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Litigation Under UAE Law

Monetising Arbitration Awards: Turning Paper Wins into Tangible Value

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Converting Arbitral Awards into Real Value: Navigating Monetisation in the UAE Securing a favourable arbitral award is often only half the battle. The greater challenge usually lies in turning that award into actual recovery. Even well-intentioned counterparties may face liquidity constraints or simply refuse to pay, forcing the award creditor into a prolonged enforcement phase […]

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Arbitral Awards in the UAE

The Role of the UAE Local Courts in Enforcing Foreign Arbitration Awards

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Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards in the UAE: A Practical Guide The recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have evolved significantly over the past two decades. Today, the UAE’s onshore courts generally adopt a pro-enforcement approach aligned with international standards. Nonetheless, procedural nuances and formal requirements continue to

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DIFC-LCIA Abolition

What Happens to DIFC-LCIA Arbitration Clauses After Its Abolition?

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Understanding the Impact of Decree No. 34 of 2021 When Dubai issued Decree No. 34 of 2021, it formally abolished the DIFC-LCIA Arbitration Centre and the Emirates Maritime Arbitration Centre (EMAC), consolidating their roles into the Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC). This reform aimed to streamline Dubai’s arbitration landscape, but it also raised a critical

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Latest Developments in UAE Arbitration 2025

Latest Developments in UAE Arbitration 2025: Strengthening the Legal Framework for Dispute Resolution

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In 2025, the latest developments in UAE arbitration include significant judicial decisions in Dubai and Abu Dhabi and the clarification of federal procedural rules, which together reinforce the country’s pro-arbitration stance. Landmark rulings have solidified the authority of arbitral tribunals and streamlined award enforcement, while institutional updates continue to improve the dispute resolution landscape.  Landmark judicial

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The Role of the Expert in Enforcement Proceedings in the UAE

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Enforcement proceedings often move beyond purely legal questions. When a judgment or arbitral award is brought before the UAE courts, issues such as asset valuation, calculation of interest, or compliance with accounting standards can arise. Courts routinely appoint experts from approved rosters to examine the evidence, verify calculations, and provide an objective assessment on technical

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Legal Enforcement

Cease and Desist Notices as Instruments of Legal Enforcement

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We draw your attention to this engaging talk where our Senior Associate, Rajiv Suri, joins hands with Thomson Reuters to examine the practical effectiveness of cease-and-desist notices in intellectual property enforcement in UAE.  The session explores how such notice/s function as a strategic tool to resolve conflict/s involving such intellectual property rights without immediately resorting

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Advancing Fairness in Employment Litigation: DIFC Courts Issue Practice Direction No. 1 of 2025

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On 9 October 2025, the DIFC Courts issued Practice Direction No. 1 of 2025 – Access to Justice in Employment Disputes (PD 1/2025) pursuant to Resolution No. 3 of 2025. This new direction aims to enhance access to justice in employment-related disputes by establishing a proportionate, fair, and efficient procedural framework for all employment claims brought before the Court of First Instance (CFI).

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ADGM Courts

The Dubai ADGM MoU Strengthening Trust in the Reciprocal Enforcement of Judgments

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On 14 January 2025, the Dubai Courts and the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Courts signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) designed to simplify and accelerate reciprocal enforcement of judgments. Far from a technical footnote, the MoU speaks to a growing demand for certainty, efficiency, and trust in how judgments are recognised within the UAE’s

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ArbitrateAD and the UAE’s Arbitration Future: Key Rules and Takeaways

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The launch of ArbitrateAD represents a turning point for arbitration in Abu Dhabi and, by extension, the wider UAE. Effective from 1 February 2024, the ArbitrateAD Arbitration Rules replace the Abu Dhabi Commercial Conciliation and Arbitration Center (ADCCAC). This shift positions Abu Dhabi alongside the world’s leading arbitral centers, offering businesses a forum that is

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UAE Clarifies Arbitration Awards

UAE Clarifies Arbitration Awards: Only Last Page Signature Required 

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The United Arab Emirates has taken a significant step toward strengthening its reputation as an arbitration-friendly jurisdiction.   On August 04, 2025, the Committee for the Unification of Federal and Local Judicial Principles (Committee) issued a landmark clarification: only the final page of an arbitral award must be signed for the award to be valid.   This

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Pre-Litigation Dispute Resolution Framework

Dubai Enhances Pre-Litigation Dispute Resolution Framework

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Legal Update | Law No. 9 of 2025 Dubai has introduced sweeping reforms to its pre-litigation settlement process, signalling a move toward faster, more efficient dispute resolution. Now in effect, Law No. 9 of 2025 amends key provisions of Law No. 18 of 2021, introducing new procedural powers for the courts and the Centre for Amicable Settlement of

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Money Laundering

A Cross-Border Money Laundering and “Deep Fake” Cybercrime Scheme Ends with 10-Year Jail Sentence and Multi-Million Dirham Fines

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Alsuwaidi & Company is proud to announce a significant legal victory in a landmark criminal case involving one of the UAE’s most complex cross-border financial crime prosecutions. The case, which spanned several years and jurisdictions, involved criminal activities committed across multiple countries, including the UAE, and encompassed multiple layers of judicial oversight. It sets a

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Late Payment Interest is Invalid

Dubai Court of Cassation Confirms Late Payment Interest is Invalid in Islamic Finance Contracts

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Cassation Judgments 595/2025 and 608/2025 | July 2025 The Dubai Court of Cassation has issued a landmark ruling confirming that late payment interest clauses in Islamic finance agreements are unenforceable, regardless of how they are labelled. The judgment reinforces the position that Sharia-compliant finance must fully adhere to Islamic legal principles, including the prohibition on

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Arbitral Tribunals

Dubai Court of Cassation Confirms Arbitral Tribunals May Issue Anti-Suit Injunctions

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Judgment dated 3 July 2025 | Strengthening Tribunal Autonomy Under UAE Arbitration Law In a landmark decision, the Dubai Court of Cassation has confirmed that arbitral tribunals seated in the UAE have the authority to issue interim anti-suit injunctions to prevent parties from initiating parallel court proceedings during arbitration. Crucially, the Court ruled that such

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Chambers Global Practice Guide UAE: Litigation 2024

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We are pleased to share with you our contribution to the Chambers Global Practice Guide, Litigation 2024 for the UAE. The latest guide provides expert legal commentary on litigation funding, initiating a lawsuit, representative or collective actions, pre-trial proceedings, discovery, injunctive relief, settlement, damages, appeals, costs, alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and arbitration. Many thanks to Mohammed Alsuwaidi, Reda

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ندوة حول قانون تنظيم علاقات العمل بالتعاون مع غرفة تجارة وصناعة عجمان

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بالتعاون مع غرفة تجارة وصناعة عجمان سيقيم مكتب السويدي  ومشاركوه ندوة حول قانون تنظيم علاقات العمل يقدمها المستشار/رضا حجازي  يوم الاربعاء الموافق 13 سبتمبر  2023 الساعة 10 صباحاً.  تأتي هذه الندوة ضمن سلسلة فعاليات تهدف إلى تعزيز الوعي حول القوانين والأنظمة والتي سيتم تقديمها من خلال خبراء في المجال القانوني. ندعو جميع الشركات والأفراد المهتمين بموضوع

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ندوة علمية من خلال الانترنت حول موضوع : المحاماة والرقمنة تحديات وآفاق

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بالاشتراك مع المنظمة العربية للمحامين الشباب نظم مكتب السويدي ومشاركوه بتاريخ 25 يوليو 2023 ندوة علمية من خلال الانترنت حول موضوع : المحاماة والرقمنة تحديات وآفاق، وخلال هذه الندوة تولى عدد من المستشارين من بلدان عربية مختلفة تقديم عروضا تناولت محاور مختلفة بعلاقة مهنة المحاماة بالرقمنة وتحدياتها من ناحية وما يمكن أن توفره من فرص

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Chambers Global Practice Guide UAE: Litigation 2023

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We are pleased to share with you our contribution to the Chambers Global Practice Guide, Litigation 2023 for the UAE. The latest guide provides expert legal commentary on litigation funding, initiating a lawsuit, representative or collective actions, pre-trial proceedings, discovery, injunctive relief, settlement, damages, appeals, costs, alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and arbitration. Many thanks to Mohammed Alsuwaidi, Robert

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