By Mouaz Al-Khatib, Associate Lawyer — court execution and debt collection practice. A judgment in your favour is not money in your account. It is a piece of paper until the Execution Court turns it into payment. Winning the case is the halfway point: the second half...
Executive Summary In a highly significant ruling, the Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation has clarified the scope and application of Article 164 of the UAE Civil Procedure Law, as amended by Federal Decree-Law No. 22 of 2025, which came into force on 1 January 2026. The...
Introduction In the UAE, one of the most important protections available to business owners and managers is the principle of limited liability. This means that, in most cases, a company’s debts and obligations remain the responsibility of the company itself—not its...
Introduction The enforcement stage of litigation is often perceived as the final step in securing justice. However, the legal framework governing execution proceedings in the UAE draws a clear distinction between challenging a judgment and objecting to its execution....
Introduction In a significant development for the UAE legal landscape, the General Assembly of the Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation issued a landmark decision on 1 April 2026 aimed at resolving conflicting judicial principles concerning the jurisdiction of the Abu Dhabi...
Introduction The United Arab Emirates has once again reaffirmed its position as a forward-thinking global legal hub by issuing sweeping reforms to its civil justice system through Federal Decree-Law No. (22) of 2025, amending the Civil Procedures Law originally...
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