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

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…

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…