This multi-jurisdictional guide features a UAE chapter, authored by Abdus Samad (partner) and Luca Rayes Palacín, and provides a comprehensive guidance to fintech laws and regulations around the world. The guide covers 43 jurisdictions including the UAE.
Category: Publications
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.
Arbitration (UAE chapter), Lexology Panoramic
This Q&A provides a multi-jurisdictional in-depth understanding of Arbitration. This particular chapter explores the UAE process and challenges faced when considering Arbitration as a course of action. The chapter covers a broad spectrum of truths, a sample of topics covered are as follows; laws and institutions, arbitral proceedings, jurisdiction and competence of arbitral tribunal, interim measures and sanctioning powers and updates and trends.
Foreign Investment Review (UAE chapter), Lexology Panoramic
This multi-jurisdictional reference guide features a UAE chapter and provides a view of local insights, including into law, policy and relevant authorities; procedure, including thresholds and timelines; substantive assessment, including interagency and international consultation, remedies and rights of challenge and appeal; relevant recent case law; and other recent trends.
Other jurisdictions covered by the guide include Australia, Austria, Belgium, Cambodia, Canada, Denmark, European Union, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Mexico, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Vietnam.
International Capital Markets (UAE chapter), Lexology In-Depth
This multi-jurisdictional reference guide features a UAE chapter, authored by Rahat Dar (partner), and provides an incisive overview of the legal and regulatory frameworks governing the capital markets in major jurisdictions worldwide. It offers practical guidance on a range of key issues, including the regulators’ recent enforcement activities, prospectus requirements and other mandatory disclosures, tax considerations and much more.
Real Estate (UAE chapter), Lexology Panoramic
This globally relevant Q&A of Lexology, Panoramic, focuses on key questions centered around Real Estate in the United Arab Emirates. Some topics covered include; foreign owners and tenants, legal liability, planning and land use, investment entities, financing and much more.
Mergers & Acquisitions (UAE chapter), Lexology In-Depth
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.
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.