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 →
Corporate and Commercial
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. […]
Thanav Uthappa Kuppanda · 27 Jan 2026 · 7 minRead →
Corporate and Commercial
Introduction The United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Indonesia signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement on July 1, 2022, marking a significant milestone in the economic relationship between the two nations. The agreement officially entered into force on September 1, 2023, following the completion of all necessary legal requirements by both countries. This landmark trade […]
Vaibhavi Wankhedkar · 27 Jan 2026 · 9 minRead →
Debt Recovery
عندما يُعاد شيك بدون صرف، يوفر القانون آليات واضحة لاسترداد قيمته. مطالبات الشيكات هي الإجراءات القانونية التي يتخذها حامل الشيك لاسترداد قيمته عند رفض البنك صرفه، وتتضمن رفع دعوى تنفيذية إلكترونياً عبر وزارة العدل (في الإمارات) وتقديم المستندات، مع الاستفادة من التعديلات الأخيرة التي تسمح بالدفع الجزئي للشيك وتنظم إجراءات المطالبة، وتختلف مدة التقادم […]
Reda Farahat Karawan · 27 Jan 2026 · 0 minRead →
Debt Recovery
When a cheque is returned unpaid, the law provides clear mechanisms for recovery. When a cheque is returned unpaid, UAE law provides structured legal mechanisms for recovery. Recent reforms have shifted the focus away from criminal punishment and toward efficient financial enforcement, while introducing important concepts such as partial payment and electronic enforcement. This article explains when a cheque […]
Reda Farahat Karawan · 27 Jan 2026 · 6 minRead →
News
The UAE has introduced a landmark overhaul of its civil law regime through the issuance of Federal Decree-Law No. 25 of 2025 on Civil Transactions a new Civil Transactions Law, marking one of the most significant legal reforms in recent years. The updated law reflects the country’s continued efforts to modernise its legal system, enhance contractual certainty, […]
ATB Research Team · 27 Jan 2026 · 4 minRead →
Corporate and Commercial
The India–EU FTA could unlock massive trade potential, rebalance global supply chains, and deepen strategic cooperation between two of the world’s largest markets. India and the European Union (EU) are approaching a landmark free trade agreement that officials and commentators are already describing as the “mother of all deals.” With negotiations nearing completion after nearly two […]
Hemakshi Prabhu · 27 Jan 2026 · 5 minRead →
Company Formation
Running a business in the UAE today is very different from a decade ago. The country has aligned itself with global standards set by bodies such as the Financial Action Task Force and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, which means companies are expected to be more transparent, better governed, and properly documented. For many business owners, compliance still […]
Utkarsh · 27 Jan 2026 · 9 minRead →
Corporate and Commercial
The United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Turkey signed the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) on March 3, 2023, marking a significant milestone in their bilateral economic relations. The agreement officially entered into force on September 1, 2023, following ratification by both countries in accordance with their internal legal procedures. This CEPA represents […]
Vaibhavi Wankhedkar · 23 Jan 2026 · 8 minRead →
Corporate and Commercial
Introduction and Background The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between India and the Republic of Korea is a bilateral trade and investment agreement that marks an important phase in the economic relations between the two countries. The agreement was signed on 7 August 2009 in Seoul and came into force on 1 January 2010. Its entry into force followed more than […]
Vaibhavi Wankhedkar · 23 Jan 2026 · 6 minRead →