Arbitration
The International Chamber of Commerce (“ICC”) has introduced its 2026 Arbitration Rules,effective from 1 June 2026, marking another significant step in the evolution of international arbitration. The latest revisions reflect the ICC’s ongoing commitment to improving procedural efficiency, enhancing transparency, embracing digitalisation, and responding to the changing needs of arbitration users. These reforms are substantially […]
Asha Treesa Bejoy · 5 Jun 2026 · 11 minRead →
DIFC
This case note discusses procedural developments in IDBI Bank Limited v Mabani Delma General Contracting Co LLC & Ors, CFI 070/2018: the Order with Reasons dated 22 January 2026, by which the DIFC Court of First Instance granted relief from sanctions to the Sixth Defendant. Full version of the order as published in the DIFC […]
Asha Treesa Bejoy · 3 Jun 2026 · 6 minRead →
Contracts
The world has changed dramatically since 2020. First the COVID-19 pandemic, then the Russia-Ukraine war, and now the cascading effects of conflicts across the Middle East — including Red Sea shipping disruptions triggered by Houthi attacks — have pushed force majeure clauses from boilerplate obscurity to the centre of commercial disputes. Parties across the UAE and the broader region are […]
Milen Zachariah John · 14 Apr 2026 · 14 minRead →
Corporate and Commercial
Most contracts that run into difficulty do not end in court. They end in a renegotiation — or they should. The businesses that preserve value in a downturn are not those with the strongest legal position on paper, but those that engage their counterparties early, frame the conversation well, and document the process properly. This […]
George Mathew · 8 Apr 2026 · 9 minRead →
Litigation
The UAE construction sector is one of the largest and most active globally. From large-scale infrastructure projects on the UAE mainland to commercial and mixed-use developments in the DIFC and ADGM free zones, the sector encompasses tens of billions of dollars in live contracts at any given time. A significant proportion of these projects are procured using the FIDIC suite of standard […]
Jose Joseph · 7 Apr 2026 · 16 minRead →
Corporate and Commercial
Secondary market property transactions in Dubai follow a different legal path from off-plan purchases. The MOU/Form F, the 10% deposit, the NOC, and the DLD transfer appointment each create obligations — and each can become a point of dispute if a party wants to exit. This article explains the mechanics, the consequences, and the options. […]
Aparna T Nambissan · 4 Apr 2026 · 19 minRead →
Corporate and Commercial
Both buyers and developers sometimes seek to exit an off-plan sale and purchase agreement before completion. The legal consequences depend entirely on who is walking away, at what stage, and for what reason. This article explains the framework that governs those decisions under Dubai law and the UAE Civil Code. Part 1 of 3 | […]
Aparna T Nambissan · 2 Apr 2026 · 21 minRead →
Corporate and Commercial
Commercial, DIFC, and ADGM property sale and purchase agreements operate under legal frameworks that differ fundamentally from each other and from the off-plan residential regime. The remedies available on exit, and the conditions that must be met to exercise them, depend entirely on which framework applies to the transaction. Part 2 of 3 | UAE SPA Exit […]
Aparna T Nambissan · 1 Apr 2026 · 24 minRead →
Arbitration
Commercial disruption, whether caused by market shifts, supply chain issues, force majeure events, or other unexpected developments, often leads to disputes almost overnight. Contracts may be breached, assets put at risk, and counterparties may act, or fail to act, in ways that cause immediate and sometimes irreparable harm. In such situations, parties are faced with […]
Jose Joseph · 25 Mar 2026 · 20 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 →