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- Feb 11
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UAE Civil Law Reform 2026: Changes in Legal Age, Contract Rules & Expat Asset Rights
The UAE is set to make groundbreaking changes thanks to the Civil Law Reform 2026, such as adjusting the legal age, allowing contracts to be enforceable, and giving expatriates rights to expatriates about their assets. The primary purpose of these reforms is to provide the UAE with a modern legal framework that is in line with international standards and is easy to understand for both individuals and companies.
RH and HALE are a go-to firm for civil law advisory and compliance services in the UAE for residents, expatriates, and businesses. Our team aids clients in comprehending the reforms, suggesting workable solutions, and asserting their rights and safeguarding their properties in accordance with the new law. Come and see how RH and HALE turn legal compliance into a smooth, safe, and trustworthy process by taking a look at our services.
Key Highlights of the Civil Law Reform 2026
The 2026 Civil Law Reform includes essential updates for both individual and business concerns.
- Legal Age Adjustments: The age at which a person is considered an adult has been changed, thus affecting their ability to contract, give their consent, and be held legally responsible.
- Contract Rules: The parties to a contract now have to make very clear what their obligations are, whether the contract is legally enforceable, and how disputes will be resolved. This is making agreements more transparent and binding.
- Expatriate Asset Rights: Non-UAE nationals have more defined rules regarding property owning, inheritance, and personal assets protection, thus guaranteeing their rights are legally protected.
- Family and Guardianship Updates: The reforms are changing the legal status of parent and guardian rights, which will, in turn,n affect the legal status of minors and dependents.
At RH and HALE, we assist individuals, families, and companies in getting a complete picture of such changes, lowering the chance of disputes, and being in line with the new civil law. For further details, please visit our homepage.
Our Civil Law Compliance Services
RH and HALE provide comprehensive Civil Law compliance solutions in the UAE, enabling individuals, foreigners, and companies to transition smoothly to the Civil Law Reform 2026. Our offerings are aimed at unravelling the legal complexities, minimising the risks, and guaranteeing total regulatory compliance throughout both personal and business issues.
1. Strategic Civil Law Advisory
To understand the legal changes, one needs to have in-depth knowledge. RH and HALE provide such a strategic, yet simplistic, practical and specific to each individual and business scenario interpretation of the Civil Law Reform 2026 that it becomes direct guidance for the clients.
2. Contract Compliance & Legal Structuring
The new civil law imposes stricter standards on the validity of contracts. RH and HALE will do a review, renaming, and changing of contracts, which will result in more lawful contracts, easy to read, and decreased chances of disagreement.
3. Expatriate Asset Protection & Estate Support
RH and HALE offer assistance to non-UAE nationals in estate planning, property compliance, and legal documents. By doing so, they not only safeguard the clients’ assets but also the clients’ inheritances.
4. Civil Dispute Resolution & Mediation
Dispute resolution and mediation services that are efficient and effective will make sure that professional and prompt handling of issues related to contracts, estates, or family matters takes place.
5. Civil Law Training & Legal Awareness Programs
The Civil Law Reform 2026 is a law that will be very helpful to individuals and organisations as it will provide them with personalised training programs to understand their rights, obligations, and compliance responsibilities.
6. Business Civil Law Compliance Solutions
One of the primary methods through which RH and HALE offer companies not only legal security but also operational resilience for the long term is by supplying businesses with policy reviews, updates to the HR framework, and contract management services.
Why Choose RH and HALE?
RH and HALE are industry leaders in rendering civil law advice and compliance services in the UAE.
- Extensive legal guidance concerning the Civil Law Reform 2026
- Support for reviewing, drafting and enforcing contracts
- Management of expatriate assets and planning of inheritance
- Resolution of disputes and mediation services
- Programs for legal awareness and corporate compliance solutions
Collaboration with RH and HALE guarantees that your legal rights, assets, and business operations are completely safeguarded by UAE law.
FAQ
What is the updated legal age under the UAE Civil Law Reform 2026?
The age of majority has been changed, impacting consent, contract capacity, and legal responsibilities. RH and HALE can give customized advice for both persons and companies.
How are expatriate asset rights affected?
Expatriates have been provided with new guidelines concerning property ownership, succession, and safeguarding of assets. RH and HALE facilitate making certain that the assets are secured legally.
Do existing contracts need to be updated?
It is indeed possible that the new regulations would necessitate a review of contracts. The professional services of RH and HALE comprise assessment and drafting of contracts.
Can RH and HALE assist in legal disputes under the new civil law?
Definitely. Through our dispute resolution and mediation services, clients can settle conflicts in an efficient way and at the same time, the legal and financial risks are kept to a minimum.
Can RH and HALE as How can businesses ensure compliance with the new civil law?sist in legal disputes under the new civil law?
RH and HALE offer companies a comprehensive compliance package that includes the updating of policies, HR trainee guidelines, training, and legal advice to keep businesses compliant.
