Rita Semaan

Joint ownership disputes in Dubai often arise after handover, when service charges, maintenance obligations, defects and governance problems begin to affect occupied buildings and communities. This article explains the rights and obligations of owners, developers and management entities under Law No. 6 of 2019 and how these disputes are enforced.

Clinical trials in the UAE cannot begin without regulatory approval and carefully structured contractual arrangements between sponsors, CROs and research sites. This article explains the legal framework under the 2024 Medical Products Law and how clinical trial agreements should allocate responsibility, liability and data rights.

Unpaid invoices are rarely just a cashflow issue in the UAE. This article explains the legal routes contractors use to recover payment, including demand notices, payment orders, precautionary attachment, arbitration, and enforcement through the execution court.

Equity incentives can fall apart in the UAE if your company structure cannot support clean issuances, transfers, and leaver outcomes. This guide explains what actually works for Mainland LLCs, PrJSCs, and DIFC or ADGM entities, with practical options like phantom shares, SARs, and true ESOP tracks.

This guide covers everything foreign investors and developers need to know about Dubai real estate law, from freehold ownership and escrow requirements to rental regulations and Golden Visa eligibility. It includes document checklists, common mistakes to avoid, and the latest 2025 regulatory updates.

Transfer pricing in the UAE is now a documentation exercise as much as a tax position. This guide explains when TP disclosure, Master File, and Local File requirements apply and what to prepare before the FTA asks.