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DIFC Courts vs Dubai Courts in Foreign Arbitral Awards: A Landmark Dubai Conflict of Jurisdiction Tribunal Decision

DIFC Courts vs Dubai Courts in Foreign Arbitral Awards: A Landmark Dubai Conflict of Jurisdiction Tribunal Decision

Introduction In a significant and highly anticipated ruling issued on 20 April 2026, the Dubai Conflict of Jurisdiction Tribunal clarified the distinction between the jurisdiction of the Dubai International Financial Centre Courts (“DIFC Courts”) and the Dubai Courts...
Can You File a Labour Case Without a Work Permit?

Can You File a Labour Case Without a Work Permit?

Introduction In a landmark ruling, the Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation in Case No. 44 of 2025 (Labour) has clarified a critical and often misunderstood issue in UAE employment law: Does the absence of a valid work permit prevent a worker from filing a labour case? This...
Enforcement Against Company Shares vs. Company Assets: Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation Sets Clear Boundaries (Case No. 322-2026 Commercial, Judgment dated 30 April 2026)

Enforcement Against Company Shares vs. Company Assets: Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation Sets Clear Boundaries (Case No. 322-2026 Commercial, Judgment dated 30 April 2026)

Introduction In a highly significant commercial ruling, the Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation has reaffirmed and clarified the legal distinction between a company’s independent legal personality and the personal liabilities of its shareholders. In its judgment dated 30...
UAE Corporate Law Update: Relaxation of Share Transfer Restrictions in Private Joint Stock Companies (2026)

UAE Corporate Law Update: Relaxation of Share Transfer Restrictions in Private Joint Stock Companies (2026)

Executive Summary The UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism has issued Ministerial Decision No. (83) of 2026, introducing a significant regulatory shift in relation to the restriction period applicable to the transfer of shares in Private Joint Stock Companies (PJSCs)....