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Managing Partner Mohammed Alsuwaidi included in the OIC-AC List of Arbitrators
Alsuwaidi & Company is pleased to announce that its Managing Partner Mohammed Read More

Women in Law Series: A Conversation with Asmaa Nasraldin
A Conversation with Asmaa Nasraldin, Paralegal In the latest feature Read More

Merline Dsouza Recognised as a Lexology Legal Influencer for Q1 2026
Merline Dsouza, Associate at Alsuwaidi & Company, has been recognised Read More

The ICC Arbitration Rules 2026: Practical Implications Every Arbitration Practitioner Should Know
The International Chamber of Commerce (“ICC”) has long been regarded Read More

The UAE’s New Civil Transactions Law: Key Considerations for Businesses
On 1 June 2026, Federal Decree-Law No. 25 of 2025 Read More

Federal Authority for Artificial Intelligence and Data
On 14 June 2026, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Read More

UAE Reinforces Wage Protection Compliance Through Ministerial Resolution No. 340 of 2026
The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has introduced Read More

Copyright Compliance on Platforms: Leveraging Safe Harbor Protections
The Reality of User-Generated Content Risk User-generated content is central Read More

Women in Law Series: A Conversation with Alivia Alabkal
A Conversation with Alivia Alabkal, Associate In the latest feature Read More

Holding Doctors and Hospitals Accountable: A Medical Negligence Success Story
Alsuwaidi & Company has secured a favourable judgment on behalf Read More

المستشار رضا حجازي يشارك في جلسة حوارية حول التحكيم البحري
يشارك المستشار الدكتور رضا إسماعيل حجازي، محكم في مركز الشارقة Read More

Alsuwaidi & Company Secures Property Transfer Order in Dubai Real Estate Appeal
Alsuwaidi & Company has secured a significant judgment before the Read More

Alsuwaidi & Company Secures Full Award of More Than AED 700,000
We have secured a successful litigation outcome on behalf of Read More

Can Employers Compel Employees to Take Annual Leave Due to Temporary Business Disruption Arising from Geopolitical Events?
The current geopolitical situation may create operational, logistical and financial Read More

Alsuwaidi & Company Secures Full Dismissal of AED 141.5 Million Claim
In a high-value share dispute before the Dubai Court of Read More

Defamation Has a Price: Alsuwaidi & Company Recovers AED 250,000 for Client in Social Media Defamation Case
Protecting Reputation and Privacy in the Digital Age Our firm Read More

The Fate of Damaged Goods During Force Majeure
A vessel is diverted. The voyage becomes longer and more Read More

Intellectual Property Rights in Artificial Intelligence: The UAE Perspective
In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), there are specific federal Read More

Is Recourse to the Ministry of Economy a Prerequisite for Filing a Trademark Cancellation Action under UAE Law?
An analytical reading of Articles (13) and (24) of Federal Read More

The UAE’s New Virtual Assets Regime: Key Features of CMA Decision No. 4/R.M/2026
Following the UAE’s broader reset of its capital markets framework Read More

Tokenising Real Estate in Dubai: The Emerging Framework for Regulated Fractional Property Investment
Dubai’s real estate market is entering a new phase of Read More

United Arab Emirates (UAE) – Geographical Indications Regime
Legal Framework Geographical Indications are an important category of intellectual Read More

Alsuwaidi & Company Secures Arrest and Production Order in Complex Commercial Execution Matter
This article highlights a recent order issued by the Dubai Read More

Force Majeure and the Change of Route for Ships
A vessel is at sea. The planned route is blocked Read More

Removal of the Minimum Property Value Threshold for Residency in Dubai: Legal Characterisation and Practical Implications
Recent updates reflected in the service criteria of the Dubai Read More

Women in Law Series: A Conversation with Simran Sharma
A Conversation with Simran Sharma, Legal Researcher As part of Read More

UAE – New Plant Variety Protection Regime
The United Arab Emirates has enacted Federal Law No. 8 Read More

Force Majeure and Maritime Shipping by Vessels
In shipping, contracts are built on certainty. But what happens Read More

The Deposit in Form F and Force Majeure
Over the past three months, regional developments have created a Read More

DFSA vs VARA: A Strategic Choice That Will Define Your Crypto Business in the UAE
The UAE’s digital asset regulatory landscape continues to evolve at Read More

UAE Strengthens Tax Procedures Framework: Key Amendments Effective April 2026
The UAE has introduced targeted amendments to the Executive Regulations Read More

Virtual Asset Custody Services Regulation in Dubai
The Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has provided critical Read More

Navigating Force Majeure in UAE Employment: Termination Risks Amid Regional Conflict
Can Force Majeure Be Invoked in Employment Contracts? Ongoing regional Read More

A Strong Start to April: Dubai Introduces Fee Deferrals and New Measures to Support Businesses
At the beginning of April 2026, Dubai’s Department of Economy Read More

Unlocking Innovation: R&D Tax Credits in the UAE
Key Insights from Ministerial Decision No. 24 of 2026 The Read More

Insights on Dispute Resolution and Client Strategy in the UAE by Mohammed R. Alsuwaidi
Alsuwaidi & Company is pleased to share that Mohammed R. Read More

An Overview of White-Collar Crimes – UAE Perspective
White-collar crime represents one of the most sophisticated and consequential forms of criminal activity in contemporary legal systems. In highly

Managing Crisis-Related Disruption in UAE Construction Contracts
Crisis-related events such as war, sanctions, supply chain disruption, and regulatory restrictions can have significant legal consequences for construction projects

Webinar: Mastering Tenancy Contracts in Dubai – Practical Insights for Business Owners
Alsuwaidi & Company, in collaboration with Dubai Chambers, will host a webinar titled “Mastering Tenancy Contracts in Dubai: Practical Insights

Law No. 4 of 2026: A New Regulatory Framework for Shared Housing in Dubai
Dubai has taken a significant step toward regulating shared and partitioned accommodation by introducing Law No. (4) of 2026 Concerning

UAE Cybercrime Law: Court Clarifies the Role of Mens Rea Under Article 44
Alsuwaidi & Company recently secured a successful outcome in a criminal case before the UAE courts concerning the application and

Alsuwaidi & Company Secures Two Arbitration Awards in Construction Disputes Involving Major Dubai Developments
Two arbitration awards. One clear principle: subcontractors must be paid for completed works. Alsuwaidi & Company successfully represented a leading

UAE Labour Law: Your rights on salary, leave, and remote work if stranded abroad
Rajiv Suri’s recent contribution to the Gulf News highlights key legal considerations arising from current regional travel disruptions. AS PUBLISHED

Removal of a Shareholder in a Limited Liability Company Under UAE Law: Is It Possible Without Consent?
Disputes between partners in limited liability companies frequently raise complex legal questions, particularly where disagreements arise regarding management authority, performance

Dubai Introduces a New Legal Framework for Public Safety
Law No. (2) of 2026 on Public Safety Introduction Dubai has announced a new legislative initiative aimed at strengthening public

Women in Law Series: A Conversation with Vida Grace Serrano
A Conversation with Vida Grace Serrano, Senior Associate On International Women’s Day, we launch our Women in Law series with

Regional Instability and Contractual Risk: Force Majeure in UAE Commercial Agreements
Introduction Recent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have once again drawn attention to the resilience of commercial contracts. Disruptions

Dubai Decision No. 2/2026: Dubai Courts Open the Door to Private Enforcement of Court Orders
On 23 January 2026, the President of Dubai Courts issued Dubai Decision No. 2/2026 (the “Decision”) establishing an operational framework