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In a recent episode of The Advocate Next Door, Mahmoud Abuwasel, Partner at Wasel & Wasel, joined hosts Kelby Ballena and Margarita Rosa Arango to discuss the intersection of cryptocurrency, cross-border fraud, and dispute resolution. With the UAE serving as a global hub for digital asset adoption, Mahmoud shares exclusive insights into the region’s crypto […]

In the evolving legal landscape of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the intersection between commercial construction disputes and tax compliance presents unique challenges for property owners. Often, contractors withhold essential documentation, particularly tax invoices, as leverage during payment disputes. However, these invoices are strictly required by the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) for taxpayers seeking Value

Introduction The introduction of the UAE Corporate Tax regime via Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 has fundamentally shifted the commercial landscape in the region. As businesses adapt to the new regulatory environment, a critical legal question has emerged: to what extent can a company unilaterally pass its corporate tax liabilities downstream to independent contractors,

The following is an excerpted analysis of topics discussed in the book ‘UAE Crypto Litigation‘, a treatise on the judicial evolution of digital asset disputes in the United Arab Emirates, available at www.uaecryptolitigation.com. In the immediate aftermath of a geopolitical shock, such as the escalating conflict involving Iran, a frantic period of market panic and

The outbreak of the Iran War on 28 February 2026 has abruptly plunged the Middle East into profound operational disruption. Consequently, corporate boards operating within the United Arab Emirates are instinctively looking to the doctrine of force majeure and emergency circumstances (thuroof tari’a) as legal shields. Having acted in over 300 UAE tax dispute procedures,

The following is an excerpted analysis of topics discussed in the book UAE Crypto Litigation, a treatise on the judicial evolution of digital asset disputes in the United Arab Emirates, available at www.uaecryptolitigation.com. A defining feature of blockchain transactions is their irreversibility. If an asset is sent to the wrong address, there is no central

The following is an excerpted analysis of topics discussed in the book UAE Crypto Litigation, a treatise on the judicial evolution of digital asset disputes in the United Arab Emirates, available at www.uaecryptolitigation.com. When a debtor defaults on a loan of 10 Bitcoin, or an employer fails to pay a salary denominated in tokens, what

The following is an excerpted analysis of topics discussed in the book UAE Crypto Litigation, a treatise on the judicial evolution of digital asset disputes in the United Arab Emirates, available at www.uaecryptolitigation.com. In the fast-paced environment of crypto-trading, formal contracts are frequently neglected in favor of instant messaging. Deals worth millions are struck via

Effective January 5, 2026, the global cryptocurrency landscape has shifted with Binance’s transition to a fully regulated structure within the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), in the United Arab Emirates. In this article we analyze the legal implications of this restructuring for investors. We examine the transition from the ambiguous “Binance Operators” to the specific

The legislative framework governing taxation in the United Arab Emirates is subject to periodic revision to address evolving administrative requirements and ensure legal clarity. The foundational statute, Federal Decree-Law No. 28 of 2022 concerning Tax Procedures (published in Official Gazette Issue 737 on 10-10-2022, effective 01-03-2023), has been subsequently amended. The first amendment occurred via