As businesses evolve, so do their capital structures. A company may at times find itself with surplus capital, accumulated losses, or a need to reorganize its equity base. The legal mechanism available for such restructuring is capital reduction. In India, capital reduction has always been tightly regulated due to its direct impact on shareholders and...
The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has issued the Employment Regulations 2024,(2024 Regulations) a comprehensive refresh of its employment law framework came into force on 1 April 2025, these Regulations repeal the ADGM Employment Regulations 2019 and provide a modernised set of rules designed to reflect today’s workplace realities. The 2024 update retains...
If you own a property on Al Reem Island that is subject to a mortgage, it is likely that your property now falls within the jurisdiction of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). The ADGM Real Property Regulations 2024 (Regulations) provide a clear legal structure for mortgage arrangements, enforcement, and borrower protections. Understanding your rights...
In our earlier article, we discussed the different types of real property interests recognised under the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Real Estate Regulations 2024 (Regulations). In this follow-up, we will analyse how these interests can be transferred, altered, or impacted, legally termed as “conveyances” and which actions must be registered to be valid and...
The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) provides a robust and innovative legal framework for real property interests within its jurisdiction. Real property ownership and transactions in ADGM are governed by clear and structured regulations, ensuring that all parties involved in property dealings have a clear understanding of their rights and obligations. These Regulations are designed...
The ADGM Real Property Regulations 2024 introduces significant changes for property owners, apartment owners, banks, and financial institutions on Al Reem Island, impacting the registration of properties, leases, and ownership rights. A key milestone in this process was the transfer of the real estate register from the Abu Dhabi Municipality (ADM) to the ADGM Registration...
In today’s rapidly changing financial landscape, affluent families are seeking sophisticated and secure ways to manage their wealth and investments. Family offices have emerged as a highly effective solution, offering tailored financial services to affluent families, managing their assets, and safeguarding their legacies for future generations. Among the premier destinations for establishing a family office,...
Family offices have emerged as essential entities in the realm of wealth management, serving as dedicated and comprehensive solutions for high-net-worth families. These private wealth management institutions cater to the specific financial needs of affluent families, ensuring the preservation and growth of their wealth while addressing a wide range of personalized services. From investment management...
With an aim to expedite the resolution of disputes and reduce the burden on the court systems in the country, the United Arab Emirates has made a significant update to its legal framework concerning dispute resolution with the enactment of the Federal Decree Law No. 40 of 2023. This law which came into effect on...
As long as the arbitration agreement remains valid, national and state courts will not have jurisdiction to entertain claims arising from contracts that contain an embedded arbitration clause. The Court also clarified that non-payment of arbitration costs does not result in waiving the arbitration agreement, thus entitling either party to resubmit the claim with the DIAC.
