This article was originally drafted and published in early 2020 by the International Lawyers Network (ILN). It formed part of a coordinated series of contributions by ILN member firms examining, from a legal perspective, whether the COVID-19 (coronavirus) crisis could constitute a force majeure event in their respective jurisdictions. You can see the original paper here.

Salloum & Partners LLC successfully represented a corporate client in a landmark cyber fraud case before the Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation, which overturned a prior judgment and held two banks jointly liable — reinforcing accountability and strengthening trust in the UAE’s financial system.

A personal reflection from Ziad Salloum on staying in Abu Dhabi during the conflict, the firm's continuity, and gratitude for the UAE's leadership and preparedness in times of crisis.