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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...
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...
Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation Clarifies Compensation Principles in Trademark Infringement Cases: No Moral Damages for Corporate Entities Without Statutory Basis- Analysis of Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation Judgment No. 561/2026 (Commercial), dated 8 July 2026

Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation Clarifies Compensation Principles in Trademark Infringement Cases: No Moral Damages for Corporate Entities Without Statutory Basis- Analysis of Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation Judgment No. 561/2026 (Commercial), dated 8 July 2026

Introduction In a significant judgment for intellectual property and commercial litigation in the UAE, the Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation has reaffirmed the legal distinction between material damages and moral (non-pecuniary) damages in trademark infringement disputes...
Failure of Usable Benefit in Commercial Leases- A Detailed Analysis of Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation Judgment-Commercial Appeal No. 9 & 13 of 2026 – Decision dated 3 February 2026

Failure of Usable Benefit in Commercial Leases- A Detailed Analysis of Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation Judgment-Commercial Appeal No. 9 & 13 of 2026 – Decision dated 3 February 2026

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.....