International arbitration and dispute resolution

Employment contract errors regularly cost UAE employers six-figure sums in penalties and compensation when clauses violate Federal Decree-Law No. 33 requirements. This guide examines mandatory contract particulars, MOHRE registration procedures, probation and notice rules, and the 22 most common drafting mistakes that expose employers to liability.

Commercial contracts determine whether logistics companies recover payment when customers disappear, whether they're liable for six-figure cargo damage, and whether disputes take three months or three years to resolve. This guide examines contracts that actually matter in UAE logistics operations, clauses that fail in Dubai courts, and mistakes that cost logistics companies their margins.

Family business succession remains one of the most critical challenges for UAE enterprises, with commonly cited research suggesting 70% fail to successfully transition to the second generation. This guide examines practical succession models, governance structures, legal entities including DIFC/ADGM foundations, Sharia inheritance implications, and strategies for preserving business unity during generational transfer.