Intellectual Property Law

Winning a UAE arbitration does not automatically mean recovery. Domestic arbitral awards must first be ratified by the UAE courts, and award debtors often challenge enforcement on procedural grounds.

A late construction defects claim is not automatically valid under UAE decennial liability rules. Contractors often succeed or fail based on limitation periods, delivery dates, and whether the alleged defect is truly structural.

Federal Decree-Law No. 6 of 2025 reshaped how insurance companies are regulated in the UAE. This guide explains licensing, compliance, enforcement, Sanadak disputes, takaful structures, reinsurance, and what insurers must do before the 16 September 2026 reconciliation deadline.