How serious must the breach be?
Not every breach lets you end the contract. Courts look at how important the obligation was and what it cost the other side. A short delay on a minor step rarely justifies termination. Failure to deliver the main thing you paid for usually does.
What do I need to do before I act?
Read the notice, cure and termination clauses. Many contracts require written notice and a period to remedy. Ending the contract without following them can turn you into the party in breach.
What can I claim?
Performance, cancellation with a refund, or compensation for proven loss. Often a combination. We build the position around documents and a clear chronology. For the wider picture see our breach of contract overview.
Documents to have ready
- Signed contract and schedules
- Notices and letters exchanged
- Proof of your own performance
- Correspondence showing the breach
- Calculation of loss with supporting invoices
Send us the documentsA short message and the key papers are enough for a first assessment.
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Can I stop paying if the other side has breached?
Sometimes. It depends on the contract and on whether their breach goes to the core of the deal. Withholding without a basis can expose you to a counterclaim.
Is a verbal contract enforceable?
It can be, but it is harder to prove. Messages, payments and conduct are used to show what was agreed.
More on breach of contract
This page is general information based on UAE and Dubai legislation as we understand it at the date of drafting. It is not legal advice. Laws are amended, and the right step depends on your documents and facts. Outcomes are never guaranteed.