Introduction Corporate disputes in the UAE often fail not because of weak arguments, but because the claim is filed against the wrong legal person. A recent judgment of the Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation clarified an important principle concerning who has the legal...
Introduction In a landmark ruling on substantive defence in UAE labour disputes, the Federal Supreme Court issued Judgment in Civil Appeal No. 867 of 2025 on 10 December 2025, reinforcing procedural justice within UAE litigation. The decision addresses a recurring...
In a landmark ruling on real estate contract termination in Dubai, the Court of Cassation issued Judgment in Case 197/2025 concerning the legal characterization and consequences of earnest money in property sale contracts. Background of the Dispute The dispute arose...
In the era of digital communication, disputes arising from WhatsApp messages and social media exchanges have increasingly reached the UAE criminal courts. While the law protects individuals from defamation and reputational harm, it equally safeguards freedom of...
Introduction In commercial practice across the UAE, particularly in real estate ventures and closely held companies, business partners frequently rely on memorandum of understanding (MOUs) and informal commercial arrangements before properly documenting their rights...
The Dubai Court of Cassation kiosk ruling 2026 (Commercial Appeal No. 27 of 2026) addresses a recurring legal question: are kiosks and similar structures considered movable assets, or do they qualify as real estate for the purpose of jurisdiction? The Court’s ruling...
