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What You Need To Know About New Civil Procedure Law In The UAE (Video)

As part of the legislative reforms initiated by the UAE government in the year 2023, several important laws have undergone an overhauling. As such, a new Civil Procedure Code has been enforced, namely, Federal Decree-Law No. 42 of 2022, Promulgating the Civil Procedures Law ("CPL").

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Civil Will In The Emirate Of Abu Dhabi

A civil will is a legal act through which a foreign national expresses their wishes regarding the disposition of their assets (estate), in whole or in part, after their death, in accordance with the provisions...

United Arab Emirates Family

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BSA Law

Understanding Third-Party Liability In UAE Space Law (Video)

The UAE has taken a significant step forward in regulating space activities with Cabinet Decision No. 20/2023 on the Regulation for Ensuring Compensation of the Damage Caused to Third Parties While Practising Space Activities and Other Activities Related to the Space Sector.

United Arab Emirates Transport

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Changes In Criminal And Civil Laws Boost UAE's Ambitious Vision (Video)

The UAE government recently introduced sweeping changes to the civil and criminal laws governing various matters such as consumption of alcohol, consensual sex, cohabitation, inheritance, among other changes.

United Arab Emirates Criminal

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Dr Hassan Elhais

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

Latest Amendment Of The Civil Procedures Law Introduces A New Concept

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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BSA Law

Bounced Cheques In The UAE: Contrasting Judicial Approaches In Dubai And Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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HAS Law Firm

Abu Dhabi Global Market – Witness Summons And Documents For Trial

United Arab Emirates Litigation

AP

Alpha Partners

International Arbitration Comparative Guide

United Arab Emirates Litigation

Arbitralis

What Legal Actions Can The Bank Take If The Customer Defaults On A Loan In The UAE?

United Arab Emirates Litigation

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

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

United Arab Emirates Litigation

BA

BSA Law

The Importance Of Serving An Executive Bond – Performance Order – And Its Impact On Compulsory Execution Procedures

United Arab Emirates Litigation

HA

HAS Law Firm

Option Agreements Under Civil Law

United Arab Emirates Litigation

BA

BSA Law

Enforcement Of Foreign Judgments In Dubai

United Arab Emirates Litigation

BA

BSA Law

Understanding Third-Party Liability In UAE Space Law (Video)

United Arab Emirates Transport

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Traffic Rules In The UAE, Focusing On Accident Procedures And Penalties (Video)

United Arab Emirates Transport

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

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

United Arab Emirates Commercial

HA

HAS Law Firm

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

United Arab Emirates Litigation

AM

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

What Are The Procedures For Issuing Execution Orders Against Corporate Debtors Under UAE Civil Procedure Law?

In commercial transactions, the process of recovering debts owed by companies may sometimes necessitate legal intervention.

United Arab Emirates Litigation

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Legal Recourse For Privacy Violations And Nuisance By Neighbors In The UAE

In the UAE, community living is a common lifestyle choice, encouraging a sense of togetherness and shared experiences.

United Arab Emirates Litigation

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

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

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Horizons & Co

Potential Objection(s) Against Bounced Cheque(s) Considered Executive Bond(s): Grounds For Cancellation

Cheques are widely used in UAE as a form of immediate or adjourned payment and are governed by specific legal provisions under Federal Decree-Law No. 50 of 2022 "the Commercial Transaction Law".

United Arab Emirates Litigation

BA

BSA Law

Understanding Arrest Procedures Under UAE Criminal Procedure Law

United Arab Emirates Criminal

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

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

United Arab Emirates Family

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Enforcing Foreign Judgements In U.A.E.: A Successful Case Study

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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LYLaw

Decree No. 29 Of 2024 On Dubai Conflicts Of Jurisdiction: Important Changes And Impacts

United Arab Emirates Litigation

HP

Hadef & Partners

What The Construction Industry Should Know About The New KSA Civil Transactions Law's Introduction Of Vicarious Liability

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

KL

KN Legal

Dubai's New Judicial Authority: What You Need To Know

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Herbert Smith Freehills LLP

Using FIDIC In A Civil Code Jurisdiction

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

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Gowling WLG

Can I Leave For Another GCC Country With A Bounced Cheque Case In The UAE?

United Arab Emirates Litigation

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

What Are The Legal Consequences Of Defaulting On A Bank Loan In The UAE?

United Arab Emirates Finance

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

How UAE's Smart Gates Will Protect Drivers And Make The Roads Safer

United Arab Emirates Transport

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Using FIDIC In A Civil Code Jurisdiction

The International Federation of Consulting Engineers ("FIDIC") provides a suite of standard form contracts for use on construction projects.

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

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Gowling WLG

Can I Leave For Another GCC Country With A Bounced Cheque Case In The UAE?

Travelling to other GCC countries while facing a bounced Cheque case in the UAE raises important legal questions and implications.

United Arab Emirates Litigation

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

What Are The Legal Consequences Of Defaulting On A Bank Loan In The UAE?

Article 409 of the Commercial Transactions Law defines a bank loan as a contractual arrangement where the bank distributes funds to the debtor under agreed conditions.

United Arab Emirates Finance

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

How UAE's Smart Gates Will Protect Drivers And Make The Roads Safer

In a significant move towards ensuring road safety and reducing the impact of heavy vehicles on UAE's highways, the MoEI has introduced amendments to the federal law regulating the weights and dimensions of heavy vehicles.

United Arab Emirates Transport

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Out Of Time? Limitation In Common And Civil Law And Enforcement Challenges

Worldwide Litigation

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HAS Law Firm

What You Need To Know About New Civil Procedure Law In The UAE?

As part of the legislative reforms initiated by the UAE government in the year 2023, several important laws have undergone an overhauling.

United Arab Emirates Litigation

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Enforcement Of UAE Judgments In England & Wales: Recognition Of Reciprocity

A recent English judgment enforcing a UAE judgment may have paved the way for clarity on the enforcement of UAE judgments in England and Wales.

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Fenwick Elliott LLP

The UAE's New Civil Procedure – Preparation May Be Required For The New Year

Whilst the New Law does not overhaul civil procedure in the UAE, it introduces some significant changes.

United Arab Emirates Litigation

CC

Clyde & Co

UAE Ministry Of Justice Encourages Dubai Courts To Find Reciprocity When Considering Enforcement Of English Court Judgments

On September 13, 2022, the Director of International Cooperation at the MoJ sent a letter to the Director General of the Dubai Courts (the "MoJ Letter") stating that the MoJ considers...

Worldwide Litigation

JD

Jones Day

An Application For Retraction As A New Method Of Appeal To Final Judgments

United Arab Emirates Litigation

BA

BSA Law

UAE Judicial System Explained: Federal And Local Level

United Arab Emirates Litigation

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

What Are The Procedures Of Commercial Civil Litigation In The UAE?

United Arab Emirates Litigation

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

What You Need To Know About Civil Asset Recovery In The UAE?

United Arab Emirates Litigation

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

What Are The Substantive Claims For The Civil Procedure Code In The UAE?

United Arab Emirates Litigation

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Wide-Ranging UAE Law Reform Has Boosted The Country's Appeal

United Arab Emirates Law Performance

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Can A Criminal Lawyer Handle A Civil Lawsuit From A Criminal Case?

United Arab Emirates Litigation

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

What Is The Statement Of Jurisdiction For A Civil Suit For Defamation?

United Arab Emirates Litigation

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Civil Claim Procedures For Expatriates In UAE

United Arab Emirates Litigation

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

UAE: IP Litigation & Enforcement Guide

United Arab Emirates IP

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Rouse

Legal 500: UAE Litigation Chapter 2021

United Arab Emirates Litigation

BA

BSA Law

What You Should Know About UAE's Legal System

United Arab Emirates Litigation

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

This Might Be The Best Way To Learn Amendments In Civil Procedure Law Of UAE In Past Year

United Arab Emirates Litigation

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

This Might Be The Best Way To Learn Amendments In Civil Procedure Law Of UAE In Past Years

United Arab Emirates Litigation

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Nuts And Bolts Of Decision No. 26 Of 2020 Covering Small Claims Tribunals

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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BSA Law

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