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Insights on Dispute Resolution and Client Strategy in the UAE by Mohammed R. Alsuwaidi

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Alsuwaidi & Company is pleased to share that Mohammed R. Alsuwaidi, Managing Partner, has been featured in the Legal 500 “Interview With” series. In this interview, Managing Partner, Mohammed R. Alsuwaidi discusses the firm’s approach to dispute resolution, client strategy, and key developments in the UAE legal market, as well as the continued growth of […]

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Women in Law Series: A Conversation with Merline Dsouza

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A Conversation with Merline Dsouza, Senior Associate As part of our Women in Law series, we continue our conversations with the women contributing to our legal practice. In this feature, we speak with Merline Dsouza, Senior Associate in the firm’s Dispute Resolution practice. Could you briefly describe your current role and area of practice at

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White-Collar Crimes in the UAE

An Overview of White-Collar Crimes – UAE Perspective

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White-collar crime represents one of the most sophisticated and consequential forms of criminal activity in contemporary legal systems. In highly developed commercial jurisdictions such as the United Arab Emirates, the implications of financial crime extend beyond individual wrongdoing. It strikes investor confidence, disrupts financial stability, and exposes institutions to reputational harm. The UAE’s position as

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UAE Cybercrime Law: Court Clarifies the Role of Mens Rea Under Article 44

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Alsuwaidi & Company recently secured a successful outcome in a criminal case before the UAE courts concerning the application and the interpretation of Article 44 of Federal Decree-Law No. 34 of 2021 on Combating Rumours and Cybercrimes. The case addressed the circumstances in which the act of taking a photograph of another person may give

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Chambers Global Practice Guide UAE: Enforcement of Judgments 2025

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We are pleased to announce that the UAE Chapter of the Chambers Global Practice Guide UAE on Enforcement of Judgments 2025 is now live. Authored by Mohammed Alsuwaidi, Ali Alraeesi,  Merline Dsouza, and Rajiv Suri, the chapter offers insight into how local and foreign judgments are recognised and enforced in the United Arab Emirates, recent case

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Criminal Settlement

Criminal Settlement in the UAE: An Alternative Route to Justice

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This article outlines how certain criminal cases in the UAE may be resolved outside of formal court proceedings under Federal Decree-Law No. 38 of 2022. It explains when criminal settlement is permitted, the legal conditions required, and its practical effects, offering a clearer understanding of this structured, alternative approach to justice. What is Criminal Settlement

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Breaking Legal Barriers

Breaking Legal Barriers: Alsuwaidi & Company Secures Landmark Ruling on Challenging Supreme Medical Liability Committee Reports

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When an expert committee’s findings are deemed final, does that mean they are truly beyond challenge? This was the question at the centre of a recent case before the Federal Supreme Court – Cassation Division, where Alsuwaidi & Company successfully argued that judicial oversight remains a fundamental safeguard—even in cases where the law suggests otherwise.

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Chambers Global Practice Guide UAE: Enforcement of Judgments 2024

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We are pleased to share with you our contribution to the Chambers Global Practice Guide UAE: Enforcement of Judgments 2024 This guide provides the latest legal information on the identification of another party’s asset position, the costs and time involved in the enforcement of domestic and foreign judgments, challenges to enforcement, and the process of enforcing arbitral

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Chambers Global Practice Guide UAE: Enforcement of Judgments 2023

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We are pleased to share with you our contribution to the Chambers Global Practice Guide UAE: Enforcement of Judgments 2023 This guide provides the latest legal information on the identification of another party’s asset position, the costs and time involved in the enforcement of domestic and foreign judgments, challenges to enforcement, and the process of enforcing arbitral award. Many

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International judicial delegation

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International Judicial Delegation in Criminal Matters As the means of communications advanced among various persons and entities, transportation and travel among countries have become easier along with the conclusion of transactions of all kinds including commercial transactions and banking transfers, and other cross-border transactions that can be completed in a matter of minutes or less

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From the 02 of January 2022 a Bounced Cheque will be considered an execution deed

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Federal Decree Law No. 14 of 2020 was issued to amend certain provisions of the Federal Commercial Transactions Law No. 18 of 1993 and was published in the Official Gazette in Issue 687 (Supplement) issued on September 30, 2020. This law will come into force on 02 January 2022, and a number of provisions have

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Financial cybercrime since the COVID-19 Pandemic:

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CRIMINALS HAVE BEEN BUSY: The COVID-19 pandemic dominated 2020. Cybercriminals have been busy exploiting vulnerabilities as a result of the pandemic, disrupting companies with remote working becoming a reality. We are all more exposed to cyber fraud due to the inevitable digital dependence, and this has resulted in cases of financial cybercrime being at an

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Cyber Blackmailing

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Cyber blackmailing is the threat of disclosing certain information about a person, or doing something to harm a threatened person if the threatened person does not respond to certain requests. This information is usually embarrassing or socially destructive. A common form of blackmail is threatening the victim to share private pictures or videos or expose

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