United Arab Emirates: Arbitration & Dispute Resolution

Child custody is often one of the most sensitive issues after divorce. For parents in the UAE, the main concern is usually simple: who will the child live with, who will make important decisions...

Real estate is one of the most valuable investments a person can make in the UAE. Whether it involves a home, an off-plan property, a rental unit, a commercial space, or jointly owned property, disputes...

Dubai International Financial Centre, commonly known as DIFC, is one of the UAE’s most recognized financial and commercial hubs. It has its own legal and regulatory framework, its own courts, and an English-language...

As a center for international trade and dispute resolution, the UAE has established a clear legal framework for the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments.

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Breach of trust cases in Dubai carry serious legal consequences under Federal Decree-Law No. 31 of 2021, involving criminal penalties, civil compensation claims, and potential deportation for expatriates.

On 1 October 2025, the United Arab Emirates government issued Federal Decree Law No. 25/2025 promulgating the new UAE Civil Transactions Law (the "New Civil Code").

No one plans to deal with a drug case in the UAE. Yet it happens more often than people think, especially with expats who are unfamiliar with how strict the rules are here.

Indian family wealth is undergoing a structural transition. The traditional succession model: where assets moved informally within the family under the moral authority of a patriarch or matriarch is no longer sufficient for many business families, promoter groups and high-net-worth families.