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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...
Ajman Establishes a Specialized Rental Dispute Center: A Structural Reform in Tenancy Adjudication

Ajman Establishes a Specialized Rental Dispute Center: A Structural Reform in Tenancy Adjudication

by Dr. Mahmoud Fahmy, Jouslin Khairallah | Feb 26, 2026 | dispute resolution, Jurisdiction and Ruling, LawUpdates, Real Estate, Real estate & rental

Introduction The Emirate of Ajman has enacted a comprehensive legislative framework establishing a specialized Rental Disputes Center designed to centralize and modernize the adjudication of tenancy-related disputes. This reform represents a significant development in...