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By León Fernando Del Canto, Barrister (England & Wales), EU-qualified lawyer. Practising in the UAE for over 15 years. León Fernando Del Canto - member of Guernica 37 Chambers   Abu Dhabi has taken bold steps to modernise family justice, and none is more striking than the creation of the Abu Dhabi Civil Family Court (ADCFC) under Law No. 14 of 2021 Concerning Personal Status for Non-Muslims (referred to as the CPSA 2021).    For British and European expatriates, the introduct

The migration of businesses and family offices from the UK to the UAE has accelerated dramatically following recent UK tax reforms and the UAE's emergence as a major financial hub. However, this cross-border relocation involves complex legal and tax considerations that extend far beyond individual residency planning. For companies, founders, and high-net-worth family offices, the stakes are particularly high. A misstep in corporate migration, substance requirements, or succes

The pathway between the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates has become one of the most travelled routes for international families seeking new opportunities. With Dubai alone hosting approximately 240,000 British residents and the UAE attracting an estimated 9,800 new millionaires in 2025, this cross-border movement represents more than just geographic relocation: it's a fundamental shift in how families approach taxation, education, and lifestyle planning. Cross-Bor

Starting from October 1, 2024, the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) in England and Wales strengthen the use of Alternative Dispute Resolution...

Toby Cadman for New Age, 12 August, 2024, 21:59 THIS is not the piece I intended to write just 24 hours ago (August 4). As Dinah...

The Gambia faces another crossroads in its transition to democracy after the end of Yahya Jammeh’s brutal 22-year reign of oppression.