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Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation Clarifies the Limits of “Back-to-Back” Clauses in Construction Contracts Following Employer Insolvency

Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation Clarifies the Limits of “Back-to-Back” Clauses in Construction Contracts Following Employer Insolvency

by Ahmed Abdel Rahman, Jouslin Khairallah | Aug 3, 2026 | Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Contract Law, dispute resolution, Jurisdiction and Ruling, Labour & employment, LawUpdates, UAE Law

Analysis of Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation Judgment No. 386/2026 (Commercial Cassation), dated 18 June 2026   The Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation has delivered a landmark judgment addressing one of the most frequently litigated issues in construction law—the enforceability...
Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation Clarifies Jurisdiction Between Abu Dhabi Courts and ADGM Courts: Registration, Not Geography, Determines Jurisdiction

Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation Clarifies Jurisdiction Between Abu Dhabi Courts and ADGM Courts: Registration, Not Geography, Determines Jurisdiction

by | Aug 3, 2026 | Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, dispute resolution, Free ZONE, Jurisdiction and Ruling, LawUpdates

Analysis of Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation Judgment No. 406/2025 (Commercial), dated 11 June 2026 The Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation has delivered an important judgment that provides much-needed clarity on the jurisdictional boundaries between the Abu Dhabi onshore courts...
Ras Al Khaimah Court of Cassation Reinforces the Mandatory Requirement of Prior Survey Committee Determination in Real Estate Boundary and Registration Disputes

Ras Al Khaimah Court of Cassation Reinforces the Mandatory Requirement of Prior Survey Committee Determination in Real Estate Boundary and Registration Disputes

by Ahmed Abdel Rahman, Jouslin Khairallah | Jul 31, 2026 | Civil Litigation, dispute resolution, Jurisdiction and Ruling, Labour & employment, LawUpdates, Real Estate

The Ras Al Khaimah Court of Cassation, in Commercial Cassation Appeal No. 17 of 2026, delivered an important judgment on 9 June 2026, clarifying the procedural requirements applicable to disputes concerning real estate ownership, land boundaries, registration and...
DIFC Courts Issue Practice Direction No. 1 of 2026: A New Framework for Adjournment of Hearings

DIFC Courts Issue Practice Direction No. 1 of 2026: A New Framework for Adjournment of Hearings

by Dr. Abdultaiyab Bahrainwala (Doctorate, LLM, BALLB, DCL, DIPRL), Jouslin Khairallah | Jul 31, 2026 | Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, DIFC

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts have introduced Practice Direction No. 1 of 2026 – Adjournment of Hearings, providing a comprehensive procedural framework governing requests to adjourn hearings before the DIFC Courts. Signed by Chief Justice...
Substantive Defence UAE Labour Disputes: Federal Supreme Court Case 867/2025 Analysis

Substantive Defence UAE Labour Disputes: Federal Supreme Court Case 867/2025 Analysis

by Ahmed Abdel Rahman, Jouslin Khairallah | Feb 24, 2026 | Civil Litigation, Federal Law, Jurisdiction and Ruling, Labour & employment, UAE Labour Law

Introduction In a landmark ruling on substantive defence in UAE labour disputes, the Federal Supreme Court issued Judgment in Civil Appeal No. 867 of 2025 on 10 December 2025, reinforcing procedural justice within UAE litigation. The decision addresses a recurring...