Insight Category: News
Creditors often find themselves unable to recover their debts from a debtor when, upon initiating enforcement procedures, they discover that the debtor has no assets available for execution. This may contradict the creditor’s prior knowledge that the debtor indeed possessed assets that could be subject to enforcement. The simple explanation is that the debtor… Continue reading Non-Enforceability of the Debtor’s Disposition of His Assets with the Intent of Removing Them from the General Guarantee...
BSA LAW is pleased to announce a significant success achieved by its Tax practice, led by Partner and Head of Tax, Shamma Al Falahi. The Firm’s client had previously sought relief from value-added tax (VAT) penalties under the regime of Federal Decree‑Law No. (8) of 2017 on VAT and Federal Decree‑Law No. (7) of 2017… Continue reading BSA LAW Achieves Major Success in VAT Penalty Relief Case...
On 14 April 2025, the UAE Cabinet approved the launch of the government’s first integrated “Regulatory Intelligence” ecosystem and established a dedicated Regulatory Intelligence Office to lead institutional use of AI in drafting and updating legislation. The initiative adopts a new legislative philosophy that turns lawmaking into a data‑informed, iterative cycle that measures real‑time… Continue reading Smart Legislation with Human Oversight: A Legal Practitioner’s Reading of the UAE’s Regulatory Intelligence Initiative...
The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) recently introduced the Data Protection (Substantial Public Interest Conditions) Rules (the “Rules”) to clarify the conditions under which organizations may process special categories of personal data, such as health, biometric, or genetic information, without consent, provided it serves a substantial public interest. The Rules focus on two key… Continue reading ADGM’s New Data Protection Rules: Balancing Privacy and Public Interest...
Following the guidance of HRH Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the Real Estate General Authority (“REGA”) has announced a new package of measures designed to help curb rent inflation and enhance protections for both landlords and tenants in Riyadh. These positive changes, approved by the Council of Ministers and a Royal Decree, which took… Continue reading Riyadh Introduces a Five-Year Rent-Stabilization Plan to Support a Balanced and Fair Rental Market...
BSA LAW recently secured rulings from both the Dubai Court of First Instance and the Court of Appeal dismissing claims against our client based on the existence of an arbitration clause. We note that the courts upheld our procedural objection raised under Article 8 of Federal Law No. 6 of 2018 on Arbitration, before any… Continue reading Consequences of Misidentifying the Arbitration Seat on the Validity of Arbitration Clauses...
A patient sitting in a waiting room hands over an Emirates ID and a file of medical history. It feels routine, but in that moment they are trusting the hospital with something more valuable than money. They are trusting it with their dignity. Across the world, hospitals have been forced to cancel operations, clinics… Continue reading What Happens When Patient Privacy Becomes a Bargaining Chip...
The Abu Dhabi Global Market (“ADGM”) is quickly becoming one of the most attractive jurisdictions in the United Arab Emirates for establishing Special Purpose Vehicles (“SPVs”). These entities are widely used as holding companies because they provide a cost-effective, flexible, and legally robust option for structuring businesses, as the ADGM is an English Law… Continue reading Asset Holding & Investment Structuring with ADGM SPVs...
Introduction As the UAE continues to position itself as a global hub for investment and innovation, merger control has emerged as a key legal checkpoint for businesses seeking to grow through acquisitions or consolidation. In 2025, the legal landscape in the UAE surrounding M&A (Mergers & Acquisitions) is becoming more sophisticated, reflecting global best practices… Continue reading Merger Control in the UAE: A Legal and Strategic Outlook for 2025...
Introduction: The UAE as a Strategic GatewayThe United Arab Emirates (UAE) is uniquely positioned as a global commercial hub, bridging Asia, Africa and Europe. For Chinese investors, the UAE offers a compelling platform for international expansion, thanks to its pro-business regulatory environment, advanced infrastructure and access to the broader Middle East and North Africa (MENA)… Continue reading Navigating UAE Business Structures: An In-Depth Guide for Chinese Investors...