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A New Era for the Commercial Companies Law: What the 2025 Amendments Mean in Practice

Florian Herkommer — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 10:13:04 +0000

With Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2025, the UAE has implemented one of the most far-reaching updates to its Commercial Companies Law in recent years. Rather than constituting incremental adjustments, the amendments implement structural reforms. The reform agenda is clearly practice-driven. It incorporates concepts long familiar in common law jurisdictions, enhances flexibility for investors and …

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From Sea to Sky: Expanding our Legal Horizons

Bhargavi Gadre — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 08:48:32 +0000

For more than two decades, our firm has helped clients navigate the complex tides of shipping and maritime law in the UAE. From vessel finance and registration to insurance and cross-border disputes, we’ve built a reputation for precision, reliability, and deep sector knowledge. In April 2025, we took an exciting new step and launched our …

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Navigating the Pitfalls of Arbitration in the UAE

Arthur Dedels — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 12:39:06 +0000

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 characterized by distinct regimes. Arbitrations seated in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) are …

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Moving to Dubai: What Germans Should Know

Jasmin Fichte — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 06:56:50 +0000

For wealthy Germans considering emigrating to Dubai, there are many questions and important aspects that need to be clarified. In recent years, Dubai has become a preferred destination for affluent individuals and entrepreneurs who want to benefit from the tax advantages, high quality of life, and diverse business opportunities. In this article, we aim to …

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Significant Changes for RAK ICC: 0% Corporate Tax Benefit For Offshore Companies

Dr. Laura Voda — Fri, 24 Jan 2025 08:23:40 +0000

Following the enactment of the Emiri Decree No. (12) of 2024 Regarding the amendment of Emiri Decree No. (4) of 2016, the Ras Al Khaimah International Corporate Centre (“RAK ICC”) has introduced important changes that impact offshore companies (“Offshore Companies”) and aim to offer operational flexibility and valuable tax incentive. What are the recent changes? …

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Special Purpose Vehicles (“SPVs”) in ADGM And DIFC: A Focus on the Recent Amendments to the “Nexus Requirement”

Carola Uva — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 10:42:27 +0000

The incorporation of Special Purpose Vehicles (“SPVs”) has gained importance in the financial hub of the UAE, specifically within the Abu Dhabi Global Market (“ADGM”) and the Dubai International Financial Centre (“DIFC”). Recent regulatory changes in both jurisdictions have been introduced to simplify the setup process of SPVs and to establish a stronger connection with …

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