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UAE has multiple options when it comes to Corporate Insolvency. This article is the first in a series, detailing Corporate Insolvency options in UAE. ADGM being one of the most advanced in the country, with certain provisions comparable to U.S. options, is being examined in the first one of the series. The Abu Dhabi Global […]
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 […]
The UAE Cabinet has approved amendments to the Federal Law No. 18 of 1993, commonly known as Commercial Transactions Law. The approved Decree-Law shall come into force in the year 2022 and the provisions shall apply when the Decree-Law is published in the Official Gazette. The new provisions aim to discourage criminal proceedings against people […]
The Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Ordinance, 2020 was promulgated with the purpose of preventing the enforcement of arbitral awards involving fraud or corruption. The stakeholder parties now have an opportunity to seek an unconditional stay of enforcement of arbitral awards when the arbitration agreement or award was induced by fraud or corruption. The provision has […]
The ‘Sharia Law’ or the UAE Personal Status Law is the legislation governing family matters in UAE. The Personal Status Court deals with family matters such as marriage, divorce, alimony, guardianship, custody and visitation, maintenance etc. Article 1 of the Law provides that the Law applies to all UAE residents – Emiratis and Expats, Muslims […]
The amendments to the UAE Commercial Agency Law (CAL) brought about by Federal Law No. 11 of 2020, makes a significant addition to the types of UAE legal entities that can register a Commercial Agency arrangement at the Ministry of Economy, UAE. Commercial Agency is basically an arrangement entered into between a Producer/Manufacturer and his […]
On 01/06/2020, Federal Law No. 4 of 2020 on Guaranteeing Rights Related to Movables (New law) repealed Federal Law No. 20 of 2016 on mortgaging of movable property as security for debts (Old law). The Old law, had put in place a regime for registering security interests over movable assets in UAE and bridged various […]
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 […]
Why should Expats register in a UAE Will? If you are a non – Muslim expatriate having assets in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), you should seriously consider how your assets will be allocated among your loved ones, in case of your unforeseen demise. In the absence of a UAE Will, it is most likely […]
Arbitration is a legally binding private dispute resolution mechanism outside of courts. In arbitration, disputes are resolved by one or more arbitrators appointed by the parties through agreement. Arbitrator is bound to issue a final binding decision after reviewing evidence and hearing arguments of the parties, much like a court process. Arbitration awards are final, […]