United Arab Emirates: Trials & Appeals & Compensation

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Compensation Claims In The UAE: How To Claim Damages And Financial Losses
A financial loss, damaged property, personal injury, or serious breach of contract can leave a person dealing with more than the immediate problem. There may also be medical expenses, lost income, repair costs, business losses, or emotional distress. UAE law allows an injured party to seek compensation in appropriate cases, but compensation is not automatic.
United Arab Emirates Litigation
Awatif Mohammad Shoqi Advocates & Legal Consultancy
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DIFC Court Of Appeal Sets Aside DIAC Award For Procedural Unfairness In Oheo Bank v Parker [2025] DIFC CA 006
The DIFC Court of Appeal has set aside a EUR 1 million arbitration award after finding that the tribunal decided the case on a theory raised only in post-hearing submissions, denying the losing party a fair opportunity to respond. This landmark ruling examines the boundaries between arbitral flexibility and procedural fairness, establishing when late-emerging legal theories cross the line from permissible argument to trial by surprise.
United Arab Emirates Litigation
Aceris Law
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The Appeal Court Has The Duty To Adjudicate All Matters, Including In Matters That Fall Under The Discretionary Authority Of The Trial Court.
wife files for fault-based divorce from her husband and custody of daughter and related maintenance charges. The wife claims that the husband forced her to leave her job. He is disrespectful towards her, insulting and abusing her, in front of their children, without any reason. The couple has two children, and the husband incites their son to hit her. She also claims that the husband injures himself and sends photos to her family claiming that she assaulted him. He also quarrels with her family, demanding that he be given dowry.
United Arab Emirates Family
AM
Dr. Hassan Elhais
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