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Abu Dhabi Court of Appeal Clarifies Protection of Client Assets from Precautionary Attachment
An Abu Dhabi Court of Appeal judgment examining the protection of client assets from precautionary attachment, confirming that investor funds and securities held by a regulated investment firm on behalf of clients must be excluded from attachment for the firm's liabilities, while the firm's own assets remain subject to attachment under UAE law.
Dubai Court of Cassation Confirms Finality of Arbitral Award on a Time-Barred Claim
A Dubai Court of Cassation judgment examining the finality of arbitral awards and the effect of contractual time bars, confirming that a time-barred claim determined by an arbitral tribunal may carry res judicata effect and cannot be relitigated before the Dubai Courts.
Abu Dhabi Court of Appeal Confirms ADGM Jurisdiction in Investment Dispute
An Abu Dhabi Court of Appeal judgment confirming that disputes arising from investments with ADGM-incorporated entities may fall within the jurisdiction of the ADGM Courts where the statutory jurisdictional gateways and substantive connections with the ADGM are satisfied. The decision also clarifies that governing law and jurisdiction are distinct questions and that jurisdiction must be assessed by reference to the applicable statutory framework and the transaction’s underlying connections with the ADGM.
Dubai Court of Appeal Confirms Mandatory MOHRE Referral for Employment-Related Claims
A Dubai Court of Appeal judgment confirming that employment-related recovery claims must follow the mandatory MOHRE dispute-resolution procedure before court proceedings are commenced. The decision also clarifies that courts will assess the substance of the employment relationship rather than the contractual label given to the claim.
Dubai Court of Cassation Clarifies Dubai Jurisdiction in Cross-Border Sales Concluded by Email
A Dubai Court of Cassation judgment confirming that Dubai Courts may exercise jurisdiction over cross-border commercial transactions concluded remotely where acceptance becomes known to the offeror in Dubai. The decision also clarifies how courts distinguish between purchasers and intermediaries by examining the substance of the transaction record.