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Legal analysis and practical guidance on cross-border business, disputes, corporate, employment and IP matters across India and the UAE — including the Legal Help Desk, our Q&A column on the problems clients actually meet.

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Acquiring Shares in a UAE Exchange House: Key Legal Documents and Regulatory Compliance

The acquisition of shares in UAE exchange house licensed by the Central Bank of the UAE (“CBUAE”) is a multi-layered process that demands careful planning, regulatory insight, and meticulous legal documentation. Unlike typical corporate acquisitions, transactions involving exchange houses are subject to a more rigorous oversight framework. These financial institutions are central to the UAE’s […]

Vipul Kulshreshtha · 15 Apr 2025 · 7 minRead →
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Abu Dhabi Courts uphold the DIFC-LCIA transition to DIAC

This represents a positive shift towards a more arbitration-friendly approach in UAE courts.  On 26 February 2024, the Abu Dhabi Court of First Instance, Commercial Division, ruled in Case No. 1046/2023, presided over by Judge Ahmed Bakri Abdullah Hassan Al-Sayed, affirming the validity of a DIFC-LCIA arbitration agreement. This decision was further upheld by the […]

Jerome Jose · 6 Jun 2024 · 4 minRead →
Law Updates

Ministry of Economy extends Anti Money Laundering registration date till March 31st

The violation activities relating to anti-money laundering and prevention of terrorism financing pertain to 4 main categories: brokers and real estate agents, dealers of precious metals and gemstones, auditors, and corporate service providers. The first step is to register in two systems: Financial Intelligence Unit (goAML) and on the Committee for Commodities Subject to Import […]

ATB Legal · 9 Mar 2021 · 2 minRead →
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Construction claims resolution process in FIDIC contracts

I. IntroductionA construction project is a complex process that involves the interaction of multiple participantsand may often result in deviations from the original construction plan. Therefore, the parties tothe construction contract always create a space to deal with all the deviations which are likelyto happen through two processes claims procedures and dispute resolution, collectivelyreferred to […]

ATB Legal · 2 Dec 2020 · 6 minRead →