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Substance Over Form: Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation Clarifies Appeal Requirements Under Article 164 of the UAE Civil Procedure Law (Case No. 84-2026, Judgment dated 22 April 2026)

Substance Over Form: Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation Clarifies Appeal Requirements Under Article 164 of the UAE Civil Procedure Law (Case No. 84-2026, Judgment dated 22 April 2026)

Executive Summary In a highly significant ruling, the Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation has clarified the scope and application of Article 164 of the UAE Civil Procedure Law, as amended by Federal Decree-Law No. 22 of 2025, which came into force on 1 January 2026. The...
Piercing the Corporate Veil in the UAE: When Can a Company Manager Be Personally Liable? Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation Judgment No. 14/2026 (Labour), dated 25 March 2026

Piercing the Corporate Veil in the UAE: When Can a Company Manager Be Personally Liable? Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation Judgment No. 14/2026 (Labour), dated 25 March 2026

Introduction In the UAE, one of the most important protections available to business owners and managers is the principle of limited liability. This means that, in most cases, a company’s debts and obligations remain the responsibility of the company itself—not its...