Hassan Elhais

Court says financial independence does not remove right to post-divorce compensationAbu Dhabi: The Court of Cassation has ruled that a woman's independent salary or assets do not, on their own...

Key TakeawaysThe Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD), completed more than 637,000 digital attestations, in the first quarter of 2026, up 405 percent, from the same period in 2025.Abu Dhabi...

As part of the requirement of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), a Federal Decree No. 20 of 2018 on anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism was issued on 23 September...

The Ministry of Interior (MOI) of the United Arab Emirates has recently introduced a complete ban on the use of drones and light sports aircraft in the UAE. The ban applies to owners, practitioners as...

The United Arab Emirates comprises of the Seven Emirates: Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, Um al Quwain and Ajman. In addition, the UAE also has several Free Zone entities across...

United Arab Emirates is the central shipping point in the Middle East, operating several ports in the country, which contribute substantially to the GDP of the UAE.The law regulating the shipping...

Errors can occur in any circumstance, however when you have depended on an attorney or any other professional with a legitimate issue, mistakes can cause severe losses. On the off chance that a...

On September 2nd, 2022, the UAE government issued the Cabinet Decision No. 85 of 2022, determining tax residency in the country. It lays down rules which determine as to when a person, whether natural...

The federal degree number 14 of 2020 has amended and added new articles to the UAE commercial transaction law no. 18 of 1993. The recent changes will be in force from January 2022 onwards. This...

In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), until very recently, Federal Law No. 28 of 2005 (the UAE Personal Status Law) was governing divorce and other family-related conflicts. Abu Dhabi Law No. 14 of 2021...

Employment solicitors are those lawyers who advise clients on applicable Labor Laws in the UAE, especially in Dubai. An employment solicitor is capable of providing legal services to both an employer...

Debt recovery has been a common phenomenon in the everyday business life. In case a debt is constructed through a fixed amount or by any type of identifiable moveable asset, in such event, the lawyers...

Many business owners are unsure where they should start. Creating a compliant AML framework takes knowledge of complex regulations, setting up the right procedures, and being vigilant all the time...

A decision issued by the Court of First Instance, which is the primary court, whether in a civil or criminal matter, may be appealed before the Court of Appeal.Grounds of Appeal in Criminal and Civil...

Legal RuleBy force of law an Arbitrator(s) has to suspend the arbitration proceedings with immediate effect if a party to an arbitration process challenges the arbitrator while or during the...