Ibrahim Al Qassim & Partners Authors UAE Chapter in Chambers Enforcement of Judgments 2026 Guide
Ibrahim Al Qassim & Partners is pleased to present its UAE Trends & Developments chapter in the Chambers and Partners Enforcement of Judgments 2026 Global Practice Guide, authored by Ibrahim Al Qassim, Mohammad Ibrahim Al Qassim and Abdulla Ibrahim Al Qassim.
The chapter examines the latest legislative and procedural developments in the UAE’s enforcement framework, focusing on the enforcement of domestic and foreign judgments and arbitral awards.
It considers key developments under the 2025 amendments to the Civil Procedure Code, including stricter appellate requirements, reduced cassation review, faster execution timelines, enhanced asset-tracing mechanisms, debtor detention and precautionary attachments. It also explores the evolving roles of the DIFC and ADGM Courts in the recognition and enforcement of judgments, as well as the UAE’s framework for enforcing foreign judgments and arbitral awards.
The chapter highlights the increasing importance of early enforcement planning, procedural compliance and evidentiary preparedness in maximising recovery prospects in the UAE.
Read the full chapter here.
