In a landmark move, Law No. (9) of 2020 regulating family-owned businesses in Dubai was issued last month. The original bill was prepared by Fadi Hammadeh of Al Futtaim Group in 2013. In an exclusive to the Oath, the General Counsel of Al Futtaim Group provides a comprehensive overview of the new legal framework and how it facilitates protection, expansion and successful transition of family firms.