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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… 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...
The Dubai Court of Cassation has issued a binding ruling prohibiting Islamic banks and Takaful companies from charging any form of interest or fees for delayed payments even in instances where debtors intentionally delay fulfilling their obligations. The court declared that Islamic financial institutions and Takaful companies operating fully or partially under Islamic Sharia… Continue reading Recent Dubai Court Ruling Prohibits Islamic Banks from Charging Late Payment Interest...
Email messages have evidentiary weight under Federal Law No. 35 of 2022 on Evidence in Civil and Commercial Transactions. The evidentiary weight accorded to electronic writing and to official or private electronic documents is established for the creator thereof if the required technical and procedural conditions are met. These include the technical ability to determine… Continue reading Deriving Offer and Acceptance from Exchanged Emails Without a Signed Written Agreement...
In the United Arab Emirates, the legal framework governing contractual relationships between private parties is primarily set out in Federal Law No. 11 of 1992 on the Civil Procedures Code, as amended and most recently superseded by Federal Law No. 42 of 2022 on the Civil Procedure Law (“CPC”). This legislation provides the procedural foundation… Continue reading Navigating Legal Jurisdiction in UAE Contracts: A Complex Landscape...