Autor: Vajk Varai-Jeges

What cannot be enforced in the United Arab Emirates, and why is it worth thinking in terms of legal strategy even before the foreign proceedings begin?

The fact that a foreign judgment has become final does not guarantee that it will ever actually turn into money in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Although the UAE has become an enforcement-friendly jurisdiction in recent years, enforcement remains substantively and strictly selective. There are numerous final decisions that the UAE courts will not enforce, […]

The Castro Indictment: Charges, Jurisdiction, and the Limits of State Immunity

The superseding indictment filed in 2026 in connection with the 1996 shootdown of Brothers to the Rescue (BTTR) aircraft is a rare and complex example of the United States seeking to impose criminal liability for acts committed entirely outside its own territory. BTTR is an activist nonprofit organization founded by Cuban exiles and based in […]

Change of Government in Hungary in 2026: What Does a Foreign Observer See Now?

Hungary’s Rule-of-Law Image from the Outside in Spring 2026 When a foreign investor, lawyer, or adviser looks at Hungary today, they do not examine political slogans, but risks. They do not ask who is in government, but rather this: is the legal environment predictable, and can the stability of regulation be trusted? From a foreign […]

Accountability: Does the Reach of the Hungarian State Extend to Dubai? Or What Can – and Cannot – Be Enforced in the United Arab Emirates

Accountability: Does the Reach of the Hungarian State Extend to Dubai? Or What Can – and Cannot – Be Enforced in the United Arab Emirates As a law firm of Hungarian origin with an international practice – established in Germany, active across multiple legal systems, and with a licensed legal advisory presence in the United […]

An Indefensible Legislative Practice – and the Chance for a Real Turnaround

The quality of legislation is not a matter of communication; it is a litmus test for the functioning of the rule of law. From this perspective, Hungarian legislative practice in recent years has been difficult to defend: processes have typically been procedurally rushed, professionally often unsupported, and marked by social consultation only in traces—if at […]

A Secure Way to Pay in the UAE Property Market

When buying property in the UAE, clients often look for a payment method that is both safe and straightforward. One of the most commonly used solutions is the manager’s cheque. It is widely accepted in real estate transactions because it offers reassurance to both buyer and seller and helps the process move forward smoothly. In […]

UAE to leave OPEC and OPEC+: what the exit could mean for quotas, cohesion and oil markets

The United Arab Emirates will withdraw from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) on May 1, according to a statement carried by the country’s state news agency. Abu Dhabi framed the move as part of a longer-term strategy to accelerate investment in domestic production and align energy policy with broader economic priorities. OPEC, […]

UAE inheritance reforms effective 1 January 2026: what changes for foreign residents and employers

The UAE has introduced a further package of legislative reforms that, from 1 January 2026, clarifies how estates are administered where a foreign resident dies without identifiable legal heirs. The updated framework is intended to reduce procedural uncertainty, shorten delays in probate steps, and provide clearer outcomes for assets situated in the UAE. Under the […]

Applicable Law in Cases of Pure Economic Loss under Article 4 Rome II

The Localisation of Pure Economic Loss under Article 4 Rome II The determination of the applicable law under Art. 4 Rome II presents comparatively few difficulties when physical injury or tangible property damage is at issue. In such cases, the place of damage can usually be identified without extensive analysis. Matters change substantially, however, when […]

Real Estate Sale and Purchase in Hungary: Not Always as Straightforward as It Seems – A Focus on Agricultural Land

Real Estate Sale and Purchase: Not Always as Straightforward as It Seems – A Focus on Agricultural Land The sale and purchase of agricultural land in Hungary is a legal transaction subject to particularly strict and special rules, differing in several respects from the “general” sale and purchase of real estate. The purpose of the […]