Litigation

The UAE has recently amended its Civil Procedures Law and related regulations. In the following article Bassel Boutros examines the key changes and their potential impact. On 2 September 2021,...

The following article was originally published for BSA in Arabian Business and discusses the implications of the Dubai Courts' specialised money laundering court. In August, Dubai Courts announced the establishment...

The judicial system in the United Arab Emirates (“UAE”) is one of the most dynamic systems in the world, in terms of adapting to both social and business needs. Being...

The Indian Government has on 17 January 2020 issued a gazette notification that foreign civil judgments passed by courts in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) can now be executed in...

The BSA Insurance team have authored the UAE Chapter of the Chambers & Partners Insurance Litigation 2021 guide. The guide provides the latest legal information on alternative dispute resolution (ADR),...

Promotions Arsalan Tariq has been named Partner at BSA Al Rashdi & Al Barwani Advocates and legal consultants. Practicing since 2009, Arsalan specializes in Islamic and conventional finance, bilateral and...

Originally published as a Country Specific Q&A on Legal 500, Partner, Abdullah Ishnanehprovides an overview of litigation laws and regulations applicable in UAE, answering such questions as: What are the...

The practical obstacles in leading UAE construction claims Construction claims arearguably the most complex claims in the legal sector.This is mainly due to the complexity and the technicalities of the...

On the 2nd of January 2022 the Federal Decree-Law No. 14/2020 will come into force, however, and similar to all new laws and regulations, it will be necessary to see...

We are extremely proud to announce that BSA Al Rashdi and Al Barwani has won Law Firm of the Year – Oman at the recent Oath Legal Awards ceremony, hosted...

The Abu Dhabi Government has amended its judicial fees regime. Mazen Talih, Associate at BSA, Abu Dhabi office looks at what this means to litigators. What's happening? The Abu Dhabi...

Want to stay on the right side of UAE law? And know what to do should you get on the wrong side? Here’s the essential info you should be armed...

His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Al Nahyan enacted UAE Federal Law No (2) of 2015 governing the establishing of commercial companies in the UAE. The new law is a departure from...

It is common practice for parties entering into contractual arrangements to insert restrictive provisions constraining or limiting either of the parties’ legal or contractual rights. Such provisions work to restrict...

Regional insight, global outlook Rooted in local heritage with a focus on building relationships, BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem & Associates’ key strength lies in their ability to look beyond the...

Meritas Law Firms Worldwide is proud to present its European and Middle East Guide to Litigation, Arbitration and ADR. If you are facing a dispute in Europe or the Middle...

The UAE is a global business hub and it consistently attracts investments from across the world with its favorable business conditions. The country provides safety and ease of establishment which...

  On the 3rdMay, LexisNexis is hosting a Mock Trialin partnership withBSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem & Associates LLPand the DIFC Academy of Law. With a focus on the UAE Court...

A new chapter for thousands of visa violators in the UAE The UAE government introduced the amnesty program which allows illegal residents in the United Arab Emirates (“UAE”) to regularize...

Dubai courts in its Resolution No. (30) of 2020 issued on March 17, 2020 concerning the adjournment of judicial hearings and working remotely (the “Resolution”) decided on postponing all judicial...

In an effort to protect the health and wellbeing of the Judges, Registry Team and Court Users, DIFC Courts in a communication sent on Tuesday March 17, 2020 to all...

Dubai was filled with a fresh breeze of cutting edge arbitration practitioners in November, with GAR Live, the Alexander Lecture and the CIArb International Conference being the most significant events,...

The GCC's top legal experts returned to Construction Week's Dispute Resolution Questions Time 2019 conference in Abu Dhabi to demystify the root causes of construction claims, share insights on dispute...

The Corporate Counsel Middle East Awards 2016 took place on 12 May 2016 at The Ritz-Carlton, Jumeirah Beach Residence, Dubai, UAE. The awards aim to recognise exceptional achievement by private...

For some while, the Dubai Department ofEconomic Development (DED) has hada Commercial Control and ConsumerProtection Department (CCCPD), dealingwith consumer disputes. However, it has recentlyset up a new sub-department, called the...

  by Antonios Dimitracopoulos After what is understood to have been very lengthy and thorough deliberations, on 3 May 2018, Federal Law No 6 of 2018 concerning arbitration (i.e. “the...

The Legal 500 & The In-House Lawyer Comparative Legal Guide UAE: Arbitration This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of the legal framework and key issues surrounding arbitration law in United...

Analysis The United Arab Emirates (the "UAE") is a constitutional federation established in 1971 and composed of seven Emirates- Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Umm Al Quwain, Ajman...

This Chapter is the cornerstone for claims for professional negligence in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Gross negligence is not defined in the UAE Civil Code; however, the wording of...

Abdullah Ishnaneh, Partner in our Litigation department contributes to The Legal 500 & The In-House Lawyer comparative legal guide , which is country specific Q&A, providing an overview of litigation...

Law firm, BSA, in partnership with Dubai DED, will offer free legal advice to the public for one day only, in fields including litigation, real estate, employment and corporate matters....

It is fair to say that last year's revision of Article 257 of the Penal Code has sent ripples throughout the arbitration community that are still felt, seven months later....

New Memorandum Of Guidance On Reciprocal Enforceability of Judgments Enhances Trade And Investment Links Between UK and Dubai promoting DIFC Courts as Leader in International Commercial Dispute Resolution. 23 January...

UAE Law No. 1 of 2019 issued on 30th June 2019 by HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Soud Al Khasimi Ras Al Khaimah is one of seven’s emirates of the UAE....

Anti-corruption Q&A 1. Legal and enforcement framework 1.1 Which legislative and regulatory provisions govern anti-corruption in your jurisdiction, from a regulatory (preventive) and enforcement (criminal) perspective? 1.1.1 The United Arab...

1. Governing Texts 1.1. Legislation relevant to employee monitoring The United Arab Emirates ('UAE') is a federation of seven emirates, and all emirates are subject to the UAE constitution and...

Technology has been quick to address the need for a remote conduct of arbitration hearings, from the very early stages of the current pandemic. Efficient, affordable, and generally reliable tools...

VAT: Adjusting bad debts as a way of reducing output tax and increasing cashflow During these trying times of Covid-19 and its impact on the financial affairs and revenue of...

Speedier commercial cases, reshaped economic rights for women and local HQ requirements all prove good news for cohesion in the region. International businesses that contract with the Kingdom of Saudi...

Background The General Assembly of the Dubai Court of Cassation issued the Resolution No. 1/2021 (the “Resolution”) very recently. The Resolution which was passed unanimously has now changed the previous...

On the 7th of November 2021, his highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan President of the United Arab Emirates and the ruler of its Capital Abu Dhabi issued law...

While the parties may believe that by opting for a specific jurisdiction, that this jurisdiction will automatically be competent to examine and rule on a dispute which may take place...

Adopting hybrid or remote work triggered several legal conflicts. Undoubtedly, following the Covid pandemic, the employment market was impacted from many perspectives. Notably, the rapid trend by organizations to let their...

Since the enactment of Law No. 13, for the year 2008, on the Interim Real-Estate Register in the Emirate of Dubai (hereinafter referred to as “Real-Estate Register Law”), the UAE...

The Gulf News reader said: “I was previously a domestic worker. After leaving that job, I started working as a messenger at an office. After four months of work at...

An overview of the Federal Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances Control Law Promulgated by Federal Decree-Law No. 30 of 2021.Recently the law regarding narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances has been updated,...

Employee welfare and rights have always been a top priority for UAE legislators. This has been the case since the implementation of the UAE Labour Law, which has seen several...

A criminal complaint takes precedence over a civil claim or “Le criminel tient le civil en l’état”, is a legal principle with origins in the French Penal Procedures Law, which...

In the United Arab Emirates (UAE) there are three levels of courts for litigation: Court of First Instance: This court is the first level of litigation, and it considers all civil,...

On the 27th of June 2022, Dr. Abdulrahman Abdul Manan Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratization issued Ministerial Decision No. 318/2022 concerning Bank Guarantees and Employee Protection Insurance...

The following update provides an overview of Federal Decree-Law No. 14/2022 concerning amending some provisions of Federal Decree-Law No. 33/2021 regarding the regulation of labour relations. The UAE government has recently...

In the following Chambers & Partners Law and Practice Insurance Litigation article, Simon Isgar, Adam Tighe and Amany Ahmed discuss a range of topics including; rules governing insurer disputes and...

On Monday 21st November we hosted our Mock Trial event in collaboration with Lexis Nexis, taking an in-depth look at bankruptcy cases in the local UAE courts, including a case...

In the latest of our BSA Case Files Series, our Litigation team caught up with Pascal Beveraggi owner of Octavia Limited, to discuss his most recent case in Dubai Courts...

Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC) Courts last month announced the launch of the world’s first international Digital Economy Court; a specialized court aimed at providing the best legislative environment to...

BSA was pleased to launch a new, and first of its kind, UAE Law Precedent Book at the World Litigation Forum 2023, in partnership with SADER as a special edition...

2022 saw a full host of legal and regulatory updates announced in the Sultanate of Oman, aimed at achieving the objectives set out in the 10th Five Year Plan (2021...

“Pacta sunt servanda” or “agreements must be kept”, is a fundamental general principle of law in both common and civil jurisdictions, which simply indicates that agreements should be binding for...

The continuous emergence of the Emirati legislator's intent to keep pace with all the changes and developments witnessed globally, particularly in the judicial domain, reflects the UAE's commitment to constantly...

“Pacta sunt servanda,” which means “agreements must be kept,” is a fundamental principle of law in both common and civil jurisdictions. This principle indicates that agreements should be binding for...

On June 14, 2023, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai, issued Decree No. 25 of 2023 regarding the establishment of the Probate Court in...

IntroductionThe UAE chapter in this edition describes the UAE legal system from various perspectives, including the judiciary system, its formation, the primary steps of the legal proceedings, and other essential...

In the following article Maroun Abou Harb writes for Economy Middle East about understanding the legal aspects of education rights. Education is an essential and fundamental right for every child, and...

The Constitution of the United Arab Emirates, as enshrined in Article 7, designates Arabic as the official language of the country. This linguistic foundation extends to the legal realm, as...

The following article provides an overview of the application of Article 96 of the UAE's Anti-Narcotic and Psychotropic Substances Law, as it relates to food, beverages, or products containing narcotics...