An overview of how escrow works in UAE property transactions, the risks in the standard MOU and cheque custody structure, and how independent fund management protects all parties.

In this article, Ziad Salloum discusses the challenges facing family business succession in the GCC, where over $1 trillion in assets may change hands in the coming decade. He highlights tensions between generations—ranging from differing values and leadership styles to limited inclusion of younger or female family members. Ziad emphasizes that early engagement, open communication, and shared purpose are key to ensuring continuity and renewed growth for family enterprises

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.