A recent order of the Court of First Instance of the Dubai International Financial Centre Courts, issued in January 2026, provides a comprehensive and authoritative exposition of the legal principles governing renewed applications for permission to appeal, the...
Executive Summary The General Assembly of the UAE Court of Cassation has resolved a longstanding split in Cassation case law over whether an Execution Judge’s order issued on a petition to enforce foreign court judgments and foreign arbitral awards is appealable by...
In the busy commercial landscape of the UAE, businesses of all sizes are occasionally faced with delayed or unpaid debts. Although the UAE presents a solid legal foundation for debt collection, I see many businesses still undermine their position by making easily...
Payment defaults and financial conflicts are frequent in the dynamic United Arab Emirates (UAE) commercial real estate sector. Landlords, developers, financiers, and investors are often faced with situations where tenants, purchasers, or business partners fail to meet...
Introduction In a landmark decision issued on January 7, 2025, the Dubai Court of Cassation (Appeal No. 1106/2024 Commercial) reinforced key principles governing the challenging of arbitration awards in the UAE. This judgment provides significant clarifications on the...
In both litigation and arbitration, natural justice is a cornerstone of procedural fairness. While the concept originates from common law traditions, it has been embraced in the UAE through both statutory law and judicial practice. However, the application of natural...
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