Anyone working on a construction project in the UAE must come across an FIDIC contract. It is the standard form of contract used in international construction projects in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and across the other Emirates. However, it is important…
If the commercial partnership fails and a dispute occurs, the decision on where to deal with it becomes important. In Dubai, businesses have two different courts of jurisdiction to consider: the DIFC Courts and the Dubai Courts. Understanding the DIFC…
When contracts begin to strain, force majeure is often the first clause parties turn to.In the UAE, force majeure is not a broad safety net. It does not apply simply because circumstances have changed or performance has become harder. The…
Investing in real estate in Dubai is a prudent decision for investors. With tax-free returns, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and an evolving property market, Dubai is transforming into the Property Investment Hub of the World. This makes it a perfect destination for investors…
Dubai makes it fast to open a company and slow to fix one that was structured badly. A trade licence can be issued in days. A shareholder deadlock caused by a vague clause in a memorandum of association can sit…
A shareholder dispute in the UAE can close in weeks or run past three years, and the route you take explains most of the gap. Negotiation and conciliation usually finish within three months. DIAC arbitration runs six to eighteen months.…
Dubai sits on the trade routes linking Europe, Asia and Africa, and its contracts reflect that. One project can involve a Gulf employer, a European contractor, South Asian subcontractors and a guarantee governed by English law. When it fails, two…
Dubai runs on contracts written across borders, in two languages, under at least three sets of rules. A supplier in Jebel Ali sells to a buyer registered in DIFC. A main contractor in Business Bay subcontracts to a firm licensed…
Commercial dispute resolution in Dubai gives businesses several ways to address disagreements arising from contracts, overdue payments, partnership disputes, or other commercial matters. These disputes do not always need to be resolved through court proceedings. Businesses in Dubai have several…
Family problems are hardly ever simple, especially when these problems arise from issues faced by expatriates in various jurisdictions with different cultural norms and family relations across international borders. For instance, for Indians residing in the UAE, legal issues related…
