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Dubai Conflicts of Jurisdiction Tribunal Clarifies the Limits of Jurisdiction Between the Dubai Courts and the DIFC Courts- Independent Tort Claims Do Not Create a Jurisdictional Conflict with Declaratory Proceedings Before the Dubai Courts

Dubai Conflicts of Jurisdiction Tribunal Clarifies the Limits of Jurisdiction Between the Dubai Courts and the DIFC Courts- Independent Tort Claims Do Not Create a Jurisdictional Conflict with Declaratory Proceedings Before the Dubai Courts

by | Aug 3, 2026 | Banking and Finance law, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, dispute resolution, Jurisdiction and Ruling, LawUpdates

The Dubai Conflicts of Jurisdiction Tribunal has delivered an important judgment that provides valuable guidance on the circumstances in which a genuine jurisdictional conflict exists between the Dubai Courts and the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts....
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 | Aug 3, 2026 | Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Contract Law, dispute resolution, Jurisdiction and Ruling, 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 | Jul 31, 2026 | Civil Litigation, dispute resolution, Jurisdiction and Ruling, 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...
Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation Clarifies Compensation Principles in Trademark Infringement Cases: No Moral Damages for Corporate Entities Without Statutory Basis- Analysis of Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation Judgment No. 561/2026 (Commercial), dated 8 July 2026

Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation Clarifies Compensation Principles in Trademark Infringement Cases: No Moral Damages for Corporate Entities Without Statutory Basis- Analysis of Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation Judgment No. 561/2026 (Commercial), dated 8 July 2026

by | Jul 28, 2026 | Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Federal Law

Introduction In a significant judgment for intellectual property and commercial litigation in the UAE, the Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation has reaffirmed the legal distinction between material damages and moral (non-pecuniary) damages in trademark infringement disputes...