Dispute resolution comprises three major types–litigation, arbitration and mediation. There are other sub types as well.
Product-related injuries can give rise to compensation claims in the UAE, but liability depends on where the claim is brought, how defect and causation are proved, and whether UAE law or common law principles apply. Introduction Defective products cause injuries in many forms. Faulty electronics. Unsafe machinery. Defective vehicles or parts. Medical devices that malfunction....
The Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC) has been formally recognised as a Permanent Arbitral Institution (PAI) by the Russian Federation, marking a strategic expansion of its international reach and reinforcing its role as a preferred forum for cross-border dispute resolution. DIAC’s PAI Recognition in Russia The Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC) was granted Permanent...
🇬🇧 English 🇦🇪 العربية نظرة عامة على كيفية تعامل قانون دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة مع الاحتيال الإلكتروني، وأساليب الجرائم الإلكترونية الشائعة، والعقوبات الجنائية الصارمة المفروضة على مرتكبيها. برز الاحتيال الإلكتروني كأحد أخطر المخاطر القانونية والمالية في دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة، إذ يؤثر على الأفراد والشركات والمؤسسات المالية على حد سواء. وعلى الرغم من الإطار...
🇬🇧 English 🇦🇪 العربية An overview of how UAE law addresses online fraud, common cybercrime methods, and the severe criminal penalties imposed on offenders Cyber fraud has emerged as one of the most pressing legal and financial risks in the United Arab Emirates, affecting individuals, businesses, and financial institutions alike. Despite the UAE’s robust...
How ADGM Courts compare and deploy interim remedies—from Worldwide Freezing Orders to disclosure orders and injunctions—to ensure proportionate and effective relief. The ADGM Courts possess a broad suite of interim remedies to address urgent risks in commercial and arbitration disputes. These remedies are intended to preserve the status quo, prevent injustice, and support final...
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...
How ADGM Courts extend freezing relief beyond defendants to uncover beneficial ownership, dismantle asset-shielding structures, and preserve the effectiveness of Worldwide Freezing Orders in complex commercial disputes. Worldwide Freezing Orders derive their effectiveness not from their urgency alone, but from their ability to reach assets that a defendant can realistically control. In modern commercial disputes,...
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...
A comparative study of judicial responses to AI use in legal practice, highlighting ethical limits, lawyer accountability, and emerging standards across leading common law jurisdictions—with insights from the ADGM Courts, the Indian judiciary, and the UK Courts on professional responsibility and ethical safeguards. Introduction The growth of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been rapid, and it...
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,...
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