Hassan Elhais

It is presumed that this statement of Chief Justice Erie does not expressly states or confirms with the law. Nevertheless, the freedom to contract in the recent era has been the fetish of our law. A...

New Amendments to the UAE Banking Law: Enhancing Efficiency and StabilityIntroduction:In recent years, the UAE has continuously updated its legal framework to enhance regulatory oversight and adapt to...

IntroductionIn a remarkable development aimed at stimulating auditing standards and introducing greater confidence in business practices, the UAE has introduced the New Federal Decree-Law No. 41/2023...

Background:The dispute involved the appellant/husband, and the respondent/wife. The parties were formerly married and have two sons. Their divorce in 2019 was followed by a number of settlement...

Introduction:The UAE has recently introduced a significant regulatory framework with the issuance of Federal Decree-Law No. 55/2023, focusing on the regulation of media activities in the country.This...

The UAE Media Law under Federal Decree-Law No. 55 of 2023 on the Regulation of Media ("UAE Media Law") lists out several dos and don’ts regarding the materials to be published by media entities. Under...

Dubai: A landmark restructure of the UAE’s civil legal framework will come into effect on June 1, introducing far-reaching changes that will impact how residents, families, businesses and young adults...

Bail is a provisional release of an accused and may be granted by the public prosecution for a felony or a misdemeanor, at any time whether on its own decision or upon request of the accused unless...

A recent reminder was issued by the UAE Federal Public Prosecution reminding citizens, residents and visitors in the United Arab Emirates on the country’s strict privacy laws. The United Arab Emirates...

The year 2021 has seen many critical changes being brought into the legal regime of the United Arab Emirates. The new changes have been critically aligned with the economic reforms initiated in the...

Family Law in the UAEFamily law in the UAE has undergone significant changes in the last decade. Until recently, family matters in the UAE were governed by the Federal Decree Law No. 28 of 2005...

If there were no bad people, there would be no good lawyers, and a good lawyer always comes with certain fees. Hence, the discussion initiated by Legal Consultants of Dubai under this article pertains...

February 1, 2023, marks the enforcement of a new personal law for non-Muslims in the UAE, namely, Federal Decree-Law No. 41 of 2022, on Civil Personal Status (Non-Muslim Personal Status Law). The...

Introduction:The off-plan property market in Dubai has been a magnet for investors, promising profitable returns and a vibrant real estate landscape. However, delays in the completion of off-plan...

E-commerce is one of the fastest growing methods of doing business in the UAE. In this article, we discuss some of the important considerations related to electronic transactions in the UAE.In the...