by admin | Mar 25, 2026 | Contract Law
In a landmark judgment issued on 12 February 2026 in Dubai Court of Cassation Case No. 33 of 2026, the Dubai Court of Cassation has delivered a decisive ruling that significantly clarifies the scope of contractor liability, the strict threshold for invoking force...
by admin | Feb 24, 2026 | Contract Law, Insurance Law, Jurisdiction and Ruling, Real Estate
Introduction Commercial lease rent refund UAE disputes often hinge on whether the tenant actually received the benefit intended under the contract—a principle recently clarified by the Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation in Commercial Appeals Nos. 9 & 13 of 2026.....
by admin | Feb 21, 2026 | Commercial Litigation, Contract Law, Jurisdiction and Ruling, Real Estate
In a landmark ruling on real estate contract termination in Dubai, the Court of Cassation issued Judgment in Case 197/2025 concerning the legal characterization and consequences of earnest money in property sale contracts. Background of the Dispute The dispute arose...
by admin | Jan 12, 2026 | Civil Litigation, Contract Law, dispute resolution, UAE Law
The issuance of Federal Decree-Law No. (25) of 2025 represents one of the most far-reaching legislative transformations in the history of the United Arab Emirates. For more than forty years, civil and commercial relations in the country were governed by Federal Law...
by admin | Jul 31, 2025 | Contract Law, UAE Law
The UAE is at the forefront of innovation by systematically implementing new technologies across all sectors of commerce and governance. One of the most significant advancements near us is smart contracting, self-executing contracts coded on blockchain platforms. A...
by admin | Jun 9, 2025 | Contract Law, UAE Law
Introduction The Dubai Court of Cassation recently issued a significant ruling (Appeal No. 14 of 2025, dated March 24, 2025) that addresses several critical legal issues pertaining to company ownership, contractual validity, and procedural aspects of commercial...
