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When Material Breach Justifies Termination of a Commercial Agency

When Material Breach Justifies Termination of a Commercial Agency

UAE Commercial Agencies Law The Federal Supreme Court clarifies the limits of statutory protection for registered agents under the UAE Commercial Agencies Law. Administrative Appeal No. 523 of 2025 · Judgment dated 18 June 2025 Dr. Abdultaiyab Bahrainwala &...
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

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

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...
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

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...