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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

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...
Contractor Liability in the UAE: Dubai Court of Cassation Clarifies Limits of Force Majeure in High-Value Asset Cases

Contractor Liability in the UAE: Dubai Court of Cassation Clarifies Limits of Force Majeure in High-Value Asset Cases

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...
The UAE Embraces Legal Tech: A Smart Contract Lawyer’s Perspective on Blockchain-Based Contracts

The UAE Embraces Legal Tech: A Smart Contract Lawyer’s Perspective on Blockchain-Based Contracts

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...