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The DIFC Variable Capital Company (VCC): A Transformative New Company in the DIFC Framework

Florian Herkommer — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:02:39 +0000

On 9 February 2026, the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) enacted the Variable Capital Company Regulations 2026 (Regulations), introducing a new corporate structure within the DIFC legal framework. What is a Variable Capital Company (VCC)? A Variable Capital Company (VCC) is a flexible asset-holding vehicle with variable share capital incorporated in the DIFC under …

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

Anna Mkrtchyan — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 07:49:23 +0000

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 one party retains an option to sue in court (or to choose between arbitration and litigation). An already well-known 2024 …

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DIFC Courts Confirm no DIFC Nexus is Required for Recognition of Foreign Arbitral Awards

Ravi P. Jawani — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:00:45 +0000

In a further affirmation of the DIFC Courts’ pro-arbitration stance, the Court of First Instance in Om v. Ottilie (ARB 017/2025, judgment dated 28 October 2025) has confirmed that domicile, business activity, or the presence of assets in the DIFC are not statutory pre-conditions for the recognition or enforcement of foreign arbitral awards. The judgment …

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Aviation Finance Heading Into 2026: Global Shifts and UAE Momentum

Bhargavi Gadre — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 09:15:33 +0000

As 2025 draws to a close, the aviation finance landscape looks very different from where it stood just a year ago. Aircraft supply remains constrained, investors are returning to structured transactions, and the UAE is rapidly cementing its place as a regional aviation finance hub. Here’s how these developments are shaping what’s next for 2026, …

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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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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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