DIFC-specific information setting out the framework for service of claim documents (in relation to domestic and foreign proceedings) within the jurisdiction, and service of claim documents outside the jurisdiction.
Category: Publications
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.
Recovery of trade debts Q&A: (DIFC)
This Q&A is DIFC specific information on the legal options available to parties looking to recover a trade debt including ordinary legal proceedings, special fast-track procedures (if any), insolvency proceedings and amicable settlement opportunities.
This Q&A also provides United Arab Emirates commentary on Practice note and Recovery of trade debts: a cross-border overview.
Rules of evidence (including cross-border) in civil proceedings Q&A: (DIFC)
This Q&A provides an overview of the rules of evidence in civil proceedings, including rules on the disclosure obligations of the parties, admissibility of evidence, witness evidence, the standard of proof, as well as issues that arise in gathering cross-border evidence.
The International Capital Markets Review (UAE chapter), 12th edition
This volume will prove to be a useful guide investigating the international capital markets. The book itself covers multiple jurisdictions, however this chapter is dedicated to the analysis of the market situation in the United Arab Emirates in 2022. It not only contains multiple relevant sub topics (such as developments affecting debt and equity offerings, the tax and insolvency law, developments affecting derivatives, securitisations and other structured products and more ), but it also provides strategic considerations to take into account and to gain that broad understanding and what may lie ahead.
Doing business in the United Arab Emirates, Practical Law Global Guide
This Q&A gives an overview of the legal system; foreign investment, including restrictions, currency regulations and incentives; and business vehicles and their relevant restrictions and liabilities. The Q&A also summarises the laws regulating employment relationships, including redundancies and mass layoffs, and provides short overviews on competition law; data protection; and product liability and safety. In addition, there are comprehensive summaries on taxation and tax residency; and intellectual property rights over patents, trade marks, registered and unregistered designs.
Real Estate, Lexology Getting The Deal Through
This globally relevant Q&A of Lexology, Getting The Deal Through, 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.
Banking & Finance (UAE chapter)
The Chambers Banking & Finance 2022 guide covers 46 jurisdictions. This chapter guide provides the latest legal information on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic; environmental, social and governance (ESG) lending; restrictions on foreign lenders and foreign currency exchange; tax and usury laws; guarantees and security; enforcement of foreign judgments; bankruptcy and insolvency; and project finance.
Litigation and Enforcement in the United Arab Emirates
A Q&A guide to dispute resolution law in the United Arab Emirates.
The country-specific Q&A gives a structured overview of the key practical issues concerning dispute resolution in this jurisdiction, including court procedures; fees and funding; interim remedies (including attachment orders); disclosure; expert evidence; appeals; class actions; enforcement; cross-border issues; the use of ADR; and any reform proposals.
Arbitration procedures and practice in the United Arab Emirates
A Q&A guide to arbitration law and practice in the United Arab Emirates.
The country-specific Q&A guide provides a structured overview of the key practical issues concerning arbitration in this jurisdiction, including any mandatory provisions and default rules applicable under local law,confidentiality, local courts’ willingness to assist arbitration, enforcement of awards and the available remedies, both final and interim.