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Dubai Court Of Cassation Judgment: Piercing The Corporate Veil For Managerial Misconduct

Al Tamimi & Company successfully represented the Claimant in a recent Dubai Court of Cassation ruling dated 11 February 2025, that underscored the personal liability of managers...

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Al Tamimi & Company

How AI And Technology Are Transforming UAE Litigation

The UAE has long positioned itself as a global hub for innovation, and its judicial system is no exception. With the adoption of digital platforms, smart courts, and electronic filing systems...

United Arab Emirates Technology

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BSA Law

The UAE Confirms There Is No Requirement To Sign Every Page Of The Arbitral Award

In May 2022, we reported that the Dubai Court of Cassation, in its judgment in Case No. 109/2022 (Civil), confirmed that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) procedural law of arbitration...

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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K&L Gates LLP

Non-Exclusive, Or Exclusive Jurisdiction - That Is The Question? (Re)insurers, Beware Of Unintended Consequences

In a recent landmark ruling following the Order of H.E. Justice Shamlan Al Sawalehi in the matter of Union Insurance Company PJSC v. International Precious Metals Refiners LLC [2024] DIFC CFI 064...

United Arab Emirates Insurance

BLK Partners

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

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Dr Hassan Elhais

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

Recent Dubai Court Ruling Prohibits Islamic Banks From Charging Late Payment Interest

United Arab Emirates Finance

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BSA Law

Court Judgment Update – Landmark General Assembly Decision On The Fate Of LLCs Established Before 2021 And The UAE National Ownership Requirement

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Al Tamimi & Company

Global Legal Association Conference 2025 Dubai (Video)

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Landmark Ruling On Contractual Attorney Fees: Dubai Court Of Cassation Affirms The Binding Nature Of Fee Clauses

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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ADG Legal

Court Of Cassation Overturns A Conviction In Major Tax Evasion Case

United Arab Emirates Criminal

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ADG Legal

Navigating Legal Jurisdiction In UAE Contracts: A Complex Landscape

United Arab Emirates Commercial

BA

BSA Law

Dubai Courts' Finding On Arbitral Tribunal's Authority To Issue Interim Measures, Including Anti-Suit Injunctions

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Al Tamimi & Company

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

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Arrest Procedures Under UAE Criminal Law | Know Your Rights (Video)

United Arab Emirates Criminal

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Essential Introduction To Jersey Trusts (Video)

United Arab Emirates Wealth Mgt

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Cavenwell Group

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

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

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Charles Russell Speechlys Dubai

ADGM FSRA Proposes New Rules For Fiat-Referenced Tokens

United Arab Emirates Finance

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Al Tamimi & Company

Amendments In Executive Regulations Of Federal Decree Law On Account E-Invoicing

United Arab Emirates Tax

Nexdigm UAE

Dubai Expands Jurisdiction Of The Centre For Amicable Settlement Of Disputes: What's New?

Dispute resolution through the Centre for Amicable Settlement of Disputes (the "CASD" or "Centre") has now become more clear, efficient, and accessible to the Dubai public.

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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BSA Law

Federal Supreme Court Rules On The 200% Penalty Cap: A Defining Moment For UAE Tax Penalties Regime

On 23 April 2025, the UAE's Federal Supreme Court issued a significant judgment in Administrative Appeal No. 337 of 2025 (Tax), clarifying the scope of administrative penalties under Article 24(4)...

United Arab Emirates Tax

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Habib Al Mulla and Partners

Recognition Of "Without Prejudice" In The UAE

The Dubai local onshore courts recently recognised and upheld the "without prejudice" principle, a principle previously not recognised. This marks a significant development to the approach taken...

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Fenwick Elliott LLP

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

In today's globalised economy, commercial disputes often span multiple legal systems. The ability to recognize and enforce such judgements is vital for ensuring legal certainty...

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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BSA Law

Electronic Tagging For Offenders In UAE (Video)

United Arab Emirates Government

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Dr Hassan Elhais

What Are The Types Of Compensation In The UAE? (Video)

United Arab Emirates Litigation

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Hierarchy In Family Court And The Process To Appeal

United Arab Emirates Family

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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

Dubai Court Of Appeal Annuls Anti-Suit Injunction Issued In ICC Arbitration Proceedings

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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K&L Gates LLP

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

United Arab Emirates Litigation

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

What Happens After Witness Hearing (Video)

United Arab Emirates Family

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Latest Amendment Of The Civil Procedures Law Introduces A New Concept

United Arab Emirates Litigation

BA

BSA Law

The Dubai Cassation Court's Recent Ruling On The Legal Concept Of Without Prejudice

United Arab Emirates Technology

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Bounced Cheques In The UAE: Contrasting Judicial Approaches In Dubai And Abu Dhabi

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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HAS Law Firm

What Happens After Witness Hearing (Video)

Witness hearing is common in personal matters before the courts in the UAE.

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Latest Amendment Of The Civil Procedures Law Introduces A New Concept

The recent amendment to Federal Decree-Law No. 42 of 2022 on the Civil Procedures Law has introduced a notable procedural concept through Paragraph 3 of Article 167.

United Arab Emirates Litigation

BA

BSA Law

The Dubai Cassation Court's Recent Ruling On The Legal Concept Of Without Prejudice

In the UAE, the common law legal principle of without prejudice is usually not applied in onshore courts. This legal concept, which is found in many legal systems, ensures that statements made during settlement discussions...

United Arab Emirates Technology

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Bounced Cheques In The UAE: Contrasting Judicial Approaches In Dubai And Abu Dhabi

A cheque is regarded as an instrument of payment that serves as a substitute for cash, and must be issued in accordance with specific legal requirements. Recent amendments to the UAE Commercial...

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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HAS Law Firm

Court Of Cassation Affirms Invalidity Of Arbitration Clause In Retention Dispute Due To Lack Of Signature, Despite Stamp

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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BSA Law

Abu Dhabi Global Market – Witness Summons And Documents For Trial

In addition to our previous article which discussed the process for disclosure and inspection of documents, this article discusses the procedures for witness summons, depositions, and document filing for trials in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Courts.

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Alpha Partners

International Arbitration Comparative Guide

International Arbitration Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of United Arab Emirates, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

United Arab Emirates Litigation

Arbitralis

Diya Or Blood Money: Crimes And Punishment Under UAE Law

Federal Decree-Law No. (31) of 2021 (Penal Code) governs Diya crimes and penalties in the UAE. In accordance with Article 1 of the UAE penal code, the Islamic Sharia principles may be applied to crimes...

United Arab Emirates Criminal

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Recent Federal Supreme Court Judgment - Establishing A High Bar For Proving Medical Negligence

In a recent medical negligence case, the Federal Supreme Court issued a ruling in Appeals no. 479, 592, 597 of 2024 which highlighted the importance of adhering to medical standards and underscored...

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Al Tamimi & Company

Further Twist In The Enforceability Of Arbitration Agreements And Awards Post-Decree 34: The US Appeal Court Decision In Baker Hughes

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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ADG Legal

ADGM Courts And Dubai Courts Sign Memorandum On Reciprocal Enforcement Of Judgments

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

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

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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HAS Law Firm

DIFC-LCIA Arbitration Clauses: Are They Enforceable?

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Abu Dhabi Court Of Cassation Confirms Exclusivity Of Grounds For Set Aside Of Arbitral Awards

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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K&L Gates LLP

Can Legal Costs Be Awarded By A Tribunal In A Mainland Dubai Seated Arbitration? It Depends On The Rules Used

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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BSA Law

UAE's Movable Security Law – An Overview

United Arab Emirates Finance

BA

BSA Law

Cracking The Code: UAE Labour Courts Explained

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Addleshaw Goddard LLP

Public Policy As The Ground For Refusing Recognition Or Enforcement Of An Arbitral Award By The DIFC Courts

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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ADG Legal

Enforcement Of Foreign Judgments In Dubai

United Arab Emirates Litigation

BA

BSA Law

Dubai Court Of Cassation Recognises The Concept Of Without Prejudice Settlement Discussions

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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K&L Gates LLP

DIFC Court Of Appeal Confirms Freestanding Jurisdiction To Grant Injunctive Relief

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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The Sovereign Group

Settlement In Criminal Cases: A Pathway To Resolution

United Arab Emirates Criminal

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HAS Law Firm

Interim Measures In Judicial Proceedings In UAE

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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GRATA International

The Dubai Court Of Cassation Restores Ability To Award Legal Costs In ICC Arbitrations

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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K&L Gates LLP

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

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Know The Law: Punishments And Fines For Child Negligence In The UAE (Video)

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Reciprocal Enforcement Of Financial Orders: Ensuring Fairness In Cross-Border Divorce (Video)

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Dr. Hassan Talks: Applicability Of Court Stays In UAE Courts (Video)

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Dr. Hassan Talks: Importance Of A Signed Court Agreement In The UAE (Video)

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Dr Hassan Elhais

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