A Faster Path to Payment: ICC Expedited Rules for Commercial Arbitration Efficiency
The Background Our client, a UAE-based subcontractor specialising in oil and gas installation and manpower services, was engaged by a leading main…
Aeron Abraham Thomas
Articles by Aeron Abraham Thomas
DIFC Courts Report AED 10.7 Billion in Claims for Q3 2025
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Foundations of International Arbitration: New York Convention, UNCITRAL Model Law, and Domestic Frameworks
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Dubai Modernises Dispute Resolution Framework with Landmark Law No. 9 of 2025
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UK Faces First-Ever ICSID Climate Claim: The West Cumbria Mining Dispute and Its Global Stakes
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Landmark Media Regulation Law in the UAE: A Comprehensive Legal Overhaul After Four Decades
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Financial Whistleblowing in the UAE: A New Era of Corporate Accountability
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Major Milestone for Dubai’s Healthcare System: New Public Health Law Issued
In a landmark step towards building a healthier future for all, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and…
UAE’s New WPS Mandate for Domestic Workers: A Big Step Forward in Labour Reform
In a progressive move to strengthen labour protections, the UAE has now mandated that domestic workers must be paid through the Wage…
How to Contest Traffic Fines in the UAE: A Step-by-Step Legal Guide
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Conflict-of-Jurisdiction Tribunal: Settling Jurisdiction Disputes in Dubai
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As the UAE continues to be a hub for a plethora of international businesses and trades, the risk of unpaid debts is…