Unilateral Arbitration Clauses and How to Draft “Safe” Dispute Resolution Clauses

Unilateral dispute resolution clauses are common in cross-border trading and finance documents, particularly where one party has stronger bargaining leverage. The typical structure is that both parties are directed to one forum (often arbitration), but…

Navigating the Pitfalls of Arbitration in the UAE

While the UAE has positioned itself as a global arbitration hub, conducting arbitration there can be a minefield, especially for foreign parties unfamiliar with the nuances of its legal landscape. The UAE arbitration framework is…

New Amendments To UAE Federal Decree Law No. 33/2021 on Labour Relations

On 29 July 2024, the new Federal Decree Law No. 9/2024 was enacted and introduced significant amendments to certain provisions of Federal Decree Law No. 33/2021, which governs labor relations. These changes, effective from 31…