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Introduction It is customary in financing transactions for financiers to require the delivery of a legal opinion prior to the advance of a financing. The delivery of the opinion is generally structured as a condition precedent under the finance documents. Opinions serve an important role in assuring financiers as to the legal effect of the… Continue reading Legal Opinions in UAE Financing Transactions: Key Considerations...
The UAE has long positioned itself as a global hub for innovation, and its judicial system is no exception. With the adoption of digital platforms, smart courts, and electronic filing systems, the litigation landscape in Dubai and across the Emirates is on the brink of transformation. While many of these innovations are already visible, the… Continue reading How AI and Technology Are Transforming UAE Litigation...
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (“MoHRE”) has introduced the New Employers’ Awareness Kit (the “Kit”) to provide employers in the United Arab Emirates with a comprehensive and practical guide to the statutory requirements governing private-sector employment. The Kit serves as an authoritative compliance resource, detailing the principal legal obligations, procedures, and regulatory… Continue reading Understanding the New Employers’ Awareness Kit: A Practical Guide for UAE Businesses...
Given the widespread acceptance of electronic communication in legal proceedings both internationally and within the UAE, Federal Decree-Law No. (35) of 2022 Promulgating the Law of Evidence in Civil and Commercial Transactions (the “Law of Evidence”) formalises this recognition by affirming the admissibility of digital documents and notifications, provided certain conditions are met. However, despite… Continue reading How Digital Evidence Shapes UAE Tenancy Disputes...
Introduction On 16 July 2025, the Dubai Land Department (“DLD”) issued Circular No. 29/R/2025 (the “Circular”), introducing comprehensive reforms to the procedures governing the acceptance and verification of powers of attorney (“POA”) in real estate dispositions within the Emirate of Dubai. The Circular is designed to enhance procedural transparency, safeguard the rights of all parties… Continue reading Dubai’s New Standards for Powers of Attorney in Property Deals...
Introduction The Dubai Free Zones Council (DFZC) has introduced the Free Zone One Passport initiative, a landmark regulatory reform that fundamentally changes how businesses operate across Dubai’s network of free zones. This initiative establishes a unified licensing system, allowing companies licensed in one Dubai free zone to expand into other participating free zones without the… Continue reading Dubai Free Zones Council Implements Free Zone One Passport Initiative: A Transformative Step for Business Expansion and Regulatory Efficiency...
BSA LAW is proud to announce a landmark success achieved by its Criminal Department, which secured the acquittal of its clients in one of the most high-profile virtual asset cases in the United Arab Emirates. The case began before the Court of First Instance, where BSA LAW’s clients were convicted of conducting virtual asset activities… Continue reading BSA LAW Secures Acquittal in Landmark UAE Virtual Asset and Money Laundering Case...
Dubai’s architectural ambition is visible across its skyline and real estate remains one of the Emirate’s most dynamic and globally attractive sectors. However, the increasing scale and complexity of construction projects have brought with them new risks: delayed completions, inconsistent quality, and poorly coordinated site execution. These risks are often amplified by one factor rarely… Continue reading Protecting Off-Plan Investors in Dubai: Tackling Construction Delays, Quality Risks, and Subcontracting Challenges Under Law No. 7 of 2025...
The United Arab Emirates has introduced a specialized Bankruptcy Court, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s ongoing legal and economic reforms. Established by the Federal Judicial Council under Resolution No. 39 of 2025, the Court is designed to serve as a centralized, expert forum for all matters relating to financial distress, corporate insolvency, and… Continue reading UAE Launches Dedicated Bankruptcy Court to Modernize Insolvency Framework...
A civil will is a legal act through which a foreign national expresses their wishes regarding the disposition of their assets (estate), in whole or in part, after their death, in accordance with the provisions of Law No. (14) of 2021 concerning Civil Marriage and Its Effects in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and its… Continue reading Civil Will in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi...