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Author name: Sameer A Khan

Sameer Khan is one of the Best Legal Consultants in UAE, and Founder and Managing Partner of SK Legal. He has been based in UAE for the past 14 years. During this time, he has successfully provided legal services to several prominent companies and private clients and has advised and represented them on a variety of projects in the UAE.

UAE Free Zones & Corporate Tax: Benefits for EU & US Businesses

How UAE Free Zones and Corporate Tax Policies Benefit Foreign Businesses

The free zones in the UAE are a magnet for EU and North American companies that are looking for growth opportunities in the Middle East and even globally. The UAE economic free zones provide myriad benefits such as 100% foreign ownership, significant tax benefits, and a business-friendly regulatory environment. The UAE’s strategic location at the meeting point […]

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UAE Corporate Law Updates

UAE Corporate Law Updates 2025: What Foreign-Owned LMEs Need to Know

 The UAE has recently overhauled its corporate law, introducing key changes that significantly impact foreign-owned Limited Liability Enterprises (LMEs). The most notable reform is the removal of the mandatory local sponsor requirement, allowing 100% foreign ownership in several sectors.  These updates simplify business incorporation, enhance investor protections, and provide greater operational control for international businesses.

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Role of Technology in DIFC Courts Legal Innovations in UAE

The Role of Technology in DIFC Courts: 2025 Innovations and Future Directions

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is a significant financial free zone that operates under its own distinct legal framework. It features an independent judicial system known as the DIFC Courts, which are governed by specific laws and regulations that differ from those of other courts in Dubai and the UAE. The DIFC Courts function

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Mergers and Acquisition and Joint Ventures

Differences Between Mergers and Acquisitions, and Joint Ventures: Simplified for SMBs

Mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures are common strategies businesses use to grow, expand market reach, and gain a competitive edge. But they work in different ways. Mergers combine two companies by merging into a single entity. Acquisitions happen when a company acquires another company. Joint ventures (JVs) allow businesses to collaborate while remaining independent. Mergers

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Business Partner Conflicts UAE

How Legal Help Can Protect Business Partner Conflicts

Business partner conflicts can escalate quickly, potentially jeopardising the stability and success of your business. A smooth business partnership is essential for the success of any venture, particularly for high-net-worth businesses where stakes are often higher.  Maintaining a conflict-free relationship is vital as it fosters an environment conducive to collaboration and innovation, free from the

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Dubai's 2024-2029 Legislative Strategy

Dubai’s 2024-2029 Legislative Strategy: A Blueprint for Transparent Governance

Dubai has demonstrated a strong commitment to an innovative and transparent Governance through various initiatives and achievements. For example, as part of the Dubai Government Excellence Programme, it established the “Dubai’s 2024-2029 Legislative Strategy” criterion to foster transparency across all government entities.  It encourages the adoption of best practices in drafting, disseminating, and implementing legislation

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DIFC Courts

Key Features of the DIFC Courts Legal Framework

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is a financial-free zone established by Federal Decree No. 35 of 2004. DIFC has independent Courts that apply the DIFC Laws supplemented by common law principles. DIFC Courts serve a crucial function in Dubai’s legal landscape by providing a reliable, efficient, and internationally acknowledged platform for resolving disputes.  The

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Corporate Law Firms

How Corporate Law Firms Simplify Transactions For Businesses

Business transactions are inherently complex and multifaceted. Every transaction is a potential minefield of legal and regulatory complexities that require careful consideration and planning. According to a McKinsey report, “up to 70% of corporate deals fail due to legal and compliance issues”. These issues include mergers and acquisitions, regulatory compliance, contract negotiations, dispute resolution, financial

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Interpretation of Article 38(1) of the ICC Arbitration Rules-OG

Interpretation of Article 38(1) of the ICC Arbitration Rules

The Dubai Court of Cassation has recently revised its interpretation of Article 38(1) of the ICC Arbitration Rules, allowing for a broader understanding of recoverable costs in arbitration. Previous Interpretation of Article 38(1) The Court had previously ruled that Article 38(1) of the ICC Arbitration Rules (quoted below) does not explicitly grant arbitral tribunals the

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