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Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Mishcon de Reya LLP

Mishcon de Reya Advises on Drafting UAE Territorial Employment Restrictions

Law firm Mishcon de Reya has issued guidance on drafting post-termination territorial restrictions for UAE-based regional employees. The firm highlights that broad geographical covenants face enforcement hurdles unless backed by specific evidence of an employee's actual duties, client base, and confidential data access. It recommends regular contract reviews across UAE mainland, DIFC, and ADGM legal regimes.

Policy & Legal Updates
Source: Mishcon de Reya LLP

DIFC and ADGM Expand Structuring Tools for Private Capital in 2026

A legal analysis by Mishcon de Reya highlights three key 2026 regulatory updates that expand UAE structuring vehicles for private investors. The reforms include the DIFC Variable Capital Company regime introduced in February, relaxed DIFC Prescribed Company eligibility in July, and the removal of ADGM's SPV regional nexus rule in September. The firm notes that Corporate Service Provider requirements remain mandatory for non-exempt entities.

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