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UAE Court System: Structure And Jurisdiction

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) operates a multi-layered judicial system that combines civil law principles, Islamic Sharia, and modern statutory legislation.

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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HAS Law Firm

The Bank's Liability In Fraudulent Bank Transfers

In a significant new precedent, we obtained a judgment in favour of our client against a bank concerning an erroneous transfer of funds resulting from fraudulent actions by third parties.

United Arab Emirates Litigation

BA

BSA Law

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

BL

Barnes Law

The Future Of Dispute Resolution In The ADGM: Binance's Strategic Arbitration Framework

Effective 5 January 2026, the Binance exchange through its affiliated entities — Nest Exchange Limited, Nest Clearing and Custody Limited, and Nest Trading Limited...

United Arab Emirates Litigation

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

Navigating The New Arbitration Landscape: Comparative Insights And Key Amendments

United Arab Emirates Litigation

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

Enforcing E-Awards In GCC And MENA

United Arab Emirates Litigation

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

Key Developments In International Arbitration For 2026

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Charles Russell Speechlys Dubai

Tom's Top Ten: Key Developments In International Arbitration In The Gulf In 2025

United Arab Emirates Litigation

CR

Charles Russell Speechlys Dubai

UAE Enacts A New Civil Transactions Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 25 Of 2025): Key Highlights

United Arab Emirates Litigation

BA

BSA Law

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

United Arab Emirates Litigation

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Guide To Expedited Arbitration In Dubai

United Arab Emirates Litigation

BL

Barnes Law

Evolving Landscape Of Third Party Funding In Arbitrations In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Litigation

HA

HAS Law Firm

DIFC Injunctions In Support Of Foreign Proceedings: The Last Twelve Months In Review

United Arab Emirates Litigation

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

How Technology Is Transforming Family Mediation

United Arab Emirates Litigation

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

Asset Holding & Investment Structuring With ADGM SPVs

United Arab Emirates Commercial

BA

BSA Law

Light Bites, Expert Nuggets For The Seasoned Developer: Episode 2 (Podcast)

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

CR

Charles Russell Speechlys Dubai

What Businesses Must Do After UAE VAT Rule Changes In 2026 To Protect Refunds, Credits, And Compliance

United Arab Emirates Commercial

IMC Group

Central Bank ESG Guidelines And Prudential Standards: Implications For Family Office Banking Relationships And Credit Facilities

United Arab Emirates Finance

DV

Dolce Vita Advisors

A Comprehensive Analysis Of The 2025 Amendments To The UAE Commercial Companies Law

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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HAS Law Firm

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Arbitration & Dispute Resolution

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

BL

Barnes Law

The Future Of Dispute Resolution In The ADGM: Binance's Strategic Arbitration Framework

Effective 5 January 2026, the Binance exchange through its affiliated entities — Nest Exchange Limited, Nest Clearing and Custody Limited, and Nest Trading Limited...

United Arab Emirates Litigation

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

Navigating The New Arbitration Landscape: Comparative Insights And Key Amendments

International arbitration is encountering a significant period of reform as leading institutions update their procedural frameworks to address the increasing complexity...

United Arab Emirates Litigation

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

Enforcing E-Awards In GCC And MENA

United Arab Emirates Litigation

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

Key Developments In International Arbitration For 2026

United Arab Emirates Litigation

CR

Charles Russell Speechlys Dubai

Tom's Top Ten: Key Developments In International Arbitration In The Gulf In 2025

United Arab Emirates Litigation

CR

Charles Russell Speechlys Dubai

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

United Arab Emirates Litigation

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Guide To Expedited Arbitration In Dubai

United Arab Emirates Litigation

BL

Barnes Law

Evolving Landscape Of Third Party Funding In Arbitrations In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Litigation

HA

HAS Law Firm

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Court Procedure

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

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

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

AL

ADG Legal

UAE Family Law: Putting Children's Interests First And Safeguarding Their Rights (Video)

The UAE is not a signatory to Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (REMO).

United Arab Emirates Family

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

How To Authorize A Friend On Your Behalf? (Video)

United Arab Emirates Litigation

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

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

United Arab Emirates Tax

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

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

United Arab Emirates Litigation

BA

BSA Law

Gupta Brothers Arrested In Dubai, Understanding The UAE's Extradition Process (Video)

United Arab Emirates Litigation

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Latest Amendment Of The Civil Procedures Law Introduces A New Concept

United Arab Emirates Litigation

BA

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

HA

HAS Law Firm

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Trials & Appeals & Compensation

UAE Court System: Structure And Jurisdiction

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) operates a multi-layered judicial system that combines civil law principles, Islamic Sharia, and modern statutory legislation.

United Arab Emirates Litigation

HA

HAS Law Firm

The Bank's Liability In Fraudulent Bank Transfers

In a significant new precedent, we obtained a judgment in favour of our client against a bank concerning an erroneous transfer of funds resulting from fraudulent actions by third parties.

United Arab Emirates Litigation

BA

BSA Law

Enforcing E-Awards In GCC And MENA

2025 was a transformational year in the Gulf Cooperation Council ("GCC") and Middle East and North Africa ("MENA") regions for digitalisation on the dispute resolution front.

United Arab Emirates Litigation

AT

Al Tamimi & Company

UAE Enacts A New Civil Transactions Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 25 Of 2025): Key Highlights

United Arab Emirates Litigation

BA

BSA Law

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

United Arab Emirates Litigation

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Evolving Landscape Of Third Party Funding In Arbitrations In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Litigation

HA

HAS Law Firm

DIFC Injunctions In Support Of Foreign Proceedings: The Last Twelve Months In Review

United Arab Emirates Litigation

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

UAE Commercial Agency: Terminating Legacy Arrangements

United Arab Emirates Commercial

BA

BSA Law

Unprecedented Efficiency: Habib Al Mulla & Partners Executes AED 1 Billion Inheritance And Settles AED 300 Million In Debts Within A Single Day

United Arab Emirates Litigation

HM

Habib Al Mulla and Partners

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Personal Injury

UAE Labour Law: Work Injuries And Occupational Disease

The UAE government, primarily through the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) and the Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 Regarding the Regulation of Employment Relationships...

United Arab Emirates Employment

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

What Are The Laws On Suicide Attempts In The UAE? (Video)

Dr. Hassan Elhais explains how under UAE law, committing suicide is a crime.

United Arab Emirates Litigation

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

From Accident To Advocacy: Dubai's Personal Injury Legal Experts

When life takes an unexpected turn and you find yourself facing the aftermath of an accident, you need compassionate support and fierce advocacy to protect your rights and seek justice.

United Arab Emirates Litigation

ML

MIO Law Firm

Moral Damages In UAE Law: A Recent Landmark Case

United Arab Emirates Litigation

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

What Legal Consequences Are Associated With Assault In The UAE? Understanding Violent Crimes

United Arab Emirates Criminal

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

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

Worldwide Litigation

HA

HAS Law Firm

What Are The Jail Terms And Penalties For Abortion Cases In The UAE?

United Arab Emirates Litigation

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

What Are The General Policies In Commercial Liabilities In The UAE?

United Arab Emirates Litigation

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Legal Actions About Emotional Distress In The Country

United Arab Emirates Litigation

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

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Latest Videos

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

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Learn More About The Fines And Penalties For Arson Cases In The UAE (Video)

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

BSA Case Files: OCTAVIA Vs ASTALIA (Video)

BA

BSA Law

The Dispute Resolution Question Time 2019 (Video)

BA

BSA Law

Understanding The UAE's New Arbitration Law (Video)

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Clyde & Co

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