On 31 October 2023, Federal Law Decree No. (51) concerning Financial Restructuring and Bankruptcy (the New Law) was published in the UAE Federal Gazette. The New Law comes into force on 1 May 2024 and will repeal the 2016 Law...more
2/29/2024
/ Automatic Stay ,
Bankruptcy Court ,
Bankruptcy Trustees ,
Commercial Bankruptcy ,
Creditors ,
Debtors ,
Liquidation ,
Moratorium ,
New Legislation ,
Restructuring ,
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
The recent detention of a restructuring professional in the United Arab Emirates serves as a stark reminder that directors and officers of insolvent or distressed companies can face personal liability for their actions or...more
1/31/2024
/ Bankruptcy Court ,
Books & Records ,
Chapter 13 ,
Civil Liability ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Corporate Restructuring ,
Criminal Liability ,
Insolvency ,
Limited Liability Company (LLC) ,
Liquidation ,
Saudi Arabia ,
United Arab Emirates (UAE)