Intellectual Property
Introduction The Nice Classification system, administered by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), is the globally accepted framework for classifying goods and services for trademark registration. It plays a critical role in trademark filing, examination, enforcement, and portfolio management across more than 150 jurisdictions. Effective 1 January 2026, WIPO has introduced the 13th Edition of the Nice […]
Hemakshi Prabhu · 15 Jan 2026 · 5 minRead →
Dispute Resolution
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 […]
Merrya Ginto · 14 Jan 2026 · 8 minRead →
Trademark
A Strategic Alternative to Court Litigation under Federal Decree Law No. 36 of 2021 Trademark enforcement in the United Arab Emirates has evolved significantly with the introduction of Federal Decree Law No. 36 of 2021 on Trademarks and its Executive Regulations. One of the most notable developments under the current legal framework is the […]
Hemakshi Prabhu · 14 Jan 2026 · 5 minRead →
Corporate and Commercial
Introduction and Background The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between India and Japan represents a significant milestone in the economic relations between the two major economies of Asia. The agreement was signed on February 16, 2011, in Tokyo and came into force on August 1, 2011. Its status, alongside every other agreement India has signed or is negotiating, is listed in India’s free trade agreements: […]
Vaibhavi Wankhedkar · 14 Jan 2026 · 11 minRead →
Corporate and Commercial
Introduction Corporate governance in the UAE has been evolving steadily over the last few years. Regulators are no longer focused only on company formation and licensing. There is now a clear shift towards how companies are managed, how decisions are taken, and how accountability is ensured at the board and senior management level. For founders, […]
Vipul Kulshreshtha · 13 Jan 2026 · 6 minRead →
ADGM
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 […]
Merrya Ginto · 13 Jan 2026 · 9 minRead →
ADGM
Introduction: Why Share Classes Matter in the ADGM The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) is one of the UAE’s most sophisticated corporate jurisdictions. Established under Abu Dhabi Law No. 4 of 2013, ADGM is distinctive in that it directly applies English common law, rather than a civil law code. This foundational choice has a significant […]
Utkarsh · 12 Jan 2026 · 8 minRead →
News
Enhanced succession planning, flexible share structures, and dispute-prevention mechanisms under the UAE Commercial Companies Law. Legal Certainty for Family-Owned Businesses Recent amendments to the UAE Commercial Companies Law (CCL) mark a significant shift in how family-owned and closely held businesses are regulated, particularly in matters of succession, share transfers, and shareholder disputes. The reforms aim to eliminate long-standing legal […]
ATB Research Team · 12 Jan 2026 · 3 minRead →
News
Recent amendments to the UAE Commercial Companies Law have significantly expanded and clarified the concept of Emirati corporate status, formally recognising a broader range of companies as Emirati entities for legal and commercial purposes. The reforms apply across the UAE’s business ecosystem, including mainland companies, free zone entities, and financial free zone companies, and form […]
ATB Research Team · 12 Jan 2026 · 4 minRead →
Corporate and Commercial
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, […]
Merrya Ginto · 12 Jan 2026 · 9 minRead →