Practical Law

A new judicial tribunal has been set up in Dubai to bridge conflicts arising between the jurisdiction of the local Dubai courts and the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) courts. The new tribunal has the power to issue binding decisions on which court should hear a particular dispute when there is a conflict between the … Continue reading Will a new tribunal in Dubai help clarify jurisdiction? →

Practical measures for recovering payment unique to the local environment. One of the biggest risks that a contractor faces on any construction project is non-payment. Default on payment is as much a fact of business life in the UAE construction industry as in the UK and any other part of the world. While many of … Continue reading Getting paid: remedies for non-payment in the UAE construction industry →

When entering into contracts in the UK, most parties will understand that there are time limits under UK law within which they must bring a claim under the contract. There are also time limits for the bringing and defending of claims under UAE law. However, parties contracting in the UAE may not be aware that … Continue reading Do you know your limitations? Decennial liability in the UAE →