Recent MattersUnited Advocates received a breakthrough judgement from the Dubai court of appeal after reaffirming the longstanding precedent to settle commercial disputes relating to the dispute of jurisdiction
It was concluded that Dubai Courts shall have exclusive jurisdiction whenever it is evident that disputed parties’ residency falls within the jurisdiction of the Dubai courts, even in cases whereby parties opt-in for foreign jurisdiction to govern the contract. United Advocates secured a remarkable judgement for their clients. The Dubai Court of appeal held that...