The Nature of the Law in the UAE: Is the UAE a Civil Law Jurisdiction?

Legal practitioners often describe the United Arab Emirates as a "civil law" jurisdiction. But is that description accurate? The United Arab Emirates is called a melting pot because of the many nationalities and cultures that coexist within its borders. Fittingly, the legal system of the United Arab Emirates mirrors the cultural complexity of the country's population. The United Arab Emirates is an evolving legal system that currently reflects a unique mixture of several of the world's great legal traditions, including Islamic Shari'a, French-inspired civil law, and the Anglo-American common law. This talk will explore the depth and breadth of the legal system in the UAE. Speaker Herb Wolfson, Attorney, Managing Partner, ELN Associates FZE Sign up to our mailing list to stay informed of upcoming NYU Abu Dhabi Institute events: https://nyuad.nyu.edu/en/institute-ev... *********************** About the Channel: NYUAD Institute aims to connect with and enrich the global community, through the talks, panel discussions, film screenings, and exhibitions it organises. Featuring renowned scholars, researchers, policymakers, and thought leaders who present topics of local and global significance. If you like our videos, please consider subscribing to our Channel! *********************** About the institute: Established in 2008, the NYU Abu Dhabi Institute is a center of advanced research, scholarly, and creative activity for Abu Dhabi, the UAE, and the world. Its academic conferences serve as a scholarly platform for NYU Abu Dhabi faculty, and faculty across the global network, to discuss and showcase their innovative research and creative activity. To learn more visit our website: http://nyuad.nyu.edu/en/research/nyua... *********************** Follow us on social media: Facebook:   / nyuadinstitute   Twitter:   / nyuadinstitute   Instagram:   / nyuadinstitute   *********************** #HerbWolfson #UAELaw #NYUAD