United Arab Emirates: Insolvency/Bankruptcy

The Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation has issued a precedent-setting judgment that fundamentally alters the enforcement landscape for state-granted land in the UAE. In a decision that overturned two lower court rulings, the highest court confirmed that vacant land granted by the government to UAE nationals can be subject to forced judicial sale to satisfy creditor claims.

Banking disputes in the UAE are increasingly being reframed through an insolvency lens.

The UAE has issued Federal Decree-Law No. (6) of 2025 Regarding the Central Bank, Regulation of Financial Institutions and Activities, and Insurance Business ("New Banking Law").

Running a business involves taking risks in order to continue to scale new grounds. Sometimes, these risks may not be successful, leading to debts.

Recording an assignment or other transactions, such as mergers, before the UAE Trade Mark Office (‘TMO') shall involve specific legal requirements and formalities...

As 2024 has come to an end, the UAE has seen numerous changes to its legal provisions in the way of new laws and amendments to existing provisions.

In Dubai civil cases, if someone proves they cannot pay what the court ordered, they will normally avoid facing an arrest warrant, the emirate's highest judicial body has said.

In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), individuals may find themselves in situations where their freedom is restricted through detention or arrest. While both detention and arrest involve limitations...

Dissolution, or liquidation, of a company, is the process through which the company and its operations are brought to an end.