Dispute Resolution

A new Judicial Authority has been established and announced in Dubai, last month.

"Sanadak" is centralized unit that will examine consumer complaints against financial institutions and insurance companies.

Beginning 2023, the Law governing Family Businesses in the UAE came into force. The Law stipulated that a special judicial committee will be formed, in each Emirate, to handle the settlement of disputes related to these family businesses. Dubai has now established such Committee.

The UAE Arbitration has been amended pursuant to a law recently enacted. Three key changes have been introduced with these amendments that will impact and enhance the efficiency and flexibility of the arbitration law.

Cabinet Resolution No. (105) of 2022 Concerning the Percentage of National Lawyers and Legal Consultants at Foreign Law Firms and Legal Consultancy Offices.

The resolution lists the disputes under the Centre Jurisdiction

A summary of recent major changes to local and international commercial arbitration in Dubai

Over the past quarter there have been two new laws in Dubai to encourage alternative dispute results.