This multi-jurisdictional reference guide features a UAE chapter, authored by Danielle Lobo (partner), Abdus Samad (partner) and Alexander Grant (associate), and provides a practical overview of global M&A activity and the legal and regulatory frameworks governing M&A transactions in major jurisdictions worldwide. With a focus on recent developments and trends, it examines key issues, including the relevant competition, tax, and employment law considerations; financing; due diligence; and much more.
Category: Publications
The Littler Mendelson Guide to International Employment and Labor Law (UAE chapter)
The Littler International Guide provides an overview of workplace laws and regulations of over 30 countries and territories. This chapter is focused on labor and employment laws in the United Arab Emirates.
Pre-action Letters: Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)
This Q&A focuses on Dubai International Finance Centre (DIFC) specific information on all the key issues to consider before issuing or responding to a pre-action better. Furthermore, this Q&A provides country-specific commentary on Practice note, Letter before action (Pre-action or demand letter): Cross-border, and forms part of Cross-border dispute resolution.
Islamic Finance and Markets Law (UAE chapter), Lexology In-Depth
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has always provided an attractive environment from which to provide Islamic finance services and products into the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and beyond. In addition to being an established and vibrant global financial centre and having its geographical location in the centre of the Asian and Western financial markets, the UAE also provides a legal system and a judiciary that is familiar with the principles of shariah. This chapter provides an in-depth analysis of everything you need to know about the Islamic finance and markets in the UAE.
Hiring in the UAE: Overview
This Practice Note takes into consideration the legal obligations and practical implications that a foreign employer needs to be aware of when hiring a local or foreign employee in the United Arab Emirates, excluding the Dubai International Financial Centre and the Abu Dhabi Global Market freezones.
Restructuring (UAE chapter), Lexology In-Depth
This multi-jurisdictional reference guide features a UAE chapter and provides insights into the prevailing conditions in the global restructuring market. It examines the most significant recent legal and commercial developments and provides an overview of the restructuring and insolvency legal framework in each jurisdiction.
Fintech (UAE chapter), International Comparative Legal Guides (ICLG)
This multi-jurisdictional guide features a UAE chapter, authored by Abdus Samad (partner) and Luca Rayes Palacín (associate), and provides a comprehensive guidance to fintech laws and regulations around the world. The guide covers 35 jurisdictions including the UAE.
Shipping (UAE chapter), Lexology Panoramic
This multi-jurisdictional reference guide features a UAE chapter, authored by Chatura Randeniya (partner), Mevan Bandara (partner) and Noran Al Mekhlafi (associate), and provides local insights into newbuilding contracts; ship registration and mortgages; limitation of liability; port state control; classification societies; collision, salvage, wreck removal and pollution; ship arrest; judicial sale of vessels, carriage of goods by sea and bills of lading; shipping emissions; ship recycling; jurisdiction and dispute resolution; international conventions; and recent trends.
Other jurisdictions covered by the guide include Australia, Brazil, China, Cyprus, Ecuador, Egypt, Germany, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Tunisia, Turkey, and the United States.
Banking & Finance (UAE chapter), Legal 500 Country Comparative Guides 2025
The aim of this guide is to provide its readers with a pragmatic overview of the law and practice of banking and finance law across a variety of jurisdictions.
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Banking & Finance laws and regulations applicable in United Arab Emirates.
Venture Capital (UAE chapter), Lexology Panoramic
Historically venture capital has not played a large role in financing markets in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), however this is changing rapidly. Venture capital and venture capital funds are increasingly becoming an integral part of the UAE’s corporate finance landscape. The importance of venture capital is expected to continue to grow in the coming years.