United Arab Emirates: Litigation, Mediation & Arbitration

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Breach of trust cases in Dubai carry serious legal consequences under Federal Decree-Law No. 31 of 2021, involving criminal penalties, civil compensation claims, and potential deportation for expatriates.

A UAE court case examines how divorced parents share custody of their children and manage financial responsibilities after separation.

A UAE court case examines how divorced parents share custody of their children and manage financial responsibilities after separation.

The Dubai Conflicts of Jurisdiction Tribunal has issued a landmark decision clarifying the jurisdictional boundaries between DIFC Courts and onshore Dubai Courts in matters of foreign arbitral award recognition and enforcement.

When it comes to inheritance in Dubai, it’s important to find a good balance between legal requirements, family ties, and personal wishes.

A Dubai court case explores whether a mother's four-year silence on seeking full custody constitutes a legal waiver of her rights, while examining how modern joint custody concepts apply to Muslim families traditionally governed by rigid custodial hierarchies. The ruling addresses critical questions about parental rights, financial obligations, and the best interests of children in Islamic family law.

Breach of trust cases in Dubai carry serious legal consequences under Federal Decree-Law No. 31 of 2021, involving criminal penalties, civil compensation claims, and potential deportation for expatriates.

A UAE court case examines how divorced parents share custody of their children and manage financial responsibilities after separation.

As parties across the supply chain continue to navigate the consequences of recent geopolitical developments affecting the Strait of Hormuz...

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...

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