In the UAE, the Federal Law No. 15 of 2020 ("Consumer Protection Law") lays down provision related to consumer protection. It ensures quality of goods and services, regulating the prices of these good...
In recent years, alternate forms of dispute resolution, such as arbitration and mediation, have gained significant importance. Due to their advantages, these methods are being encouraged over...
Legal RuleUnder normal circumstances, the general rule is that an arbitration award shall be valid only if signed on all pages by the arbitrator. However, the exception to this rule is that the...
In the beginning of 2021, Decision No. 3 of 2021 organized the visitation timings by one of the one parents, and the decision has organized the time numbers and types, as well as the age of the Child...
The rights and obligations of a married person are provided under the UAE family law. The family law in the UAE comprises of 3 laws, namely, the Federal Decree Law No. 41 of 2024 governing Muslims in...
The United Arab Emirates has enacted the federal degree law number 34 of 2021 concerning the fight against rumors and cybercrime. The said law was issued on 20 September 2021 and is in effect from 2...
Due diligence is commonly characterized as intensive exploration before signing an agreement, particularly one including the sale and purchase of land or any property. Due diligence implies playing it...
Off-plan property disputes can turn your dream investment into a nightmare, faster than you realize.Delayed handovers, quality issues, and the payment conflicts – these are all too common examples of...
According to the Criminal Procedure Law, Article 108 outlines the conditions for the temporary release of a person detained under remand. Release may occur only with the approval of the Public...
UAE: Divorce by mutual consent can be best understood as the legal process by which both the husband and wife mutually agree for divorce and, therefore, would like to terminate the marriage as per...
IntroductionIn the United Arab Emirates (UAE), individuals may find themselves in situations where their freedom is restricted through detention or arrest. While both detention and arrest involve...
Introduction:In the UAE, the common law legal principle of without prejudice is usually not applied in onshore courts. This legal concept, which is found in many legal systems, ensures that statements...
Corporate legal counselors in UAE are generally the ones who are dealing with commercial and business disputes between two corporations or an individual and a corporation established or registered...
Introduction:In a significant regulatory development, the UAE has established the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA). The GCGRA’s creation signals a shift in the legal landscape of...
Extradition is the process of handing over a person, accused of a particular crime, to the jurisdiction where the crime was undertaken. The agreement on extradition between UAE and Ireland...
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Dr. Hassan Elhais is a legal consultant in Dubai, specializing in the drafting of all statements of claim, memos and consultation on litigation of all manner.