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Bid Bonds and Evaluation Methods under the 2019 Tender Regulations in Qatar
On 20 June 2019, the Qatar Cabinet issued Decision No. 16/2019 On the issuance of the Implementing Regulation to the Tenders and Bids Law (the “Regulations”). Long-awaited, the new Regulations govern the tendering process as have been established by Law No. 24/2015 Regulating Tenders and Bids, providing detailed provisions regarding
Enforcing Against Horses & Camels in the UAE
Enforcement is an issue that frequently arises with plaintiffs in the United Arab Emirates. The difficulties are multi-fold; lack of follow-up by counsel; aggressive asset transfer and concealment by the defendant (i.e. such as real estate transfer to a spouse); queuing behind prior creditors whom have already issued attachment orders
Piercing the Corporate Veil in the UAE: Suing and Enforcing against LLC Shareholders, Directors and Managers
The volatile mass number of persons establishing, liquidating, or not renewing limited liability companies (LLCs) in the United Arab Emirates causes a plethora of claims being met with enforceability issues – particularly due to lack of assets. Creditors take action against debtor LLCs to find that the latter have expired
Affect of Recent UAE Bankruptcy Legislation on Businesses Facing Cash Flow Difficulties
In March of 2019, an Emirati limited liability company (the “LLC”) had restructured its debts under the Bankruptcy Law; Federal Decree-Law No. 9 of 2016 which was first published in the Official Gazette on 29 September 2016 and came into force on 29 December 2016. Under Chapter 4 of the
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Iran War 2026: Business Risks, Continuity, and Disputes
The events that commenced in the early hours of February 28, 2026, represent the most severe systemic shock to the global economic order in a generation. For the executive leadership reading this publication: the time for theoretical risk modeling has expired. The illusion of a geographically contained Middle East has been irrevocably shattered. We have entered a theater of active, conventional warfare. This comprehensive briefing will serve as your definitive operational and legal blueprint for ensuring corporate solvency, preserving human capital, and navigating the profound legal disputes that are already beginning to crystallize.
Panoramic Tax Controversy United Arab Emirates (Lexology)
This guide on Tax Controversy in the United Arab Emirates, contributed by Wasel & Wasel for Lexology, offers a comprehensive overview of the nation’s framework for tax disputes. It details the core legislation, including the Value Added Tax Law, Excise Tax Law, and Corporate Tax law, and outlines the enforcement powers of the Federal Tax Authority (FTA). The guide explains the mandatory, sequential process for challenging FTA decisions and appeals to the federal courts up to the Federal Supreme Court. Key aspects such as taxpayer rights, the calculation of penalties, the strict “pay now, argue later” principle, and rules of evidence are thoroughly examined. The guide concludes with recent trends, including the UAE’s adoption of the OECD’s Pillar Two framework and influential judicial precedents shaping taxpayer defenses.
A Definitive Commentary on the 2021 ICC Rules of Arbitration Through the Jurisprudence of the United Arab Emirates Courts
A specialized analysis of the 2021 ICC Rules of Arbitration, uniquely framed through the lens of UAE judicial precedent. The commentary is structured article-by-article, citing specific judgments from the Dubai and Abu Dhabi courts where a particular rule was central to the case. It covers a wide range of critical topics, including the effect of the arbitration agreement (Article 6), the constitution of the arbitral tribunal (Article 12), challenges to arbitrators (Article 14), time limits for awards (Article 31), and the decision on costs (Article 38). This text serves as a practical guide offering direct insight into how UAE courts interpret and apply the ICC’s procedural framework in real-world disputes.