Case Study
Catchwords: Real property – Torrens title by registration – indefeasibility (ADGM Real Property Regulations 2024, ss 22–23) – equitable-obligation exception (s 24(f)) – constructive trust – attributed corporate knowledge – off-plan sale and purchase agreements – Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi – rectification of the register. Case at a glance Citation [2025] ADGMCFI 0013 […]
Asha Treesa Bejoy · 31 Oct 2026 · 12 minRead →
Case Study
Catchwords: Real property – mortgages – enforcement on default – transitional law – enforcement of legacy Al Reem Island mortgages migrated from the DMT to the ADGM Register – foreclosure (ADGM Real Property Regulations 2024, s 78) – sale in lieu of foreclosure (s 72(1)(a)) – equity of redemption (s 68(2)) – mortgagee’s powers and […]
Asha Treesa Bejoy · 31 Oct 2026 · 26 minRead →
ADGM
Worldwide Freezing Orders issued by the ADGM Courts are among the most powerful interim remedies available to claimants facing asset flight risks. However, their true effectiveness often depends not on the order itself, but on how successfully it can be recognised, mirrored, or enforced beyond the geographical confines of the ADGM. Worldwide Freezing Orders (“WFOs”) issued […]
Merrya Ginto · 29 Jan 2026 · 9 minRead →
ADGM
The ADGM Courts offer a robust and arbitration-friendly framework for granting Worldwide Freezing Orders to protect assets at every stage of the arbitral process. Whether sought before an award is rendered or after enforcement becomes imminent, these orders can be a decisive tool to prevent frustration of arbitral justice. As international arbitration continues to dominate the resolution of […]
Merrya Ginto · 28 Jan 2026 · 8 minRead →
ADGM
An essential guide to the damages risk, security requirements, and strategic trade-offs that accompany freezing orders in the ADGM. Worldwide Freezing Orders (“WFOs”) are among the most intrusive interim remedies available under the ADGM Courts’ jurisdiction. Precisely because of their severity, the grant of a freezing order is almost invariably conditioned upon the applicant giving a cross-undertaking in damages. In assessing […]
Merrya Ginto · 27 Jan 2026 · 7 minRead →
ADGM
A step-by-step guide to preparing and presenting a freezing injunction1 application in the ADGM Courts, including procedural requirements, evidence, timelines, and urgent applications. Worldwide Freezing Orders (WFOs) issued by the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Courts have become an increasingly important tool for claimants seeking to preserve assets at risk of dissipation in complex commercial and arbitration-related disputes. Unlike final […]
Merrya Ginto · 13 Jan 2026 · 9 minRead →
ADGM
Introduction: Why Share Classes Matter in the ADGM The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) is one of the UAE’s most sophisticated corporate jurisdictions. Established under Abu Dhabi Law No. 4 of 2013, ADGM is distinctive in that it directly applies English common law, rather than a civil law code. This foundational choice has a significant […]
Utkarsh · 12 Jan 2026 · 8 minRead →
ADGM
A detailed examination of how ADGM Courts evaluate the “real risk of dissipation” test, the types of evidence that carry weight at the interim stage, and the common pitfalls applicants must avoid when seeking Worldwide Freezing Orders. In applications for Worldwide Freezing Orders (“WFOs”) before the ADGM Courts, the requirement to demonstrate a real risk of asset […]
Merrya Ginto · 10 Jan 2026 · 9 minRead →
ADGM
Explore how the ADGM Courts’ Fast Track Procedure enables efficient, fair, and expedited resolution of commercial disputes—often within six months—under Part 40 of the Court Procedure Rules. Delay is one of the most common concerns raised by parties considering litigation. Even where the legal position is strong, prolonged proceedings can dilute commercial value, increase costs, […]
Jose Joseph · 24 Dec 2025 · 6 minRead →
ADGM
A comprehensive overview of worldwide freezing orders in ADGM, covering their legal basis, scope, enforcement, and strategic use in cross-border disputes. Worldwide freezing orders (WFOs) represent one of the most potent interim remedies available to claimants in cross-border disputes. They enable parties to prevent respondents from dissipating assets located anywhere on the globe, creating an essential preservation […]
Merrya Ginto · 24 Dec 2025 · 14 minRead →