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Arbitration In The United Arab Emirates: Key Differences Between DIFC, ADGM, And Onshore Courts

The United Arab Emirates is characterised by a "jurisdiction within a jurisdiction" model for international dispute resolution. The UAE offers three distinct jurisdictions: the onshore civil law system...

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Barnes Law

Advancing International Arbitration: The Prague Rules And Their Appeal To Civil Law Practitioners

The growing concern among practitioners – such as myself – who are deeply engaged in cross-border disputes, is that international arbitration has increasingly become a lengthy and costly process – marked by extensive...

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Habib Al Mulla and Partners

Non-Enforceability Of The Debtor's Disposition Of His Assets With The Intent Of Removing Them From The General Guarantee

Creditors often find themselves unable to recover their debts from a debtor when, upon initiating enforcement procedures, they discover that the debtor has no assets available for execution.

United Arab Emirates Finance

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BSA Law

Legal Terms Explained: Decennial Liability

Decennial liability is a statutory liability which typically allows building owners to recover damages for structural failures that threaten the stability...

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Civil Will In The Emirate Of Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates Family

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BSA Law

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

United Arab Emirates Transport

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Dr Hassan Elhais

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

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

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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

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Dr Hassan Elhais

When The Seat Rules Supreme: ADGM Court Overrides LCIA Rules And Grants US$250m Worldwide Freezing Order

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

DIFC Innovation And AI License

United Arab Emirates Finance

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Al Tamimi & Company

New UAE Corporate Law Update: Federal Decree-Law No. (20) Of 2025 Amending Federal Decree-Law No. (32) Of 2021 Concerning Commercial Companies

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Bracewell

UAE Commercial Gaming Law: GCGRA Licences, Online Gaming, Sports Wagering And Lotteries

United Arab Emirates Media & IT

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Dolce Vita Advisors

Federal Decree Law No.16 And 17 Of 2025 Issued On 1 October 2025 Effective 1 January 2026 | Change In VAT Law And Tax Procedure

United Arab Emirates Tax

Nexdigm UAE

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

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

Serving the executive bond is considered one of the essential procedures preceding the compulsory execution process.

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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HAS Law Firm

Option Agreements Under Civil Law

An option agreement is a contractual arrangement where one party (the grantor) provides another party (the option holder) the right, but not the obligation, to enter into a specified transaction under defined conditions...

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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BSA Law

Enforcement Of Foreign Judgments In Dubai

Dubai has solidified its position as a global hub for commerce and dispute resolution, supported by a robust legal framework for the enforcement of foreign judgments. The UAE Civil Procedure Law...

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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BSA Law

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

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Dr Hassan Elhais

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

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Dr Hassan Elhais

International Arbitration Comparative Guide

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Horizons & Co

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

United Arab Emirates Litigation

BA

BSA Law

Understanding Arrest Procedures Under UAE Criminal Procedure Law

United Arab Emirates Criminal

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Dr Hassan Elhais

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

United Arab Emirates Family

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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

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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

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KN Legal

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

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Herbert Smith Freehills LLP

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

In today's interconnected world, legal obligations often transcend borders. Recently, a significant case demonstrated how an American judgment was successfully enforced in the United Arab Emirates...

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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LYLaw

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

On 3 April 2024, the Ruler of Dubai issued Decree No. 29 of 2024 (the "New Decree").

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

The Civil Law is part of Saudi Arabia's effort to attract more outside investment and business activity into the Kingdom.

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

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KN Legal

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

On 18 April 2024, the Ruler of Dubai established the new Judicial Authority for Resolving Jurisdictional Conflicts between the DIFC Courts and the Judicial Bodies in the Emirate of Dubai...

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

The Impact Of Circular No. 8 Of 2023: Translation Requirements For Documents In Abu Dhabi Courts

The Constitution of the United Arab Emirates, as enshrined in Article 7, designates Arabic as the official language of the country.

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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BSA Law

Learn More About The Difference Between Being Under Arrest And Being Detained For Questioning In The UAE

In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), individuals may find themselves in situations where their freedom is restricted through detention or arrest. While both detention and arrest involve limitations...

United Arab Emirates Criminal

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Dr Hassan Elhais

DIFC Courts: The Basics

This article focuses on answering the question; what are the DIFC Courts?

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Al Bahar & Associates

Navigating International Jurisdiction In Fraud Cases: Scenna V Persons Unknown And Its Implications April 7, 2023

The introduction of a new jurisdictional gateway into the UK Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) in October 2022 has attracted significant attention from practitioners involved in cross-border...

United Arab Emirates Criminal

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Wasel & Wasel

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

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Dr Hassan Elhais

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

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

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Clyde & Co

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

Worldwide Litigation

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Jones Day

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

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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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

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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

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BSA Law

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Dr Hassan Elhais

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Dr Hassan Elhais

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