United Arab Emirates: Court Procedure

This insight examines precautionary attachment (الحجز التحفظي/أمر الحجز) as a means of securing a debtor’s assets: whether an attachment can be obtained before a judgment is issued, what the court requires, how a court-appointed expert’s report can strengthen the application, whether the creditor must provide security, and the deadlines on which attachments are most often lost.

Commercial disputes are common in business. A delayed payment, a failed investment arrangement, a disputed variation, a shareholder disagreement or a breach of contract can quickly affect cash flow, business relationships and future plans.

Being involved in a criminal case in the UAE is stressful for everyone, but for expats, the situation can feel worse. A police complaint, arrest, travel ban, bounced check issue, cybercrime allegation, drug-related accusation, assault complaint, or fraud investigation can impact not only your freedom but also your job, visa, family stability, and future residence in the UAE.

International extradition proceedings in the UAE involve complex legal processes where foreign countries request the surrender of individuals for prosecution or sentencing. Understanding the legal framework, grounds for refusal, and the critical importance of experienced legal representation can determine whether a person faces extradition or successfully challenges the request through UAE courts and authorities.

The Dubai International Financial Centre Court of Appeal has set aside portions of an arbitral award in a landmark ruling, finding that a bank was denied the opportunity to defend against an unpleaded claim introduced only in post-hearing submissions. This decision marks the first time DIFC Courts have intervened on procedural fairness grounds, establishing important precedent for when tribunals must allow parties to respond to new claims raised late in arbitration proceedings.

Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy has expanded its foreign judgment enforcement services in the UAE to support international businesses, law firms and individuals seeking to enforce overseas court judgments against assets and debtors located within the country. The firm's enhanced service offering is designed to assist clients throughout the UAE enforcement process, including assessing the enforceability of foreign judgments, reviewing court documents, preparing enforcement applications, c

Navigating Dubai's inheritance law requires understanding complex legal frameworks that differ based on religion and residency status.

Katie Price's husband Lee Andrews finds himself imprisoned in Dubai under mysterious circumstances, with conflicting reports about espionage charges and civil matters.

There isn’t always a clear answer. Custody cases in Dubai go through a normal legal process, but the timing can change based on a number of factors, such as how complicated the case is and how well the parents work...