Middle East Legal Awards 2019

A commercial contract in the UAE cannot generally be ended simply because one party no longer wants to continue the relationship. Contract termination under UAE Civil Code principles requires a recognised contractual or legal basis, and the procedure followed can be as important as the reason for termination. Depending on

The importance of a shareholders’ agreement often becomes most apparent when shareholders no longer agree as readily as they did when the company was established. Questions concerning control, funding, dividends, new investors, share transfers and exits can expose gaps that were not obvious at incorporation. For businesses considering a shareholders

The UAE has significantly strengthened its consumer protection framework to reflect the country’s rapidly evolving commercial landscape, expanding digital economy, and growing focus on consumer rights. Although commonly referred to as the “new” Consumer Protection Law, the current framework is built on Federal Decree Law No. 5 of 2023, together