Tag: Dubai Lawyers

Why this matters when debt becomes unmanageable Estimated reading time: 24 minutes Key Takeaways Personal insolvency and business bankruptcy are separate UAE legal routes, and the correct route depends on whether the debtor is an ordinary natural person, trader, company, civil company, or guarantor. Federal Decree-Law No. (19) of 2019 remains the principal framework for […]

Bounced Cheque UAE 2026: Direct Execution, Criminal Liability and Recovery Strategy Estimated reading time: 16 minutes Key Takeaways Direct execution. A cheque returned for insufficient balance or lack of balance may be enforced as an executive instrument without first filing an ordinary civil claim. Account closed cases. Account closed return reasons require close review because […]

The deadline is a legal risk not an administrative reminder Estimated reading time: 22 minutes Key Takeaways 31 December 2026 is a statutory compliance date. Private sector employers cannot treat the Emiratisation quota deadline as an ordinary human resources target. The 50 employee threshold matters. Establishments with 50 employees or more must calculate Emiratisation by […]

Employer Deducted Visa Cost from Final Settlement UAE: Litigation Remedies for Unlawful Visa Fee, Gratuity, and Final Settlement Deductions in Dubai and the UAE Estimated reading time: 48 minutes Key Takeaways Visa-cost recovery is generally prohibited. Employers generally cannot transfer recruitment, employment, visa, work permit, medical testing, Emirates Identity Card, or ordinary employment-processing costs to […]

The January renewal problem Estimated reading time: 13 minutes Key Takeaways Notice timing controls the dispute: for January renewals, the legally relevant date is calculated backwards from the existing lease expiry date. The official index matters: a landlord’s proposed increase must be supported by the Dubai Land Department Rental Index or a legally recognised valuation […]

DIFC Data Protection Law: Fines, Breach Notification, Data Transfers and Employee Data Compliance After the New Private Right of Action Estimated reading time: 33 minutes Key Takeaways DIFC privacy compliance is now litigation-sensitive. The 2025 private right of action means data subjects may seek compensation in the DIFC Courts for damage caused by contraventions of […]

Personal Insolvency in the UAE: From Settlement of Financial Obligations to Insolvency and Liquidation Estimated reading time: 28 minutes Key Takeaways Two separate routes. UAE personal insolvency law distinguishes between settlement of financial obligations and insolvency followed by liquidation of assets. Timing matters. The settlement procedure is designed as an early-intervention mechanism and may become […]