A recent judgment handed down by the Federal Supreme Court demonstrates a unique position on the issue of side agreements and the removal of a partner in a company. The judgment sheds light on the validity and enforceability of side agreements in the context of a 49/51 UAE limited liability company. The judgment also addressed a very important issue on whether the majority shareholder can request the court to remove any of his partners/shareholders and the grounds for such request.  The case is discussed in detail below.