Tag: Dubai Lawyers

Understanding the legal risk of disclosing secrets in the UAE In the United Arab Emirates, the law treats the protection of secrets with exceptional seriousness. Whether a person is an employee, a business owner, a professional such as a doctor or a lawyer, or a resident handling personal data or government information, that person may […]

Entrusting another person with confidential information is ultimately an act of trust. In the United Arab Emirates, this trust is strongly protected by law. Whether the information concerns an employer’s business plans, a client’s personal data, a government project, or a company’s trade secrets, disclosing secrets can lead to severe civil and criminal liability. Understanding […]

UAE Gratuity Calculator – How to Accurately Calculate End-of-Service Gratuity Under Current UAE Labour Law Estimated reading time: 24 minutes Key Takeaways The UAE end-of-service gratuity formula for private-sector expats is unified and straightforward since the 2022 law change. End-of-service gratuity is calculated only on last basic salary — not total salary or allowances (unless […]

M&A Legal Services UAE: A Practitioner-Level Guide for Business Acquisition Law in Dubai Estimated reading time: 28 minutes Key Takeaways M&A legal services UAE encompasses federal, free-zone, and common-law frameworks, requiring tailored approaches for each transaction type. The due diligence process UAE is highly detailed and impacts transaction structure, risk allocation, and integration planning. The […]

Corporate Governance UAE: Legal Framework, Compliance Architecture and Best-Practice Implementation Estimated reading time: 33 minutes Key Takeaways The UAE’s corporate governance architecture is set by Federal Decree-Law No. 32 of 2021, updated by Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2025, aligning closely with international best practices. The regulatory environment is multi-layered, spanning federal law, emirate-level rules, […]

Stranded Outside the UAE: Can an Employer Withhold Salary, Refuse Leave, or Terminate Employment Under UAE Labour Law? A detailed UAE labour law analysis of whether employers may stop salary when employees are stranded outside the UAE, including leave, remote work, sickness, unauthorised absence, dismissal without notice, force majeure, and whether employees can rely on […]

Annual Business Renewal Procedures in the United Arab Emirates: A Practitioner-Level Roadmap for Post-Incorporation Compliance in 2026 and Beyond Estimated reading time: 12 minutes Key Takeaways Annual business renewal procedures are essential to maintain licence validity, avoid fines and ensure continuous operation in mainland, free-zone and financial free-zone jurisdictions. Understanding the interplay between Federal Decree-Law […]

Defamation Liability for Online Platforms in UAE: Cybercrime Compliance, Content Moderation and Risk Mitigation for Digital Knowledge Providers Estimated reading time: 20 minutes Key Takeaways Federal Decree-Law No. 34 of 2021 and its amendments form the cornerstone of the UAE’s online defamation and cybercrime framework. No broad safe harbour exists—platforms and administrators can face liability […]

Wrongful Civil Proceedings in the UAE: Can a Party Claim Compensation for Abuse of Litigation and Enforcement Rights? The right to access the courts and pursue legal remedies is a protected principle under UAE law. However, that right is not unlimited. When litigation or enforcement procedures are used in bad faith, supported by deception, or […]