Litigation is a form of dispute resolution (ADR)
Introduction Disputes are a common occurrence in the business world, and in today’s fast-paced commercial environment, time is as valuable as money. Lengthy and complex court battles can result in losses for both parties involved in a dispute. To address this issue, Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”) mechanisms have emerged as a means of simplifying and...
On 13 September 2022, the UAE Ministry of Justice (MoJ) issued a directive that is seen as a significant stride toward the enforcement of English Court Judgements in the UAE. Principle of Reciprocity The directive states that judgments rendered by English Courts may be enforced in the UAE in accordance with the Principle of reciprocity...
Recent UAE Court judgements and stringent measures taken by UAE authorities point to an approach of zero tolerance towards money laundering activities. In most of the cases, the officials were accused of money laundering, misappropriation of public funds, forgery and use of forged documents. Related Services: UAE Mainland Litigation, Banking Legal Services A former Chairman and...
Here we are listing out few points to remember for appealing in Dubai Courts if you are not satisfied with the verdict. The foremost thing is the timeframe. It is equally applicable to both the petitioners and defendants. The appeal against a first-instance verdict should be done within 15 days from the date of Judgement....
2020 saw several laws that would alter your life in UAE in the personal front and in the public front. This covers a wide range from marriage laws to Arabic interpreters for Foreign speakers. Life in UAE is definitely going to change for the better with these laws. A quick glance through the major ones:...
The UAE Federal Judiciary approved the establishment of misdemeanor courts for the decision of specific minor cases in just one day based on the Code of Criminal Procedures. This will reduce the backlog of cases in the courts resulting in better efficiency of judiciary. Related Services: UAE Mainland Litigation The cases that are addressed in...
Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) in its mission to simplifying litigation procedures and facilitating access of Justice to everyone has adopted 25 new forms in both Arabic and English. The ADJD aims to break the language barrier for litigants (residents and non-residents) and to simplify the procedures resulting in transparent litigation. Related Services: UAE Mainland...
Businesses spend large amounts in litigation costs every year. The amounts lost on account of lost claims are frighteningly higher. An emerging trend is to identify and prevent or reduce such losses at an early stage, resulting in substantial financial benefits to businesses. There are various innovative ways by which potential legal risks can be...
