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Dubai Court of Appeal Examines Bank Liability for Investment Assets Frozen Under UK Sanctions
A Dubai Court of Appeal judgment examining bank liability for investment assets frozen under UK sanctions, highlighting the importance of contractual roles, third-party custody arrangements, asset location and applicable regulatory obligations in cross-border investment disputes.
Dubai Court of Appeal Examines OFAC Sanctions and UAE Banking Obligations
A Dubai Court of Appeal judgment examining the interaction between OFAC sanctions, cross-border payment restrictions and UAE banking obligations, holding that a bank relying on sanctions to retain customer funds must establish the factual and regulatory basis for the restriction and comply with applicable UAE requirements.
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 Appeal Clarifies Scope of Investment Migration Advisory Mandates
A Dubai Court of Appeal judgment confirming that where a service provider's role is limited to advisory, administrative or coordination services in investment migration matters, the refusal of a residence or citizenship application does not, by itself, establish contractual liability.