Follow the link below to get in touch with us.
Contact UsInsights
As the UAE continues to strengthen its regulatory framework for virtual assets, crypto-related disputes are becoming increasingly complex, with issues extending beyond blockchain tracing to asset preservation, regulatory engagement, disclosure mechanisms, and recovery strategies. In this article, Karim Mahmoud, Partner, Dispute Resolution, and Damian Wright, Senior Counsel, Dispute Resolution, examine the evolving landscape of crypto disputes in the UAE, including the implications of recent regulatory developments and the practical considerations for parties seeking to protect and recover assets.
In this newsflash, we will provide an overview of the e-invoicing regime, with a focus on in-scope transactions and entities, as well as key deadlines, reporting and data storage obligations, and penalties.
Welcome to the May edition of Hadef Highlights – your bi-monthly update of all things legal and regulatory in the UAE and beyond.
Welcome to the second edition of ECLIPSE, the intellectual property newsletter of Hadef & Partners. This covers a range of intellectual property topics from a UAE perspective which we consider may be of particular interest to local and international entities.
Regional instability and war-related events do not automatically excuse contractual performance under UAE law. Businesses must assess whether the circumstances meet the legal threshold for force majeure or exceptional circumstances. This guide outlines the distinction between the two doctrines, explains how UAE courts assess contractual disruption, and highlights key steps for managing exposure, preserving rights, and reducing commercial risk.
The term ‘souq’ (also spelled as souk, suq, or suk) is an Arabic word for an open-air marketplace or trading district where goods are bought and sold. Economic trading has been a feature of the UAE for many centuries. On a broader level, the UAE continues to be a rapidly growing economy. According to the World Intellectual Property Organisation, the UAE was ranked 30th amongst 139 economies in the Global Innovation Index 2025.
On 8 May 2025, the UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism (MoE) launched the UAE’s first federal Geographical Indications registration system. This establishes a formal mechanism for the registration and protection of products whose qualities, characteristics, or reputation are inherently linked to specific geographic regions within the UAE.
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has made it increasingly easy, and widely accessible, to create highly realistic “deepfakes”. These are manipulated images, videos, or audio recordings that convincingly replicate a particular person’s appearance or voice.
In the UAE’s drive to diversify its economy away from oil, the country has focused on establishing itself as a global player in the fields of finance, tech, and new emerging markets by capitalising on the principle of first mover advantage. The current trend neatly reflects the UAE’s goals of diversification and consolidation.
Podcasts
Follow the link below to get in touch with us.
Contact Us