BUSINESS LAW

The validity of a contract under UAE law depends upon the existence of essential elements, including consent, subject matter, cause, and legal capacity. Among these requirements, legal capacity occupies a pivotal role, as a person cannot validly create rights and obligations unless he possesses the legal competence recognized by law. Federal Decree-Law No. 25 of […]

The UAE has introduced a significant legislation aimed at strengthening the protection and welfare of children of unknown parentage. Federal Decree-Law No.12 of 2025 Concerning Children of Unknown Parentage establishes a comprehensive legal framework governing the care, protection, registration, and fostering of such children within the UAE. The law reflects UAE’s commitment to child welfare […]

Suretyship is one of the most used forms of security in commercial and financial transactions, as it provides creditors with an additional avenue of recovery if the debtor fails to fulfil its obligations. The enactment of Federal Decree-Law No. 25 of 2025 introduces a more comprehensive and structured framework governing suretyship under UAE law. The […]

Contracts do not have to always proceed as originally intended. During the times of economic uncertainty, geopolitical situations and the fluctuating market conditions there can be situations where the party seeks to terminate a contract before its completion or where the subject matter of the contract is damaged or destroyed before delivery. Articles 836 and […]

In a significant judgement by the Court of First Instance on whether a lender could enforce a registered mortgage for the full amount of a project financing facility where part of the loan amount had never been deposited into the project’s escrow account, the Court clarified the responsibility of the lender in detail. Law No. […]

The Law No. 5 of 2026 Regulating the Outsourcing of Government Services in the Emirate of Dubai introduces for the first time a comprehensive framework that governs how the Dubai government services can be outsourced to private entities. This would help with the improvement of service quality by lowering the government expenses and increasing the […]