Author name: advocateshoeb

Indemnity Clause UAE: Why “Alleged Breach” Can Cost You Millions Indemnity clause UAE provisions are often overlooked in sale agreements. Most founders focus on price.Some review warranties. Very few examine the indemnity structure closely. That is where the real risk sits. I reviewed a sale agreement recently where the indemnity required the seller to compensate […]

What Contract Negotiation in UAE Actually Looks Like Contract negotiation UAE businesses engage in is often misunderstood. Most assume it is about tweaking clauses and agreeing commercial terms quickly. So what happens in practice? The other side sends a draft Commercial terms are agreed over email Legal clauses are skimmed or edited without context The

Vendor Agreement UAE: A 60-Second Checklist Before You Sign Vendor agreement UAE negotiations often move fast. The commercial deal is agreed.Timelines are tight.Everyone wants to proceed. So the contract becomes a formality. That is where most problems begin. Because the disputes I see are rarely “legal” at the start. They are operational misunderstandings that were

Why MoUs in UAE Can Become Binding Agreements The Double-Edged Nature of MoUs Memoranda of Understanding are designed to outline preliminary terms. But in practice, they often blur the line between: Non-binding discussions Binding commitments This creates confusion. One party treats it as exploratory.The other treats it as enforceable. When disputes arise, courts such as

Why Legal Strategy in UAE Is About Leverage, Not Paperwork Legal strategy UAE businesses rely on is often misunderstood. Many founders see legal as documentation.Contracts. Clauses. Formalities. Something to “put in place” after the deal is agreed. But that view misses the point. Legal is not paperwork.Legal is leverage. In the UAE, the business that