The United Arab Emirates has become one of the most lucrative locations for doing business, investing, and reorganising a company. Due to its favourable location, favourable conditions for investors, and rapidly developing economy, mergers and acquisitions have gained immense popularity in the UAE. Irrespective of whether one wants to widen their market coverage, diversify offered services, or obtain an advantage over the competitors, M&A...
In the current scenario of intense competition, corporate governance has gone beyond a mere regulatory need; it has now become an essential aspect in creating trust, ensuring compliance, and sustaining growth. Corporate governance is especially important for organisations operating in the UAE since the practice will help ensure the protection of the organisation’s stakeholders, increase efficiency, and boost reputation.Given the changes in UAE...
Dubai is currently among the top destinations in the world for any entrepreneur willing to invest in their enterprise. This is because of the strategic position it holds, its good infrastructural state, favorable business policies, and exposure to the international market. Nevertheless, starting an enterprise is not just about choosing an idea and getting finances. Understanding the laws and requirements governing business operations in the UAE...
In the complex business environment today, disputes are almost inevitable. This can happen irrespective of whether the disagreement stems from business, construction, employment, or international deals; therefore, dealing with disputes in the most efficient way is necessary to keep business ties and financial losses minimal. Alternative dispute resolution mechanisms like arbitration and mediation are becoming more and more popular under UAE...
Arbitration has emerged as one of the most favoured ways of solving disputes in the UAE. The system provides a confidential environment and is more flexible and quicker than the standard court systems. Unfortunately, most companies tend to commit significant mistakes while undergoing the arbitration process. Knowledge of such mistakes will assist businesses in safeguarding themselves against such situations and increase their chances of success....
The United Arab Emirates has enacted Federal Decree-Law No. 25 of 2025 on Civil Transactions, which came into force on 1 June 2026, replacing the long-standing Federal Law No. 5 of 1985. This represents one of the most significant reforms to UAE civil law in almost four decades. The new legislation modernises the legal framework governing contracts, civil liability, property rights, legal capacity, and cross-border transactions. The reforms are...
With the advent of globalisation, cross-border business transactions and partnerships are becoming a widespread trend. Although this has helped foster many business relationships, there have been several conflicts that have occurred among business entities from different parts of the world. In this regard, international arbitration has proven itself to be one of the most effective ways of settling disputes.If your business operates within the...
With the increasing speed at which businesses conduct themselves in today’s world, there is always the possibility of disputes arising. Regardless of whether it is a dispute with respect to the terms of the contract, a business partnership dispute, a payment dispute, or a commercial dispute, businesses require an efficient manner through which they can solve the dispute, but also safeguard their own interests. In the UAE, there are many ways...
In today's business world, companies need quick and dependable ways to settle disputes without affecting their daily operations. The United Arab Emirates has become a business centre drawing in investors, entrepreneurs, and big corporations from all over the globe. As business activities keep growing, there is a need for good dispute resolution methods. This is where arbitration comes in. With commercial deals getting more complicated,...
