Saeed Gaber

Trademark protection in the UAE depends on filing first, not using first. This guide walks corporate counsel and brand owners through the registration process under Federal Decree-Law No. 36 of 2021, the cost and timing options after the October 2025 reform, the choice between a direct UAE filing and a Madrid Protocol designation, and the maintenance rules that decide whether a registration survives.

Decennial liability is one of the most serious risks in UAE construction. This article explains who is exposed, what triggers claims, how the 10-year period works, and what changes in 2026.

The DFSA removed token lists and exposure caps, changing how DIFC crypto funds are built. This article explains licensing, fund vehicles, suitability testing, and what managers need to launch in 2026.

UAE professional negligence claims are shaped by short time bars and strict proof requirements. This article explains how claims against auditors, doctors, engineers, and consultants are built and where they fail.

Once a UAE employer crosses 50 employees, the legal obligations change significantly. This article explains the Emiratisation requirements, mandatory workplace policies, grievance systems, and health and safety obligations that apply.

Corporate tax now reshapes how UAE real estate income is treated across individuals, companies, and free zone structures. This article shows where the 9% risk sits, how exemptions actually work, and how to structure holdings before it becomes expensive to fix.