The UAE has introduced new rules governing children’s access to social media platforms, expanding the responsibilities of platforms and other providers within the telecommunications and digital services ecosystem. Cabinet Resolution No. 106 of 2026 Regarding the Regulation of Children’s Access to Social Media Platforms was issued on 17 June 2026 and took effect on 30 […]
Alsuwaidi & Company has been shortlisted in three categories at the Middle East Legal Awards 2026: Innovation through Technology – Private Practice Litigation Team of the Year – Domestic Law Firm Leader of the Year – Middle East Firm – Mohammed R. Alsuwaidi, Managing Partner These shortlistings reflect the firm’s continued commitment to delivering high-quality
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Alsuwaidi & Company has once again been recognised in the Chambers Global 2026 Guide, maintaining its rankings in Dispute Resolution Band 2 and in Employment Law Band 4, alongside new individual recognition in Commercial Contracts. The results reflect the firm’s continued strength in complex disputes, strategic advisory work, and commercially driven transactional matters across the UAE. Firm Recognition
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Alsuwaidi & Company is a finalist at The Oath Middle East Legal Awards 2025 in four categories: Arbitration Team of the Year Litigation Team of the Year Employment Team of the Year Law Firm of the Year – UAE The Oath Awards recognise law firms and practitioners for their work across key practice areas in
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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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Alsuwaidi & Company has been recognised as the Maritime & Transport Team of the Year at the LexisNexis Middle East Legal Awards 2025, in recognition of the firm’s work on high-value, complex shipping and transport matters in the UAE and beyond. This award highlights the work of the winning team: Mohammed Alsuwaidi, Merline Dsouza and
Alsuwaidi & Company has been named among the finalists for five categories at the LexisNexis Middle East Legal Awards 2025. The firm has been shortlisted in the following categories: Arbitration Team of the Year Employment Team of the Year Maritime & Transport Team of the Year Real Estate Team of the Year Trial Advocacy Excellence
Alsuwaidi & Company has been shortlisted in two categories at the Middle East Legal Awards 2025: Innovation through Technology – Private Practice Law Firm Leader of the Year – Middle East Firm: Mohammed R. Alsuwaidi The awards ceremony will take place on Wednesday, 30 April 2025, at the Conrad Dubai. Congratulations to Mohammed R. Alsuwaidi
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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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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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“ESG, Environmental, Social & Governances, is a hot topic for every business discussion and on top of the agenda for every business strategy meeting.” Mr. Mohammed Alsuwaidi, Managing Partner of Alsuwaidi & Company, and Mr. Suneer Kumar, Head of Corporate and Commercial team, shed light on ESG engagement and litigation in various jurisdictions in
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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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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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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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We are pleased to invite you to attend the Zoom Legal Webinar ‘A Tale of 3 Cities: Overview of the legal systems of Abu Dhabi, Dubai & Hong Kong SAR’ which will commence on Thursday 1st June at 11.00 am UAE time (3:00 pm Hong Kong time). Legal experts from Abu Dhabi and Dubai are
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“ESG, Environmental, Social & Governances, is a hot topic for every business discussion and on top of the agenda for every business strategy meeting.” Mr. Mohammed Alsuwaidi, Managing Partner of Alsuwaidi & Company, and Mr. Suneer Kumar, Head of Corporate and Commercial team, shed light on ESG engagement and litigation in various jurisdictions in
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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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We are pleased to share with you our contribution to the Chambers Global Practice Guide UAE: Enforcement of Judgments 2022 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 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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We are pleased to share with you our contribution to the Chambers Global Practice Guide, Litigation 2022 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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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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Amendments on UAE laws involving bounced cheques from 2022 A. Amendments to criminal offences associated with bounced cheque: The most anticipated decree, the Federal Decree No. 14/2020 (the “Decree”) will come into force in January 2022, abrogating provisions of Article 401, 402, and 403 of the Federal Law No. 3/1987 concerning the Penal Code governing
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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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The Chambers Enforcement of Judgments 2021 Global Practice Guide is now available to view online. Alsuwaidi & Company contributed the chapter which focuses on the UAE. 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
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We are pleased to share with you our contribution for the UAE to the Chambers Global Practice Guide: Litigation 2019. 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
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