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Key Legal Principles on Banking Facilities, Guarantees, and Admissibility of Claims under UAE Law

Key Legal Principles on Banking Facilities, Guarantees, and Admissibility of Claims under UAE Law

Analysis of Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation – Commercial Case No. 169/2026 Added: Introduction The Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation, in Commercial Case No. 169/2026 (Cassation), issued a significant judgment clarifying several important legal principles relating to banking...
Contractor Liability in the UAE: Dubai Court of Cassation Clarifies Limits of Force Majeure in High-Value Asset Cases

Contractor Liability in the UAE: Dubai Court of Cassation Clarifies Limits of Force Majeure in High-Value Asset Cases

In a landmark judgment issued on 12 February 2026 in Dubai Court of Cassation Case No. 33 of 2026, the Dubai Court of Cassation has delivered a decisive ruling that significantly clarifies the scope of contractor liability, the strict threshold for invoking force...
Bad Debt Relief under UAE VAT Law: Legal Framework, Conditions, and Practical Implications

Bad Debt Relief under UAE VAT Law: Legal Framework, Conditions, and Practical Implications

Introduction: UAE Mainland vs Free Zone Strategic Guide The implementation of Value Added Tax (VAT) in the United Arab Emirates introduced a structured framework for businesses to account for tax on the supply of goods and services. However, in commercial practice,...
UAE Mainland vs Free Zone: Strategic Legal Guide for Business Setup – investor

UAE Mainland vs Free Zone: Strategic Legal Guide for Business Setup – investor

Introduction: UAE Mainland vs Free Zone Strategic Guide Establishing a company in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is far more than a procedural formality. It is a strategic legal decision that directly affects ownership rights, tax exposure, operational flexibility,...