May 2023

Abu Dhabi Court upholds out-of-scope award and indirect arbitration claims

Abu Dhabi Court upholds out-of-scope award and indirect arbitration claims

Abu Dhabi /

  A recent case from the Abu Dhabi Cassation Court serves as an exemplary canvas on which several key arbitration concepts were explored, particularly concerning the validity and enforceability of an arbitration award that delves beyond the scope of its underlying arbitration agreement and the role of indirect claims in arbitration under the UAE Civil […]

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SpaceX's Potential IPO: Smaller Space Companies and Governance Necessity

FIDIC 2023 Guide: Navigating Risk Effects and Contractor Relief Amidst COVID-19, Inflation and War

Washington D.C. /

  The COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing war have posed unprecedented challenges to the construction industry worldwide. Projects have faced significant disruptions, delays, and cost escalations due to factors such as unavailability of goods, supply chain disruptions, and fluctuating market conditions. In such scenarios, it is crucial for the parties involved to understand the contractual

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War Series: The 1930 Lena Goldfields Precedent and the New Geopolitics of Critical Minerals

Disruption and prolongation construction claims between Canada and the UK

Toronto /

  In the construction industry, disputes often arise due to delays and disruptions, leading to claims for additional time or costs. This article discusses the distinction between disruption and prolongation claims in the United Kingdom (UK) and Canada, with a focus on the application of formulas considering the basis of production, productivity, and efficiency in

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Shariah rules and crypto disputes: UAE court judgment and official Fatwa invalidate cryptocurrency transaction

Shariah rules and crypto disputes: UAE court judgment and official Fatwa invalidate cryptocurrency transaction

Abu Dhabi /

  Brief “Bitcoin is a digital currency that does not meet the legal and Sharia criteria that make it a currency subject to the rulings of dealing with official legal currencies recognized internationally. It also lacks the Sharia controls that make it a commodity capable of being exchanged for other commodities.” In a dispute over

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