Successful IP Enforcement: Protecting a Leading E-Commerce Brand Against Multiple Infringements Across the UAE
In one of the year’s most significant intellectual property enforcement efforts, M&CO Legal’s Dispute Resolution Team successfully represented a regional e-commerce leader in three coordinated IP infringement cases before UAE courts — achieving favorable, final, and binding outcomes that fully restored the client’s brand exclusivity.
A Landmark with Consequences: The CJT’s Latest Decision and Its Implications for Enforcement within the DIFC
On 2 September 2025, the Conflicts of Jurisdiction Tribunal (CJT) issued a landmark decision in Serene Resources DMCC v Energen DMCC, holding that the DIFC Courts lacked jurisdiction to enforce a Dubai-seated SIAC award while set aside proceedings were ongoing in the Dubai Courts. The ruling underscores the primacy of the Dubai Courts as the “holder of general jurisdiction” and signals a shift in the enforcement framework within the DIFC, with significant implications for award creditors seeking to rely on the DIFC as a conduit jurisdiction.
“Exceptional Urgency” Under Expedited Proceedings – Considerations for a Successful Application
This article explores the concept of ‘exceptional urgency’ under DIAC Rules 2022, offering practical guidance and examples from leading arbitral institutions to help secure expedited proceedings.
The new announcement by Dubai Courts on the establishment of the first division for the inheritance of non-Muslims and the execution of their wills
Why inheritance of non-Muslims or their Wills drafting is so crucial? The principal source of inheritance legislation in the UAE is Sharia Law and it has been incorporated and codified into various legislative UAE Codes such as the UAE Personal Status Law 2005 and the UAE Civil Code 1985. In this context, Law No. 15 […]
UAE CORPORATE TAX: MINISTRY OF FINANCE ANNOUNCES PENALTIES FOR NON-COMPLIANCE
On 29th July 2023, the UAE Ministry of Finance has introduced the Cabinet Decision No. (75) of 2023 outlining the applicable administrative penalties for violations related to the application of Law No. (47) of 2022 on the Taxation of Corporations and Businesses (“Corporate Tax Law”).
Personal Data Protection in the DIFC – FAQ
What you need to know about Data protection with the DIFC
