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Amir Alkhaja is a Senior Associate in Baker McKenzie's Dubai office.

In addition to the comprehensive economic support and stimulus program launched by the UAE Central Bank to curb the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the UAE has introduced radical amendments to the UAE Bankruptcy Law, offering distressed debtors with some level of leniency during these times of economic uncertainty and market disruption caused by circumstances outside of their control.

Key changes include: adding new provisions to the law related to “emergencies” such as pandemics and natural and environmental disasters; new debtor’s rights  to delay filing for bankruptcy and to resort to out-of-court settlement agreement with creditors; and mechanisms to obtain new financing under certain rules and conditions.

In brief The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (Public Law 115-97) (TCJA) made significant changes to Section 163(j) effective for tax years beginning after December 31, 2017. On December 28, 2018, Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) published proposed regulations (“Proposed Regulations”) implementing the amendments to Section 163(j)…

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