# Map Dubai, DIFC, and mainland issues at matter intake

Judicio editorial worksheet | 9 September 2026

Source guide: https://judicio.ai/blogs/dubai-difc-mainland-matter-intake-map

This is an adaptable professional workflow, not a prescribed legal form. Examples in the guide are illustrative. Complete the jurisdiction and matter-specific review before relying on it.

## Matter record

- Matter reference: ____________________
- Prepared by: ____________________
- Reviewed by: ____________________
- Review date: ____________________
- Source/version cut-off: ____________________
- Entities and registration references: ____________________
- Governing-law clause: ____________________
- Forum / seat / stage: ____________________
- Unresolved scope questions: ____________________

## Checks

- [ ] Identify contracting entities and their capacities from evidence.
  Evidence/location: ____________________
  Exception/owner: ____________________
- [ ] Extract governing-law and dispute clauses separately.
  Evidence/location: ____________________
  Exception/owner: ____________________
- [ ] Record arbitration seat and procedural stage where relevant.
  Evidence/location: ____________________
  Exception/owner: ____________________
- [ ] Choose official sources for the specific issue and forum.
  Evidence/location: ____________________
  Exception/owner: ____________________
- [ ] Ask the responsible UAE adviser to resolve material scope assumptions.
  Evidence/location: ____________________
  Exception/owner: ____________________

## Decision

- Status (draft / limited approval / accepted / blocked): ____________________
- Permitted reliance and limitations: ____________________
- Unresolved actions and due dates: ____________________
- Next review trigger: ____________________