United Arab Emirates, International Comparative Legal Guides: Lending & Secured Finance 2026

Partners Alexey Chertov and Sourabh Bhattacharya and associates Alexander Tombak and Tomisin Mosuro co-authored the UAE chapter of International Comparative Legal Guides: Lending & Secured Finance 2026, providing an overview of the country's lending and secured finance framework.

The chapter examines key legal and regulatory developments affecting financing transactions in the United Arab Emirates, including trends in the lending market, guarantees, collateral security, syndicated lending, enforcement, insolvency, licensing, and ESG considerations. The authors also discuss recent legislative changes and practical issues for lenders and borrowers navigating cross-border and domestic financing transactions in the United Arab Emirates.

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