FCPA Compliance and Ethics Report-Episode 174-Matt Kelly on Dodd-Frank, Uber and Upcoming Compliance Week events
The Dubai public prosecution has launched an initiative to improve the dispute resolution process in the Emirate. The “Reconciliation is Better” initiative has been introduced in order to promote the resolution of disputes...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 The new law repealed the previous law, Law No....more
The UAE government has implemented the civil personal status laws to regulate the personal affairs of the large population of non-Muslim expatriates who have chosen to live in the country. These laws are rooted in the...more
Parents are the foremost guardians in a child’s life, nourishing and protecting them during the most vulnerable stages. Parents are expected to be loving, kind and understanding of their children’s needs. However, in rare...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 Blockchains can replace outdated land records, and smart contracts can automate real property...more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
In the UAE, non-citizens constitute approximately 70% of the country’s population. This is made up of residents and tourists present in the country. People arriving in the UAE for the purpose of tourism, enter on a tourist...more
The Emirate of Dubai has recently passed new amendments to the existing “Dubai Law No. 4/2018 on the Establishment of the Financial Audit Authority” (“LAW”). As per the new amendments, financial fraud and misconduct in...more
In the current world, where trade ties are vital in strengthening the economy of a country, it is often necessary to enter into legal contracts with various entities around the world. It is also necessary that these contracts...more
Affordable and safe public transport is an important requirement for the smooth functioning of daily life in any country. Dubai in particular stands out with an array of public transport available to choose from. Although the...more
In the light of reports received by the Abu Dhabi Public Prosecution regarding a lack of commitment and discipline in the performance of State dictated punitive community service, it has been held that the Courts can...more
Split or “asymmetric” arbitration clauses, commonly referred to as “unilateral option clauses” (“UOCs”), provide one party (or a group of parties, but not all the parties) with the exclusive option to elect between...more
Introduction: For expatriates living in the UAE, divorce might be a complicated process and deal with emotions. Abu Dhabi has been taking steps to address the unique challenges that expatriates face with its Law No. 14/2021...more
When investing in off-plan properties, especially in jointly owned properties in Dubai, understanding a developer's responsibility for maintenance and defect rectification post-handover is crucial. Dubai Law No. 6/2019 on the...more
Background - In February 2024, the Dubai Court of Cassation (Court of Cassation) issued a surprising decision in Case No. 821 of 2023 (Commercial), in which it upheld the Dubai Court of Appeal’s (Court of Appeal) partial...more