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A Milestone in DIFC Courts: The First-Ever Mediation Session

The DIFC Courts have marked a new chapter in commercial dispute resolution with the successful conduct of their very first mediation under the newly established Mediation Centre. We had the privilege of being part of this landmark moment, representing our client in a matter that was originally filed before the Court but ultimately resolved through…

indian exporters

Expanding Horizons: How Indian Exporters Can Leverage Government Support and UAE Partnerships

Indian exporters today face both unprecedented challenges and powerful new opportunities. With major trading partners such as the United States imposing steep tariff barriers, the Indian government has stepped up to provide relief through duty cuts, incentives, and export promotion schemes. At the same time, the UAE has emerged as a critical platform for Indian…

Partnerships

Building Bridges: UAE Businesses Poised for Partnerships with India, China, Brazil

Unlock Global Partnerships: Indian, Chinese & Brazilian Firms Are Moving Production to the UAE to bypass the Trump tariffs and to get better global market access.   The UAE is fast becoming a preferred destination for global businesses navigating today’s shifting trade and tariff landscape. With recent changes in U.S. trade policy — including significant…

DIFC Courts

New ADGM Rule: Advertising Permit Compulsory for Properties in Al Maryah, Al Reem Islands

To curb misleading ads, ADGM makes advertising permits mandatory on Al Maryah & Al Reem Islands, boosting transparency, trust and investor protection.  Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has rolled out a new measure to raise the standards in property advertising. The Advertising Permit service, launched by ADGM’s Registration Authority (RA) through its AccessRP platform, makes…

dubai real estate

Dubai Real Estate Court Cancels Dh 2.38 Million Sale Contract, Orders Dh 250,000 Compensation to Seller

In a recent noteworthy ruling, the Dubai Real Estate Court annulled a residential property sale contract worth Dh2.386 million due to the buyer’s failure to comply with scheduled instalment payments. The court also ordered the re-registration of the property back to the seller and awarded Dh250,000 in compensation for losses suffered by the seller, affirming…

Virtual Assets

UAE Introduces Unified Regulatory Framework for Virtual Assets

A New Chapter in Crypto Regulation  In a groundbreaking development for the UAE’s digital asset sector, the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) and Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) have agreed on a unified regulatory framework. The move signals a significant leap toward a truly nationwide, cohesive system for governing virtual assets and streamlining Virtual…

dispute resolution

Dubai Modernises Dispute Resolution Framework with Landmark Law No. 9 of 2025

Dubai has taken a bold step towards enhancing the efficiency and accessibility of its legal system with the issuance of Law No. (9) of 2025 , amending certain provisions of Law No.(18) of 2021 by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Total of the ten articles in the old law have been changed….

indian exporters

UK Faces First-Ever ICSID Climate Claim: The West Cumbria Mining Dispute and Its Global Stakes

On 8 August 2025, the United Kingdom found itself in uncharted waters  slapped with its first-ever arbitration claim under the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID). The case, Woodhouse Investment Pte Ltd and West Cumbria Mining (Holdings) Limited v. United Kingdom (ICSID Case No. ARB/25/37), is being brought under the 1975 UK–Singapore Bilateral…

Nutella

Nutella Declared a “Well-Known Trademark”: A Landmark Ruling by the Delhi High Court

In a significant legal development, the Delhi High Court has officially declared Nutella, the globally recognized hazelnut cocoa spread by Ferrero, as a “well-known trademark” under Indian trademark law. This ruling extends protection to Nutella beyond its specific goods and service classes, granting it cross-category protection against misuse and dilution. The judgment underscores the increasing…

UAE influencer

UAE Mandate: Influencers Must Obtain Advertiser Permit

The UAE has introduced a new compliance requirement for visiting influencers and content creators: anyone not residing in the UAE who intends to publish paid promotional content while in the country—even temporarily—must now obtain a Visitor Advertiser Permit.  This update is part of the government’s ongoing efforts to regulate digital advertising, protect consumers, and ensure…

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