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

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…

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Ravi P. Jawani
Enforcing Foreign Court Judgments and Arbitration Awards in the UAE: A Simple Guide

When a court or arbitration panel issues a ruling in another country, enforcing it in the UAE isn’t always automatic. Specific legal steps are required to ensure that foreign judgments and arbitration awards are recognized…

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Mahmoud Ahmed
Understanding the Jurisdiction, Powers, Function and Fees of the Insurance Committee for Settling and Resolving Insurance Disputes

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has established a unified regulatory body for the insurance and banking sectors, known as the Ombudsman Unit for the United Arab Emirates “Sanadak” (operating under the UAE Central Bank) Sanadak commenced…

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Habib Babikir
Fichte & Co Expands Expertise with the Appointment of Manik Verma as Partner – Ship & Aviation Finance

Dubai, UAE – 17 March 2025 – Fichte & Co is pleased to announce the appointment of Manik Verma as Partner – Ship & Aviation Finance, reinforcing the firm’s position as a leading provider of…

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Chiara De Maria