An Arbitral Award By The DIFC Courts

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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ADG Legal

New Arbitration Institution, ArbitrateAD, Launches In Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Clifford Chance

BSA's Strategic Victory In A Complex Digital Space Arbitration Case

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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BSA Law

Abu Dhabi Court Of Cassation Reiterates The Exceptional Nature Of Arbitration Agreements

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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K&L Gates LLP

The Role Of State Courts In Issuing Interim Awards In The Arbitration Process In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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HAS Law Firm

Mediation In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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ADG Legal

Successful Challenge Of Ambiguous Arbitration Clause

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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BSA Law

Dubai Court Of Cassation Ruling Nullifies Arbitration Clauses Within UAE Insurance Policies

United Arab Emirates Litigation

BA

BSA Law

Dubai's Highest Onshore Court Rules Unilateral Option Clause Unenforceable

Worldwide Litigation

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Mayer Brown

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Global Legal Association Conference 2025 Dubai (Video)

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Time To Claim Your Debt: Legal Procedures And Case Filing (Video)

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Credit Card Litigation In The UAE | Merchant Disputes & Chargebacks (Video)

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Dr Hassan Elhais

UAE Divorce By Mutual Consent: Circumstances In Court And Waiting Period Explained (Video)

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Dr. Hassan Talks: Child Abduction Laws In The UAE (Video)

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Dr Hassan Elhais

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