The Construction Week Leaders in Construction UAE Summit will convene industry titans, visionaries, and innovators to explore significant developments in the UAE construction landscape.

Horizons & Co.’s Senior Counsel Paul Blakeway will be part of a distinguished panel on:

Navigating legal hurdles in construction: Case studies and effective strategies

Identify typical legal challenges encountered in construction projects in the Middle East.

Discuss best practices for drafting and negotiating construction contracts to minimize legal risks.

Explore the role of clear contract terms, dispute resolution clauses, and indemnification provisions.

Compare different dispute resolution mechanisms such as mediation, arbitration, and litigation.

Address strategies for identifying and mitigating legal risks throughout the project lifecycle.

Emphasise the role of effective communication and collaboration among project stakeholders in preventing and managing legal issues.

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Construction Week Live Leaders in Construction UAE 2024 Summit – Dubai, UAE

Decision No: 4/R.M/2026 effectively replaces the previous SCA rules pertaining to those operating, planning to operate or investing in Virtual Assets (VA). Prior to Decision No:4/R.M.2025 VARA, ADGM, DFSA and CBUAE all had their own take on digital/virtual assets and Decision No:4/R.M/2026 introduces a federal framework that operates alongside existing regimes.

NEW Virtual Asset Regulations – A summary of CMA Decision No:4/R.M/2026

Dubai, UAE: Horizons & Co has secured a final judgment before the Dubai Court of Cassation dismissing all claims brought against its client, a major real estate developer, in proceedings where a commercial bank sought to recover AED 248,550,000 directly from the project owner.

Dubai Court of Cassation Dismisses AED 248.5 Million Claim Against Real Estate Developer

Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2025 is not a standalone law but a decree-law that amends specific provisions of the 2021 legislation by replacing and revising certain articles.

Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2025

A question that is being repeatedly asked, especially in the current geopolitical climate, is whether force majeure applies to every contract upon the outbreak of war or hostilities.

Is there a difference between force majeure and frustration – a common law perspective

Dubai Court of Cassation ruling (Feb 2026) confirms arbitration clauses follow assigned rights, sets strict waiver standards, and limits appellate intervention in UAE disputes.

Assignment, Arbitration & Appellate Limits: Key Dubai Court of Cassation Ruling 2026

From Funding to Finality: Assignment, Third-Party Funding, and Appellate Limits in a Landmark Dubai Court of Cassation Judgment

Paul is a highly skilled Senior Counsel, an international lawyer who specialises in resolving complex cross-border disputes.

Construction Week Live Leaders in Construction UAE 2024 Summit – Dubai, UAE

Date of event: September 19, 2024

The Construction Week Leaders in Construction UAE Summit will convene industry titans, visionaries, and innovators to explore significant developments in the UAE construction landscape.

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