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The UAE's Federal-Local Judicial Principles Unification Authority Settles The Signature Controversy In Arbitration Awards

On 4 August 2025 the Federal-Local Judicial Principles Unification Authority issued its landmark Decision No. (1) of 2025, finally harmonising conflicting precedents emanating from the higher courts...

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Al Tamimi & Company

Settlement Of Disputes Arising From The Execution Of Contracts For The Construction Of Citizens' Homes In The Emirate Of Dubai

In line with the wise directives of the Government of Dubai to enhance the efficiency of the legislative system and adopt alternative dispute resolution mechanisms...

United Arab Emirates Real Estate

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ADG Legal

UAE Family Law: Putting Children's Interests First And Safeguarding Their Rights (Video)

The UAE is not a signatory to Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders (REMO).

United Arab Emirates Family

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Dr Hassan Elhais

How To Authorize A Friend On Your Behalf? (Video)

How can I authorize a friend to handle my legal matters on my behalf in the UAE? Check out this wonderful 2D animated video, prepared by Dr. Hassan Elhais...

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Silence Or Extended Decisions? Navigating UAE Tax Disputes Resolution Committees Decisions Regime And Latest Judicial Trend

United Arab Emirates Tax

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Habib Al Mulla and Partners

Reciprocity Of Foreign Judgements And Cross-Jurisdictional Litigation – From The UAE Perspective

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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BSA Law

Gupta Brothers Arrested In Dubai, Understanding The UAE's Extradition Process (Video)

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Latest Amendment Of The Civil Procedures Law Introduces A New Concept

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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BSA Law

"Costs On An Indemnity Basis" A Comparative Analysis Of Legal Frameworks, Principles And Practices In Court Systems And International Arbitrations

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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HAS Law Firm

Misuse Of The Right To Litigate

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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BSA Law

International Arbitration Comparative Guide

United Arab Emirates Litigation

Arbitralis

The Importance Of Serving An Executive Bond – Performance Order – And Its Impact On Compulsory Execution Procedures

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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HAS Law Firm

We Can DAO It! Navigating Legal Challenges And Solutions For Decentralised Autonomous Organisations

United Arab Emirates Litigation

TLP Advisors

Interim Measures In Judicial Proceedings In UAE

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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GRATA International

UAE Issues New Trade Mark Fee – Key Highlights And What To Expect

United Arab Emirates IP

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Rouse

The Fundamentals Of ADGM Foundations (Video)

United Arab Emirates Commercial

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Cavenwell Group

Unified Framework Agreed For Virtual Asset Regulation In UAE

United Arab Emirates Technology

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The Sovereign Group

Payment Service Providers In The UAE: Legal Frameworks And Licensing Demystified

United Arab Emirates Finance

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Dolce Vita Advisors

Fund Structures In UAE: A Unified Legal Overview

United Arab Emirates Finance

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KARM Legal Consultants

International Arbitration Comparative Guide

International Arbitration Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of United Arab Emirates, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Horizons & Co

Potential Objection(s) Against Bounced Cheque(s) Considered Executive Bond(s): Grounds For Cancellation

Cheques are widely used in UAE as a form of immediate or adjourned payment and are governed by specific legal provisions under Federal Decree-Law No. 50 of 2022 "the Commercial Transaction Law".

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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BSA Law

Can You Use Whatsapp Messages As Evidence In UAE Courts? (Video)

"I will Whatsapp you the details", is a commonly used statement as Whatsapp is frequently used online platform compared to any other electronic communication platforms.

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Bail Condition In UAE (Video)

What would happen if someone breaches bail conditions or the financial guarantee in a criminal investigation? Dr. Hassan Elhais explains the bail condition in UAE.

United Arab Emirates Criminal

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Temporary Release And Bail Procedure Under The Criminal Procedure Law

United Arab Emirates Criminal

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Criminal Case Proceedings In The UAE (Video)

United Arab Emirates Criminal

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Dr. Hassan Talks: Importance Of A Signed Court Agreement In The UAE (Video)

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Enforcing Foreign Judgements In U.A.E.: A Successful Case Study

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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LYLaw

Can I Leave For Another GCC Country With A Bounced Cheque Case In The UAE?

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Litigation Dispute Resolution Comparative Guide

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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HAS Law Firm

GAR Know How Litigation: United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Norton Rose Fulbright

Enforcement Of UAE Judgments In England & Wales: Recognition Of Reciprocity

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Fenwick Elliott LLP

In Brief: Rights And Duties Of A Witness In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Criminal

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

UK Courts And The United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Rahman Ravelli Solicitors

GAR Know How Litigation: United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) legal structure has two systems - the Federal Judiciary (controlled by the Federal Supreme Court) and the local judicial departments at the local government level.

United Arab Emirates Litigation

NR

Norton Rose Fulbright

Enforcement Of UAE Judgments In England & Wales: Recognition Of Reciprocity

A recent English judgment enforcing a UAE judgment may have paved the way for clarity on the enforcement of UAE judgments in England and Wales.

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Fenwick Elliott LLP

In Brief: Rights And Duties Of A Witness In The UAE

One of the oldest forms of taking evidence in a court of law is by way of producing witnesses. In the UAE, witnesses are governed according to...

United Arab Emirates Criminal

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

UK Courts And The United Arab Emirates

Angelika Hellweger of Rahman Ravelli summarises a UAE decision to recognise UK court judgements.

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Rahman Ravelli Solicitors

How Do I Report False Accusations In A Court Case? – Part I

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Dr Hassan Elhais

This Might Be The Best Way To Learn Amendments In Civil Procedure Law Of UAE In Past Year

The civil procedure regulation of a country is amongst the necessary legislation within a nation. Civil cases arise regularly and can relate to many topics as well as initiate from countless sources.

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Nuts And Bolts Of Decision No. 26 Of 2020 Covering Small Claims Tribunals

The judicial system in the United Arab Emirates ("UAE") is one of the most dynamic systems in the world, in terms of adapting to both social and business needs.

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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BSA Law

Can You File A Claim With A Copy Of An Original Cheque?

This is in accordance with Article 401 of the UAE Penal Code stating that "a person who issue a cheques with a bad intention and knowing

United Arab Emirates Criminal

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

May 2020: New Updates To UAE Civil Procedure Continue To Modernise Onshore UAE Courts

Back in December 2018, in an effort to modernise the civil procedures of the onshore UAE Courts, a Federal Regulation was issued to supplement and revise the conduct of court proceedings. The Regulation enhanced accessibility and ...

United Arab Emirates Litigation

CC

Clyde & Co

What Is The Timeline For Filing Court Cases In UAE?

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Reciprocity At Last? The English Courts' Enforcement Of A Dubai Court Judgment

United Arab Emirates Litigation

CC

Clyde & Co

5 Ways To Prevent Extradition Requests

United Arab Emirates Criminal

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Decisions Based On Reciprocating Territories And Section 13 Of Indian Civil Procedure Code

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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STA Law Firm

UAE Civil Court Judgments Now Enforceable In India

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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BSA Law

Civil Court Judgments Of UAE Enforceable In India

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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STA Law Firm

UAE Court Judgments Automatically Enforceable In The Courts Of India

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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DLA Piper UK LLP

Do You Want To File A Case For Theft? (October 19, 2019)

United Arab Emirates Criminal

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Points To Remember When Enforcing Foreign Judgments

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Points To Remember When Enforcing Foreign Judgement

United Arab Emirates Litigation

AM

Dr Hassan Elhais

Changes To The UAE Civil Procedure Code

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Herbert Smith Freehills LLP

Extradition Of Criminals

United Arab Emirates Criminal

AA

Abdelaziz Alhanaee

Golden Rules For An Investor To Follow Prior To Establishing A Company In The UAE

United Arab Emirates Commercial

AA

Abdelaziz Alhanaee

Can I Avoid Jail If I Pay The Back The Amount I Owe From A Bounced Cheque?

United Arab Emirates Litigation

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Dr Hassan Elhais

UAE Civil Procedure Code Reform

United Arab Emirates Litigation

CC

Clyde & Co

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Gupta Brothers Arrested In Dubai, Understanding The UAE's Extradition Process (Video)

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Can You Use Whatsapp Messages As Evidence In UAE Courts? (Video)

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Criminal Case Proceedings In The UAE (Video)

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Dr Hassan Elhais

Dr. Hassan Talks: Importance Of A Signed Court Agreement In The UAE (Video)

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Dr Hassan Elhais

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