In September 2021, Dubai has seen significant changes to its legal landscape for the resolution of disputes, with Dubai Decree No. 34/2021 coming into force. The decree, issued by the Government of Dubai, abolishes with immediate effect the Emirates Maritime Arbitration Centre (EMAC) and the Dubai International Financial Centre Arbitration Institute (DAI). It establishes a single unified arbitration centre for Dubai, named the Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC), with a structure that replaces the existing Dubai International Arbitration Centre as we know it. Join LexisNexis Middle East and Al Tamimi & Company for an online training session, where our experts will explore the main provisions of Dubai Decree No. 34/2021; the future of arbitration in Dubai; and how the new model compares to other arbitration models (e.g. Abu Dhabi Global Markets (ADGM)).

Join LexisNexis Middle East and Aurifer Middle East Tax for an online training session on ‘Tax Disputes in the UAE’. The training aims to provide an introduction into the essential aspects of tax litigation in the UAE. Our expert will provide a comprehensive overview of the applicable laws and regulations, relevant committees and courts, case law, common issues faced by taxpayers and some recent cases from professional experience. Attendees will also be provided with an insight into the common pitfalls and simultaneously prepare them for when a dispute arises in the UAE, as the steps for litigation will be discussed in detail.

The Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 20/2018) of the UAE took effect at the end of October 2018. The Law is in line with the requirements of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF-GAFI) and significantly improves the foundations laid down in Federal Law No. 4/2002 (the UAE’s Former AML Law). Join LexisNexis Middle East, in partnership with BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem & Associates LLP, for an online training session as our expert looks at the law 3 years since it took effect.