WFW secures success for Gulf Wings in DIFC Court of Appeal23 January 2023
The decision reinforces the guiding principle that contemnors must make good what has been lost as a result of their contempt.
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WFW Dubai named Litigation and Dispute Resolution Team of the Year at The Oath Legal Awards 202225 November 2022
The Oath Middle East Legal Awards recognises legal teams who are a cut above the rest and are revolutionising the region.
United Arab Emirates: Crypto asset regulation17 November 2022
In an article for Thomson Reuters, Partner Charlotte Bijlani and Associate Haya Al Bawab provide an overview of crypto asset regulation in the United Arab Emirates.
Examining Russian sanctions in the transport sector and the impact on international arbitration16 November 2022
Join Watson Farley & Williams for our session ‘Examining Russian sanctions in the transport sector and the impact on international arbitration’ on 16 November 2022, as part of Dubai Arbitration Week 2022.
A major step towards increased judicial cooperation between the English and UAE courts22 September 2022
The enforcement of foreign court judgments in the UAE has always been notoriously difficult and uncertain. The recent directive issued by the UAE Ministry of Justice requiring the Dubai Courts to enforce English judgments is likely to increase collaboration between the English and UAE Courts.
The Introduction of the New Data Protection and Cybercrime Laws in the UAE11 January 2022
The UAE has made significant amendments to its Data Protection Law and Cybercrime Law, which came into effect on 2 January 2022.
The rise of data protection and impact on UAE businesses22 November 2021
Data privacy and the regulation of data protection have become increasingly relevant topics with the rise of the digital age. Now, more than ever, consumers are communicating, socialising, banking and shopping online.
Payment Orders – Latest updates and best practice for creditors pursuing simple debts13 October 2021
In September 2021, a change was made to the UAE Civil Procedure Code (Federal Law 11 of 1992) (“CPC”) relating to Payment Orders.
Dubai Decree changes the Legal Landscape6 October 2021
Partner Charlotte Bijlani, Counsel Soraya Corm-Bakhos and Senior Associate Thomas Whitfield have published an article in Thomson Reuters which examines the issuance of Decree No. 34 of 2021.
Decree No. 34 of 2021 enhances the status of the Dubai International Arbitration Centre21 September 2021
The Ruler of Dubai has issued Decree No. 34 of 2021, significantly reforming and enhancing the status of the Dubai International Arbitration Centre.