Was lässt sich in den Vereinigten Arabischen Emiraten nicht durchsetzen, und warum lohnt es sich, bereits vor Beginn eines ausländischen Verfahrens über die rechtliche Strategie nachzudenken?

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, […]
Die Anklage gegen Castro: Anklagepunkte, gerichtliche Zuständigkeit und die Grenzen der staatlichen Immunität

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 […]
Regierungswechsel in Ungarn im Jahr 2026: Was sieht ein ausländischer Beobachter derzeit?

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 […]
Rechenschaftspflicht: Reicht der Einfluss des ungarischen Staates bis nach Dubai? Oder: Was lässt sich in den Vereinigten Arabischen Emiraten durchsetzen – und was nicht?

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 […]
Eine unvertretbare Gesetzgebungspraxis – und die Chance auf eine echte Wende

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 […]
Eine sichere Zahlungsmethode auf dem Immobilienmarkt der Vereinigten Arabischen Emirate

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 […]
Die VAE verlassen die OPEC und die OPEC+: Was der Austritt für die Förderquoten, den Zusammenhalt und die Ölmärkte bedeuten könnte

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, […]
Erbrechtsreformen in den VAE treten am 1. Januar 2026 in Kraft: Was ändert sich für ausländische Einwohner und Arbeitgeber?

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 […]
Anwendbares Recht bei reinem Vermögensschaden gemäß Artikel 4 der Verordnung „Rom 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 […]
Kauf und Verkauf von Immobilien in Ungarn: Nicht immer so einfach, wie es scheint – mit Schwerpunkt auf landwirtschaftlichen Flächen

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 […]