FCPA Compliance and Ethics Report-Episode 174-Matt Kelly on Dodd-Frank, Uber and Upcoming Compliance Week events
Rental disagreements are more common in Dubai than many people realize. With thousands of new tenancy agreements signed each year, most go smoothly, but issues still arise at the time of the lease....more
Buying real estate in Dubai is a major milestone. To make things official, buyers and sellers use the Dubai Land Department’s standard Property Sales Contract, commonly known as “Form F,” which sets out the terms of the...more
Being sent back to another country from the United Arab Emirates is one of the most dangerous legal situations a person can be in. In these cases, there are usually criminal charges in another country and a request to move...more
One of the first things fathers say in a divorce consultation is not about assets or maintenance. It’s this: “Am I going to lose my children?” There is a persistent belief in Dubai that once a marriage ends, the mother...more
A Lawyer's Guide to What to Do After an Arrest in Dubai - Getting arrested in Dubai can be scary, especially for expats who don't know the laws in the UAE. The legal process can be scary and confusing, from being...more
One year has passed since Dubai Law No. 2 of 2025 (New Court Law) recalibrated the jurisdiction and powers of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts. This article considers how the New Court Law has worked in...more
2025 witnessed significant legal developments, particularly in the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. We have tracked these developments closely and are pleased to present our Annual Middle East...more
The reforms reflect a deliberate shift toward a more assertive, comprehensive, and internationally aligned regulatory regime....more
Regulation 10 of the Data Protection Regulations (the “DPR”) was introduced in late 2023 in the Dubai International Financial Centre (“DIFC”), and forms part of the UAE’s evolving regulatory framework governing the use of...more
What legislation or regulations govern security of payment in construction contracts? Security of payment in UAE construction contracts are governed by...more
Dubai has issued Law No. 7/2025 establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework for contracting activities across the Emirate, including its free zones and special development areas. The new law introduces important...more
Background - In April 2025, the Dubai Court of Appeal (Court of Appeal), in its judgment in Case No. 8 of 2025, annulled an interim award, issued by an arbitral tribunal in an ongoing International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)...more
On 18 July 2025, Dubai Chambers launched the Dubai Hub in London. The Dubai Hub consolidates various legal and administrative services provided by multiple Dubai government entities under one international service centre....more
In the second episode of Season 2 of our 'Across the Pond' podcast, Charles and Kwadwo are joined by colleague Gerard Moore, who leads the International Arbitration and Construction & Engineering practice in our Dubai office,...more
The New Dubai Emblem Law (Law No. (1) of 2025) was implemented by the government of Dubai to regulate the use of emblems for the Emirate of Dubai and the government of Dubai. The new law repealed the previous law, Law No....more
Dubai has just issued a new law regulating construction activities in the Emirate, Law No. (7) of 2025 (the Law). The Law’s objectives include encouraging investment in and regulating the activities of the construction sector...more
Tokenizing real estate involves converting ownership or economic rights in property into digital tokens on a blockchain platform. Blockchains can replace outdated land records, and smart contracts can automate real property...more
In the UAE, disputes can be settled by two different methods. This method includes traditional court litigation and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods, such as arbitration and mediation. Each dispute resolution...more
Introduction - In a recent decision, the Dubai Court of Appeal (Court of Appeal) in Case No. 8 of 2025 (issued on 28 April 2025) annulled an interim award, issued by an arbitral tribunal in an ongoing International Chamber of...more
Crypto Payments Companies Achieve Licenses, Enhance Product Offerings - A U.S. digital asset payments company, MoonPay, recently announced that it has been granted a BitLicense by the New York Department of Financial...more
The Dubai government has recently allowed the companies in free zones to expand in the mainland Dubai. The decision was taken through Executive Council Resolution No 11 of 2025 and is aimed to increase investment and promote...more
The Emirate of Dubai in 2024 issued Law No. (1) of 2024 Concerning Tax on Foreign Banks Operating in the Emirate of Dubai. The Law’s passing is an essential step to clarify the applicability of separate tax laws for foreign...more
US Digital Asset Companies Achieve Licenses, Launch Products - According to a recent press release, Ripple, a U.S. digital asset infrastructure provider, announced that it has “received approval from the Dubai Financial...more
Introduction - The Dubai Court of Cassation (Court of Cassation) in Case No. 296 of 2024 vacated the decision of the Dubai Court of Appeal (Court of Appeal) in Commercial Appeal No. 2284/2023, in which the Court of Appeal...more
With certain Emirates in the UAE allowing property ownership for expats in the region, an increasing number of individuals are now buying properties and investing in other assets in the UAE. Consequently, it has become...more