Impossible, Delayed or Simply More Expensive? Force Majeure and Hardship under the New UAE Civil Code

Commercial disruptions can affect contractual performance in different ways. A government restriction may prevent delivery, a critical asset may be destroyed, or performance may remain possible but become substantially more expensive. These situations are often…

Before the Signature: Why Good Faith Now Matters at the UAE Negotiating Table

What if the biggest legal risk in your next deal has nothing to do with the contract itself? Most businesses assume that legal obligations only kick in once a contract is signed. Under the new…