Executive Summary The General Assembly of the UAE Court of Cassation has resolved a longstanding split in Cassation case law over whether an Execution Judge’s order issued on a petition to enforce foreign court judgments and foreign arbitral awards is appealable by...
Introduction On 14 January 2026, the General Assembly of the Dubai Court of Cassation issued its Decision No. (1) of 2026, it resolves a significant procedural question arising from recent amendments to the UAE Civil Procedures Law. Specifically, the decision...
Introduction Traditionally, judgments issued by the Court of Cassation in the United Arab Emirates have been treated as absolutely final, binding and immune from challenge. This doctrine of finality serves an important purpose by preserving judicial stability,...
Introduction The United Arab Emirates has once again reaffirmed its position as a forward-thinking global legal hub by issuing sweeping reforms to its civil justice system through Federal Decree-Law No. (22) of 2025, amending the Civil Procedures Law originally...
On December 26, 2024, the Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation issued a significant ruling in the Commercial case, addressing pivotal issues concerning property rights and the jurisdictional authority of the execution judge. This ruling underscores critical principles in...
The Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation recently delivered a notable judgment in a commercial case, illustrating key principles of procedural law and the doctrine of finality in judicial decisions. The case, numbered 1181/2024, revolved around a challenge to the validity of...
