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Wills, Estates and Succession Planning

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Family Law – UAE and UK

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23 Oct 2025

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Wills, Estates and Succession Planning

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27 Jun 2025

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2 Jun 2025

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Wills, Estates and Succession Planning

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26 May 2025

Commercial

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Family Law – UAE and UK

Civil Marriage for Muslims in the UAE: Legal Process & Requirements

5 May 2025

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30 Apr 2025

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Great Advancements – UAE’s New Personal Status Law vs. the Old Law

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Wills, Estates and Succession Planning

Guardianship of Children: Key Considerations for Parents with Children in the UAE

24 Mar 2025

Corporate

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24 Mar 2025

Commercial

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5 Feb 2025

Family Law – UAE and UK

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7 Jan 2025

Wills, Estates and Succession Planning

Social Media Accounts as Inheritable Digital Assets

12 Dec 2024

Corporate

Considerations for Setting Up a Company in The UAE

9 Dec 2024

Family Law – UAE and UK

Is There A Need For Financial Disclosure In Divorce Cases In The UAE?

3 Dec 2024

Family Law – UAE and UK

Understanding Domestic Violence Laws and Support Systems in the UAE

12 Nov 2024

Family Law – UAE and UK

Top Considerations When Choosing A Family / Divorce Lawyer

17 Oct 2024

Family Law – UAE and UK

Comprehensive Guide to Marriage Procedures in the UAE for Expats

2 Sep 2024

Wills, Estates and Succession Planning

Problematic Probate Processes and How to Mitigate Challenges

17 Aug 2024

Corporate

Changes to Real Beneficiary Ownership Regulations

18 Mar 2024

Family Law – UAE and UK

Domestic Abuse in the UAE

7 Mar 2024

Wills, Estates and Succession Planning

Estate Planning in the UAE – “Ignorantia Juris Non Excusat”

6 Feb 2024

Employment

MoHRE Update

4 Jan 2024

Corporate

Share Purchase Agreement When Buying or Selling Business

4 Jan 2024

Real Property

Hassantuk Programme – Centralised Fire Alarm Systems for Villas

3 Jan 2024

Corporate

Emiratisation Requirement for Private Sector Employees

1 Jan 2024

Commercial

Strict Administrative Penalties for Violation of UAE Commercial Agencies Law

5 Dec 2023

Wills, Estates and Succession Planning

Succession Planning in the UAE: Be Proactive, not Reactive

17 Nov 2023

Corporate

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10 Nov 2023

Commercial

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6 Nov 2023

Commercial

Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and UAE

3 Nov 2023

Dispute Resolution

Non-Payment of Advance on Costs in Arbitration – Waiver of Right to Arbitrate?

1 Nov 2023

Family Law – UAE and UK

New Beginnings – Advancement of Laws concerning Medical Assistance in Reproduction (MAR) in the UAE

23 Oct 2023

Wills, Estates and Succession Planning

Probate in the UAE – A Brief Overview

21 Sep 2023

Family Law – UAE and UK

UAE and UK Divorce proceedings

6 Sep 2023

UK Immigration

Visit Visa for UK from UAE

15 Aug 2023

Wills, Estates and Succession Planning

Changes to Non-Muslim Inheritance law in the UAE – Enforcement of Foreign Wills

17 Jul 2023

Family Law – UAE and UK

Registering Births in the UAE for Ex-Pats

26 May 2023

UK Immigration

Overseas Domestic Worker visa for the UK

16 May 2023

Wills, Estates and Succession Planning

Update your Will – The Deleterious Effects of Stagnation

13 Mar 2023

Family Law – UAE and UK

Money, Assets and Marriage in the UAE in conjunction with Fintasticfemales

3 Mar 2023

Wills, Estates and Succession Planning

Death of a loved one (Ex-patriate) and related legal Issues in UAE

6 Feb 2023

Wills, Estates and Succession Planning

Janu-Worry: Corporate Assets and Inheritance

16 Jan 2023

Certifications and Swearing of Oaths

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9 Jan 2023

Family Law – UAE and UK

Personal Status Law update UAE – December 2022

15 Dec 2022

Wills, Estates and Succession Planning

2023 Changes to Inheritance Law – Federal Decree – Law No. (41) of 2022 On Civil Personal Status

12 Dec 2022

Wills, Estates and Succession Planning

International Property Protection

29 Nov 2022

Family Law – UAE and UK

Validity of Foreign Nuptial Agreements in the UAE

21 Nov 2022

DIFC Employment Solutions

Unemployment Insurance Scheme – commences 1 January 2023

4 Nov 2022

Wills, Estates and Succession Planning

BLOGTOBER

4 Nov 2022

Real Property

Registration of Co-Occupants Across Properties in Dubai

17 Oct 2022

Family Law – UAE and UK

Registering Births in UAE – The New Law

17 Oct 2022

Corporate

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23 Sep 2022

Corporate

DIFC LAUNCHES FIRST GLOBAL FAMILY BUSINESS AND PRIVATE WEALTH CENTRE

23 Aug 2022

Real Property

Off Plan Real Estate Dubai – The Risks, Rules and Due Diligence

4 Aug 2022

Family Law – UAE and UK

Children and the Law in UAE : Case study

23 Jun 2022

Family Law – UAE and UK

Financial Remedies Procedure upon Divorce in England

5 May 2022

Family Law – UAE and UK

UK Divorce – The New Law – Elimination of the blame game

6 Apr 2022

Commercial

UAE Agency and Distributorship: Where are we now?

23 Mar 2022

Family Law – UAE and UK

Having a child out of wedlock in UAE

7 Feb 2022

Dispute Resolution

Arbitration as a Form of Dispute Resolution

26 Jan 2022

Wills, Estates and Succession Planning

New Year, New Will

19 Jan 2022

Family Law – UAE and UK

Prenuptial Agreements: Essential Considerations and Legal Insights

5 Jan 2022

Family Law – UAE and UK

Family Law Update – The New Law in Abu Dhabi

9 Nov 2021

Wills, Estates and Succession Planning

Breaking News – DIFC Wills are now VAT-Exempt!

10 Oct 2021

Wills, Estates and Succession Planning

The Importance of Having a Will

6 Oct 2021

Family Law – UAE and UK

Mahr – Potential Capital Liability on Divorce – UAE and English Divorce Proceedings

23 Sep 2021

Family Law – UAE and UK

Financial planning and setbacks associated with separation or divorce

13 Jul 2021

Commercial

100 Percent Foreign Ownership Of Mainland Companies In The UAE

20 May 2021

Dispute Resolution

Three good reasons why parties should try to settle disputes

6 May 2021

Family Law – UAE and UK

How to Legally Marry in the UAE during Covid Times

29 Apr 2021

Family Law – UAE and UK

Divorce in UAE – March 2021

27 Mar 2021

Corporate

Judicial Appointments in the DIFC Courts – a pivotal moment for Female Emirati Lawyers in the UAE

21 Feb 2021

Wills, Estates and Succession Planning

Abu Dhabi Wills Registration Process

11 Feb 2021

Dispute Resolution

UAE changes made to the Federal Criminal and Civil Codes

18 Nov 2020

Family Law – UAE and UK

Changes to Family Law in UAE

18 Nov 2020

Dispute Resolution

Presidential changes to UAE Criminal, Civil and Personal Status Laws

10 Nov 2020

Employment

Amendments to the UAE Labour Law

21 Oct 2020

Corporate

Compliance Requirements relating to Beneficial Owners in UAE

13 Oct 2020

Family Law – UAE and UK

Attestation of documents for use in UAE

23 Sep 2020

Corporate

UAE Economic Substance Regulation Update

17 Sep 2020

Employment

UAE Labour Law Factsheet

1 Sep 2020

Corporate

Jebel Ali Free Zone Issues New Offshore Regulations

11 Aug 2020

Family Law – UAE and UK

Covid – 19 Update on travelling to the UK and UK visa applications in UAE

20 Jul 2020

Corporate

COVID-19 – UAE Wills Registration in light of Social Distancing

21 Jun 2020

Family Law – UAE and UK

Covid – 19 Ex-pat Overview for Starting the Divorce process in UAE or UK

14 Jun 2020

Employment

COVID-19: Returning to Work

4 Jun 2020

Commercial

COVID-19 – Support for Commercial Occupiers in Dubai (Outside of DIFC)

16 Apr 2020

Family Law – UAE and UK

Overview of Family Law and Children Issues in UAE

8 Apr 2020

Commercial

COVID-19 – Quick Business & Legal Updates

30 Mar 2020

Uncategorized

My thoughts…. By Dee Popat

23 Mar 2020

Corporate

Gender Equality and Multiculturalism- Part 1

10 Mar 2020

Litigation Excellence

A Brief Overview of Litigation in Dubai

5 Mar 2020

Corporate

Dubai Multi Commodities Centre Issues New Regulations for Companies

24 Feb 2020

Family Law – UAE and UK

Guardianship of Minor Children in the UAE

9 Feb 2020

Family Law – UAE and UK

Breakdown of the Family Unit

7 Jan 2020

UK Immigration

Overview of travelling to the UK

12 Dec 2019

Employment

The new ADGM Employment Regulations 2019 – What changed?

4 Dec 2019

Corporate

Key Considerations for Starting a New Business Relationship

25 Nov 2019

Commercial

New Insolvency Law for Individuals

19 Nov 2019

Commercial

How To Sell Your UAE Business – Do It Once, Do It Right!

31 Oct 2019

Family Law – UAE and UK

Muslim Marriages & Rights For Women Whose Husbands Have Multiple Wives

22 Oct 2019

Corporate

Why your U.A.E. business needs written contracts

1 Oct 2019

Corporate

New UAE Economic Substance Regulations

29 Sep 2019

UK Immigration

UK Immigration –Student Visa

17 Sep 2019

Corporate

Top 3 tips for businesses when drafting T&Cs and-or other contracts in Dubai, UAE

1 Sep 2019

Corporate

Five Common Mistakes Made When Setting Up a Business in Dubai

14 Aug 2019

Family Law – UAE and UK

Destination Wedding – UAE

8 Aug 2019

Dispute Resolution

Medical Malpractice

28 Jul 2019

Corporate

13 Business Sectors in UAE now eligible for 100% Foreign Ownership

18 Jul 2019

Employment

New DIFC Employment Law – The Changes

8 Jul 2019

Family Law – UAE and UK

Post Nuptial Agreement

30 Jun 2019

Dispute Resolution

Why opt for Arbitration in UAE?

26 Jun 2019

Corporate

A Single Licence to do Business in all Free-zones

19 Jun 2019

Corporate

Consequences Of Not Holding An Annual General Meeting

22 May 2019

UK Immigration

Tier 1 Start-Up Visa and Innovator Visa

20 May 2019

Commercial

How to Give Charity Legally in the UAE

14 May 2019

UK Immigration

New UAE visa system – Long-term UAE residency visas for expatriates in five new job categories

9 May 2019

Dispute Resolution

What to do if an investment disappears

30 Apr 2019

Real Property

Five points to remember about the landlord and tenant relationship

18 Apr 2019

Family Law – UAE and UK

Spousal Maintenance and Compensation for Ex-pats following Divorce: UAE v UK

2 Apr 2019

Employment

Annual Leave – FAQs – UAE Labour Law

3 Mar 2019

Wills, Estates and Succession Planning

Drawing up a will in the UAE can come with a hefty bill

24 Feb 2019

Corporate

Instant Licence

17 Feb 2019

UK Immigration

Visa Rules for Divorced Women

14 Feb 2019

Litigation Excellence

A General Overview of the Litigation Process of the Dubai Courts

10 Feb 2019

Employment

Notice Period – All you need to know

3 Feb 2019

Employment

Multi-employer In The UAE – Working for Two Employers At One Time

28 Jan 2019

Family Law – UAE and UK

How to have a Happy Marriage

27 Jan 2019

Wills, Estates and Succession Planning

Wills Update in UAE – Local Law – 2019

21 Jan 2019

UK Immigration

Navigating the UK Spouse Visa

13 Jan 2019

Employment

Employees in the UAE (private sector) – Which rights are they entitled to?

16 Dec 2018

Real Property

Property Matters: Top Tips for Landlords

10 Dec 2018

Corporate

Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority Issues New Regulations for Offshore Companies

18 Oct 2018

Corporate

Directors Who Provide Independent Services to Legal Entities are Liable to Pay VAT

28 Apr 2018

Family Law – UAE and UK

Debt and Married Couples in the UAE

18 Mar 2018

Dispute Resolution

DIFC Small Claims Tribunal- HANEUL v HEGE LLP

2 Nov 2017

Family Law – UAE and UK

Child Custody Law in the UAE

14 Sep 2017

Real Property

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Issues Law Regarding Private Facilities in Dubai

7 Sep 2017

Family Law – UAE and UK

Adoption guide for British Expats in Dubai

19 Jul 2017

Employment

Employer successfully claims back advance commission and other employment law updates

10 Jul 2017

Corporate

KYC – Do you Know Your Client?

21 Jun 2017

Commercial

UAE severance of diplomatic relations with Qatar – How does it affect you and your company?

13 Jun 2017

Family Law – UAE and UK

Quick fire Questions and Answers on Divorce in Dubai

29 May 2017

Employment

Ramadan Working Hours in the UAE

21 May 2017

Dispute Resolution

Introduction of Technology & Construction Division in DIFC – A welcome new forum for “technically complex” disputes

15 May 2017

Wills, Estates and Succession Planning

Making a Will: Top 5 considerations

9 May 2017

Employment

Why You Should Pay the Final Dues to an Employee Quickly

1 May 2017

Commercial

Commercial Companies Law Update

9 Apr 2017

Family Law – UAE and UK

Potential Issues You Could Face Prior To Your Marriage In The UAE

9 Apr 2017

Wills, Estates and Succession Planning

Do you need a new Will? – 6 Reasons Why You Might

13 Mar 2017

Corporate

Incorporating Your Business in Dubai

28 Feb 2017

Corporate

Dubai Creative Clusters Authority Issues New Regulations for Private Companies

20 Feb 2017

Wills, Estates and Succession Planning

Where There’s a Will – Ramble Round Up

15 Feb 2017

Employment

Negotiating Terms of Settlement & other employment updates

9 Feb 2017

Family Law – UAE and UK

Overview Of Mixed Marriages And The Law In The UAE

5 Feb 2017

Commercial

10 facts on the Commercial Companies Law that you cannot ignore

1 Feb 2017

Employment

Embracing Parenthood in the UAE: Your Leave, Your Time!

15 Jan 2017

Corporate

Jebel Ali Free Zone Issues New Regulations

11 Jan 2017

Employment

James Berry & Associates Employment Department E-Bulletin

8 Jan 2017

Corporate

The Best Licensing Options for Your Business

3 Jan 2017

Real Property

Recent Developments in Real Property Procedures

20 Dec 2016

Wills, Estates and Succession Planning

DIFC Wills to now cover RAK-based assets

19 Dec 2016

Family Law – UAE and UK

Divorce Jurisdiction: UK or UAE ?

8 Dec 2016

Employment

Protecting Your Business – Post-Termination Restrictions in the UAE

4 Dec 2016

Corporate

Is your Business ‘Fighting Fit’?

27 Nov 2016

Corporate

Do you really want to pay fines of AED2000 per day? Find out how to prevent your company from being fined.

20 Nov 2016

Family Law – UAE and UK

Divorce for Dubai Expats: Can Sharia Law Work for You?

16 Nov 2016

Employment

UAE Labour Law Terms Every Employee Needs to Know

14 Nov 2016

Corporate

Why do Companies need a Minute Book?

6 Nov 2016

Family Law – UAE and UK

Divorce in England for UAE Residents

2 Nov 2016

UK Immigration

One Stop Shop for your UK Immigration Needs

16 Oct 2016

Family Law – UAE and UK

Marriage and Pregnancy in the UAE

29 Sep 2016

Corporate

New Deadline announced – 30th June 2017

20 Jun 2016

Family Law – UAE and UK

Ensuring your UAE marriage is legal

15 Apr 2016

Real Property

Living, Working and Doing Business in Dubai: Rental laws – Rent Renewal

30 Mar 2016

Family Law – UAE and UK

Expert Advice – Marrying in the UAE

11 Feb 2016

Real Property

Living, Working and Doing Business in Dubai: Rental laws – Renting for The First Time

28 Jan 2016

Family Law – UAE and UK

International Relocation of Children in the United Arab Emirates: Overview

1 Jan 2016

Corporate

En route to a more transparent and flexible UAE Labour market

31 Dec 2015

Real Property

How ‘off-plan’ works by Claire McCarthy

27 Dec 2015

Corporate

Setting Up in Dubai

1 Oct 2015

Corporate

Is your Company’s Constitution Up to date?

30 Sep 2015

Corporate

A Positive Step-New Anti-Discrimination Law in the UAE

29 Sep 2015

Wills, Estates and Succession Planning

Life Insurance Treatment on Death

1 Sep 2015

Dispute Resolution

Small Claims – Small Costs – Small Worries

1 Sep 2015

Employment

HR Focus

1 Sep 2015

Family Law – UAE and UK

Divorce in the United Arab Emirates

2 Aug 2015

Wills, Estates and Succession Planning

Rest in Peace

1 Jul 2015

Dispute Resolution

Be Careful What You Publish Online

29 Jun 2014

Wills, Estates and Succession Planning

Wills, Inheritance & Guardianship of Children in UAE

2 Jun 2014

Real Property

Rental Increases in Dubai

20 Jan 2014

Articles

Buying Property in Dubai (onshore) -A Useful Guide for the Form F

Setting Up In The Mainland Or In A Free Zone – Confused?

ADJD Muslim Expat Wills in the UAE – Understanding the Legal Framework and Process

Civil vs Common Law Proceedings For Family Law

Understanding M&A Transaction Stages: From Term Sheet to Closing

Who should I trust to draft my will? Am I being overly cautious?

Mediation in the UAE – Your First Call for Business Disputes?

ARBITRATION IN THE UAE: UNDERSTANDING “SEAT” AND “VENUE”

MOA of an LLC – Guidelines to Shareholders

Law No. 2 of 2025: Non-Muslim DIFC Wills, and the exclusion of Dubai Courts in the Administration of Estates

Spice, Flavour & Strategy: Franchising your Restaurant in the UAE

Civil Marriage for Muslims in the UAE: Legal Process & Requirements

UAE Freezones & Convertible Loan Notes: A Match Not Made in Investment Heaven?

Great Advancements – UAE’s New Personal Status Law vs. the Old Law

Guardianship of Children: Key Considerations for Parents with Children in the UAE

UAE FREE ZONE COMPANIES CAN NOW OPERATE IN THE MAINLAND

Cross-Border Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) in the UAE: Key Insights for Global Investors

Is January the Month for Divorces or Is This a Myth?

Social Media Accounts as Inheritable Digital Assets

Considerations for Setting Up a Company in The UAE

Is There A Need For Financial Disclosure In Divorce Cases In The UAE?

Understanding Domestic Violence Laws and Support Systems in the UAE

Top Considerations When Choosing A Family / Divorce Lawyer

Comprehensive Guide to Marriage Procedures in the UAE for Expats

Problematic Probate Processes and How to Mitigate Challenges

Changes to Real Beneficiary Ownership Regulations

Domestic Abuse in the UAE

Estate Planning in the UAE – “Ignorantia Juris Non Excusat”

MoHRE Update

Share Purchase Agreement When Buying or Selling Business

Hassantuk Programme – Centralised Fire Alarm Systems for Villas

Emiratisation Requirement for Private Sector Employees

Strict Administrative Penalties for Violation of UAE Commercial Agencies Law

Succession Planning in the UAE: Be Proactive, not Reactive

Notary Services in English

No Prison for Debt

Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and UAE

Non-Payment of Advance on Costs in Arbitration – Waiver of Right to Arbitrate?

New Beginnings – Advancement of Laws concerning Medical Assistance in Reproduction (MAR) in the UAE

Probate in the UAE – A Brief Overview

UAE and UK Divorce proceedings

Visit Visa for UK from UAE

Changes to Non-Muslim Inheritance law in the UAE – Enforcement of Foreign Wills

Registering Births in the UAE for Ex-Pats

Overseas Domestic Worker visa for the UK

Update your Will – The Deleterious Effects of Stagnation

Money, Assets and Marriage in the UAE in conjunction with Fintasticfemales

Death of a loved one (Ex-patriate) and related legal Issues in UAE

Janu-Worry: Corporate Assets and Inheritance

Certifying true copies, witnessing documents and attestation of documents

Personal Status Law update UAE – December 2022

2023 Changes to Inheritance Law – Federal Decree – Law No. (41) of 2022 On Civil Personal Status

International Property Protection

Validity of Foreign Nuptial Agreements in the UAE

Unemployment Insurance Scheme – commences 1 January 2023

BLOGTOBER

Registration of Co-Occupants Across Properties in Dubai

Registering Births in UAE – The New Law

Reciprocity of English and UAE Court Judgments

DIFC LAUNCHES FIRST GLOBAL FAMILY BUSINESS AND PRIVATE WEALTH CENTRE

Off Plan Real Estate Dubai – The Risks, Rules and Due Diligence

Children and the Law in UAE : Case study

Financial Remedies Procedure upon Divorce in England

UK Divorce – The New Law – Elimination of the blame game

UAE Agency and Distributorship: Where are we now?

Having a child out of wedlock in UAE

Arbitration as a Form of Dispute Resolution

New Year, New Will

Prenuptial Agreements: Essential Considerations and Legal Insights

Family Law Update – The New Law in Abu Dhabi

Breaking News – DIFC Wills are now VAT-Exempt!

The Importance of Having a Will

Mahr – Potential Capital Liability on Divorce – UAE and English Divorce Proceedings

Financial planning and setbacks associated with separation or divorce

100 Percent Foreign Ownership Of Mainland Companies In The UAE

Three good reasons why parties should try to settle disputes

How to Legally Marry in the UAE during Covid Times

Divorce in UAE – March 2021

Judicial Appointments in the DIFC Courts – a pivotal moment for Female Emirati Lawyers in the UAE