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The UAE labour market has been expanding rapidly, and the legal framework governing employment has been developing at the same pace. According to the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE), there was an increase in private sector employment by more than 12% by the end of 2024 and an […]

Intellectual property often contributes to the value of a start up company right from the beginning. The company relies on its brand, software, proprietary technology, design, original content, or confidential information without any recognition that they are valuable. Protecting these items within the UAE cannot merely involve registering a company […]

When a customer or commercial partner fails to pay, the problem rarely stays confined to one overdue invoice. The missing payment can put pressure on cash flow, delay payments to suppliers and turn an established business relationship into a difficult decision: keep negotiating, or take formal action? For businesses in […]

A Will prepared in one country does not necessarily resolve how property, business interests, financial assets, or family arrangements will be dealt with in the UAE. For individuals with assets or family interests in Dubai, this can make succession planning a practical legal issue rather than simply a matter of […]

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 […]