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COVID-19: Managing Financial Difficulties in the United Arab Emirates

Understanding bankruptcy laws in the UAE and DIFC in the context of COVID-19-related financial pressures. By Nomaan A. Raja and Aly Kassam COVID-19 has already caused wide-scale disruption to numerous industries both locally and globally. Whilst efforts are underway to stop the spread and impact of COVID-19, the financial and social impact of the virus … Continue Reading

US$2.2 billion Drydocks World Restructuring Approved in First Test Case under Dubai Decree No. 57

On August 28, 2012, the Special Tribunal related to Dubai World (the “Tribunal”) formally approved the restructuring of more than US$2 billion of debt of Drydocks World LLC and Drydocks World – Dubai LLC (together, “Drydocks”) under a syndicated term loan facility and separate hedging agreements, in the first restructuring approved under Dubai Decree No. … Continue Reading
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