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For expatriate families in UAE, international travel is not simply a matter of leisure, it is often essential for maintaining familial relationships that extend across borders. In cases of separation or divorce, however, a child’s ability to travel abroad has historically been a source of legal conflict. Under the previous legal framework, the guardian, typically […]

In light of recent global developments, certain economic fluctuations have been observed, affecting financial planning for few individuals. In the UAE, property investors who had executed Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) and paid deposits with the Dubai Land Department are now experiencing constraints in fulfilling with their contractual obligations.This current development highlights the importance of understanding…

In UAE, employment relationships are governed by a well-defined legal system enacted to balance the rights and obligations of both employers and employees. However, disputes, misunderstandings, and contractual breaches can sometimes result in the imposition of a labour ban. Understanding how labour bans work and more importantly, how they may be lifted, is essential for […]

UAE offers a dynamic and well-regulated business environment that attracts investors across the world. Among the most common forms of business establishment are Mainland companies and Free Zone companies. Although both structures operate under UAE legal framework and permit, in most cases, 100% foreign ownership, they differ substantially in terms of jurisdiction, operational freedom, regulatory […]

UAE has rapidly grown into one of the region’s most dynamic and well-regulated business hubs. With that growth has come a stronger focus on accountability, especially for those at the helm of companies. Today, being a director in a UAE company is not just a position of authority; it carries real legal responsibility, including potential […]

The transfer of shares is a fundamental aspect of corporate structuring and investment in United Arab Emirates. It enables shareholders to exit, restructure ownership, or introduce new investors into a company. However, in closely held companies, particularly Limited Liability Companies (LLCs), such transfers are not entirely unrestricted. The UAE Commercial Companies Law provides a system […]