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...
Introduction In a significant and instructive judgment, the Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation has provided much-needed clarity on the interpretation of arbitrary dismissal and employee entitlement to discretionary benefits under Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 on the...
Introduction In a significant and instructive judgment dated 26 March 2026, the Dubai Court of Cassation issued a ruling in Commercial Appeal No. 317 of 2026 that addresses fundamental aspects of UAE commercial litigation and arbitration law. The decision provides...
Introduction In a significant judgment rendered on 26 January 2026, the Dubai Court of Cassation (Commercial Appeal No. 1262 of 2025) reaffirmed the narrow scope of judicial intervention in arbitration matters under Federal Law No. 6 of 2018 on Arbitration. The ruling...
Introduction In commercial practice across the UAE, particularly in real estate ventures and closely held companies, business partners frequently rely on memorandum of understanding (MOUs) and informal commercial arrangements before properly documenting their rights...
Appeal No. 191 of 2025 – Order of Arbitration Petition Introduction In a significant judgment, the Dubai Court of Appeal clarified the limits of arbitral jurisdiction under UAE law. In its ruling dated 22 January 2026 (Appeal No. 191 of 2025, Order of Arbitration...
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