Eviction and Rental Disputes in UAE 2026: Risk Free Legal Options for Landlords and Tenants

Eviction and Rental Disputes in UAE: Legal Options for Landlords and Tenants

Eviction and rental disputes in the UAE are among the most common legal conflicts in the real estate sector. With a rapidly growing expatriate population, high-value property investments, and strict regulatory frameworks, misunderstandings between landlords and tenants frequently escalate into legal disputes. Whether you are a landlord seeking lawful eviction or a tenant protecting your […]

Off-Plan Property Dispute in Dubai 2026: How to Protect Your Investment Without Risk

Off-Plan Property Dispute in Dubai: How to Protect Your Investment

Dubai’s real estate market attracts global investors due to strong returns, visionary developments, and investor-friendly policies. Off-plan properties in Dubai, sold before construction is completed, are especially attractive due to lower entry prices and flexible payment plans. However, with opportunity comes risk. Off-plan property disputes in Dubai have increased due to project delays, contract breaches, […]

Recovering Unpaid Invoices in UAE 2026: Step by Step Risk Free Guide

Recovering Unpaid Invoices in UAE 2026: Step by Step Guide for Businesses

Unpaid invoices are not just an inconvenience. They choke cash flow, stall growth, and can quietly destroy an otherwise healthy business. In the UAE, where commercial transactions move fast and contractual obligations are taken seriously, failure to recover unpaid invoices can signal weakness and invite further defaults. Recovering unpaid invoices in UAE is not about […]

How to Sue a Business Partner in UAE: A Step-by-Step Legal Guide

How to Sue a Business Partner in UAE: A Step-by-Step Legal Guide

Suing a business partner is one of the most challenging situations a business owner can face. Whether the dispute involves breach of contract, mismanagement, embezzlement, or fraud, knowing how to handle the legal process in the UAE is critical to protecting your business and personal interests. Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP, an international law firm with […]

Shareholder Arbitration in UAE: How to Protect Your Minority Stake

Shareholder Arbitration in UAE: How to Protect Your Minority Stake

Investing in a company in the UAE can be highly lucrative, but it also comes with inherent risks, especially for minority shareholders. Minority shareholders often face challenges in influencing corporate decisions or protecting their interests in case of disputes with majority shareholders. This is where shareholder arbitration in UAE becomes a critical tool. It provides […]

Can Arbitration Freeze Your Dubai Property? A Comprehensive Risk Free Guide

Can Arbitration Freeze Your Dubai Property? A Comprehensive Risk Free Guide

Property disputes in Dubai are increasingly complex, especially when international investors, developers, and local regulations intersect. One of the questions that often arises during these disputes is: Can arbitration freeze your Dubai property? Understanding the answer requires a detailed look at UAE law, arbitration rules, and the options available to property owners or investors. At […]

Franchise Disputes Arbitration in UAE 2026: How to Protect Your Brand

Franchise Disputes Arbitration in UAE 2026: How to Protect Your Brand

Franchising in the UAE is booming, making it one of the most attractive markets for international and local brands. However, as the franchise industry grows, so does the risk of disputes. Franchise disputes, whether related to contracts, intellectual property, or operational issues, can damage a brand’s reputation and revenue if not handled correctly. Understanding franchise […]

Arbitration Against Banks in UAE 2026: Unpaid Loans and Guarantees

Arbitration Against Banks in UAE: Unpaid Loans and Guarantees

In the United Arab Emirates, the banking sector plays a pivotal role in facilitating business growth and personal financial solutions. However, disputes with banks, particularly over unpaid loans and guarantees, have become increasingly common. When traditional negotiations fail, arbitration against banks in UAE is often the most effective method to resolve these disputes efficiently, legally, […]

Enforcing a Foreign Arbitration Award in the UAE 2026 – Risk Free Guide

Enforcing a Foreign Arbitration Award in the UAE 2026 - Risk Free Guide

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has emerged as a global hub for business and investment, attracting companies and investors from around the world. With international transactions comes the need for dispute resolution across borders. Arbitration has become a preferred method due to its flexibility, confidentiality, and enforceability. However, enforcing a foreign arbitration award in the […]

How to Draft an Arbitration Clause That Cannot Be Challenged in UAE – Risk Free Guide

How to Draft an Arbitration Clause That Cannot Be Challenged in UAE

In today’s global business environment, disputes are inevitable. Companies operating in the UAE often prefer arbitration over litigation due to its speed, confidentiality, and international enforceability. However, a poorly drafted arbitration clause can lead to challenges, delays, and costly disputes over the jurisdiction or enforceability of the agreement. At Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP, we advise […]