by Khairallah Advocates & Legal Consultants | Jan 16, 2026 | Civil Litigation, Jurisdiction and Ruling, UAE Law
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,...
by Khairallah Advocates & Legal Consultants | Jan 12, 2026 | Civil Litigation, Contract Law, dispute resolution, UAE Law
The issuance of Federal Decree-Law No. (25) of 2025 represents one of the most far-reaching legislative transformations in the history of the United Arab Emirates. For more than forty years, civil and commercial relations in the country were governed by Federal Law...
by Khairallah Advocates & Legal Consultants | Jan 12, 2026 | Civil Litigation, dispute resolution, Jurisdiction and Ruling, UAE Law
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...
by Khairallah Advocates & Legal Consultants | Jul 20, 2025 | Civil Litigation, UAE Law
There are two primary divisions of law in the world: common law and civil law. The Civil Law System, which is currently practiced by about 150 countries, is the more common of these two. There are around 80 nations that adhere to common law. However, the majority of...
by Khairallah Advocates & Legal Consultants | May 10, 2025 | Civil Litigation, Criminal Litigation, UAE Law
In the intricate landscape of business law, not every breach is treated the same. The line dividing civil and criminal breaches is crucial—and often blurred in real-world scenarios. Understanding this distinction can make the difference between a commercial dispute...
by Khairallah Advocates & Legal Consultants | Jan 13, 2025 | Civil Litigation
In a recent landmark decision, the Dubai Court of Cassation deliberated on a critical civil appeal involving procedural irregularities concerning the timeline for filing appeals. This case sheds light on the interpretation and application of procedural rules under UAE...
