Conflict of Laws

JUNE 1, 2024

It proposes a modification to English law which aims to ensure that jurisdictional decisions by the English courts take into account their environmental impact – that is to say, the environmental impact of the selection of a particular forum.

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Laws Divorce Diligence Family Law 69

Conflict of Laws

JUNE 26, 2024

Introduction In a previous post , I reported and commented on a decision rendered by the Abu Dhabi Supreme Court (hereinafter “ADSC”) in which the Court addressed the issue of the applicability of the Abu Dhabi Civil Marriage Law (Law No. The action was introduced on 19 March 2024. In that case ( Appeal No.

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Divorce Laws Court Contract 52

Conflict of Laws

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Introduction: I have been reporting on this blog some recent cases from the Dubai Supreme Court (DSC) regarding the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments (see here , here and here ). In that judgment, the English court ordered the division and transfer of property as part of the distribution of matrimonial property on divorce.

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Court Divorce Laws Contract 78

Conflict of Laws

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Introduction It is widely recognized that choice of court and choice of law agreements are powerful tools for structuring and planning international dispute resolution. Choice-of-court agreements conferring jurisdiction on foreign courts are often disregarded or declared null and void.

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Court Laws Contract Court Decisions 69