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The UAE's Federal-Local Judicial Principles Unification Authority Settles The Signature Controversy In Arbitration Awards

On 4 August 2025 the Federal-Local Judicial Principles Unification Authority issued its landmark Decision No. (1) of 2025, finally harmonising conflicting precedents emanating from the higher courts...

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Al Tamimi & Company

The Dubai Court Of Cassation Confirms The Power Of Arbitral Tribunals To Issue Anti-Suit Injunctions

In April 2025, the Dubai Court of Appeal (Court of Appeal), in its judgment in Case No. 8 of 2025, annulled an interim award, issued by an arbitral tribunal in an ongoing...

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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K&L Gates LLP

Awarding Legal Costs In ICC Arbitration Awards: UAE Prospective

Nine months later the DCC issued another decision, in Commercial Case No. 756 of 2024, where the DCC revoked the Dubai Court of Appeal("DCoA"), which partially invalidate the arbitral award in regarding with awarding the legal costs

United Arab Emirates Litigation

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

"RECONCILIATION IS BETTER" An Initiative To Simplify Legal Proceedings And Promote Amicable Dispute Resolution.

The Dubai public prosecution has launched an initiative to improve the dispute resolution process in the Emirate. The "Reconciliation is Better" initiative has been introduced in order to promote the resolution of disputes through amicable ways.

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Dr Hassan Elhais

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

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

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ADG Legal

Global Legal Association Conference 2025 Dubai (Video)

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

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

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

Legal Article: Law No. 7 Of 2025 On The Regulation Of Contracting Activities In The Emirate Of Dubai

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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HAS Law Firm

Why The UAE Could Become The Global Hub For Virtual Asset Proprietary Trading: A Practical Guide With Jurisdictional Comparisons To Singapore And Switzerland

Worldwide Technology

TLP Advisors

Learn More About False Reviews In Establishment That Invites Penalties In The UAE (Video)

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Recent Dubai Court Ruling Prohibits Islamic Banks From Charging Late Payment Interest

United Arab Emirates Finance

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BSA Law

Arrest Procedures Under UAE Criminal Law | Know Your Rights (Video)

United Arab Emirates Criminal

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Dr Hassan Elhais

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

Is there any legal way to collect an outstanding debt in UAE owed to a friend? Check out this wonderful 2D animated video, prepared by Dr Hassan Elhais.

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

In March 2025, Dubai marked a significant shift in the judicial framework of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts with the enactment of Dubai Law No. 2 of 2025 (the "Dubai Law").

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

In the UAE's rapidly developing tax landscape, the procedures for resolving disputes have become increasingly relevant to businesses and individuals alike.

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

In today's globalised economy, commercial disputes often span multiple legal systems. The ability to recognize and enforce such judgements is vital for ensuring legal certainty...

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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BSA Law

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

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Legal And Regulatory Updates May, 2025

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

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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HAS Law Firm

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

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

Dispute Resolution In The UAE: Litigation And Alternative Dispute Resolution

In the UAE, disputes can be settled by two different methods. This method includes traditional court litigation and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods, such as arbitration and mediation.

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Setting Standards: The Ciarb Guideline On AI Use In Arbitration

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are already widely used in arbitration and increased uptake is predicted to be one of the key arbitration trends of 2025.

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

In a significant ruling that underscores the strict formalities governing arbitration agreements under UAE law, the Dubai Court of Cassation recently issued its final judgment in Case No. 445/2025/24...

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

Costs on an indemnity basis is a feature observed in common law jurisprudence, and enables a party to secure compensation to as full an extent as possible for the outlay and trouble of litigation.

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

Middle East Construction Disputes

Navigating construction disputes in the Middle East requires careful planning and a proactive approach. Challenges can arise unexpectedly, disrupting even the best-laid plans.

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

BLK Partners

Further Twist In The Enforceability Of Arbitration Agreements And Awards Post-Decree 34: The US Appeal Court Decision In Baker Hughes

Since the 2021 abolition of the DIFC-LCIA as an arbitral institution (by Dubai Decree No.34), questions have been raised by respondents as to the enforceability of arbitration agreements...

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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ADG Legal

A Special Tax Dispute Resolution Mechanism For Government Entities In Respect Of Their Sovereign Activities

On 10 February 2025, the UAE's Cabinet of Ministers ("Cabinet") issued Cabinet Decision No. 12 of 2025 on Regulating the Procedures for the Objections and Appeals of Government Entities in Tax Dispute Resolution ("Cabinet Decision No. 12 of 2025").

United Arab Emirates Tax

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Habib Al Mulla and Partners

UAE Transfer Pricing: Key Regulations And APA Framework Updates

Transfer Pricing (TP) refers to the pricing of transactions between related entities within the same multinational enterprise (MNE) group.

United Arab Emirates Tax

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Nexdigm Private Limited

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

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

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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BSA Law

Is Your Company Litigation-Ready?

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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BSA Law

DIFC-LCIA Arbitration Clauses: Are They Enforceable?

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

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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

Understanding UAE Family Law: A Comprehensive Guide For Expatriates (Part V) (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

Understanding The UAE's New Abortion Law: A Comprehensive Overview

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Dr Hassan Elhais

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