Choosing the right legal structure and jurisdiction is one of the most critical decisions for any business. We provide end-to-end support to ensure your venture is established on a solid legal footing.
Entity Selection Advisory: Expert guidance on selecting the optimal legal formwhether Limited Liability Company (LLC), Branch, Representative Office, Sole Establishment, or Free Zone entity; based on your ownership requirements, liability considerations, and commercial objectives.
Company Formation & Licensing: Full-service business setup across UAE Mainland, Free Zones, and other jurisdictions, including obtaining all necessary approvals, licenses, and permits from relevant authorities.
Constitutional Documentation: Drafting and review of Memorandum and Articles of Association, joint venture agreements, and shareholder arrangements that protect your interests from day one.
Joint Ventures & Strategic Alliances: Structuring incorporated and unincorporated joint ventures, partnership agreements, and strategic alliances with clear governance frameworks and exit mechanisms.
Corporate Governance & Compliance
Sustainable businesses are built on robust governance frameworks. We help you establish structures that promote transparency, accountability, and long-term value.
Governance Frameworks: Development of tailored corporate governance policies, internal controls, and board procedures aligned with UAE best practices and international standards.
Regulatory Compliance: Ongoing support to ensure your business remains compliant with evolving UAE commercial laws, anti-money laundering (AML) regulations, and industry-specific requirementsincluding Corporate Tax registration and compliance.
Board & Management Advisory: Strategic counsel to boards of directors and management on fiduciary duties, meeting procedures, and decision-making processes.
Commercial Contracts & Agreements
Your business runs on contracts. We ensure your agreements are clear, comprehensive, and commercially sound, protecting your interests in every transaction.
Shareholders’ & Partnership Agreements: Drafting and negotiation of bespoke shareholder arrangements that protect investor rights and ensure smooth governance.
MoUs, Side Agreements & Powers of Attorney: Preparation of preliminary agreements and authorizations that clearly establish intent and authority before formal commitments are made.
Supply, Distribution & Agency Contracts: Advice on commercial arrangements, including supply contracts, distribution agreements, and commercial agency relationships under UAE law.
Commercial Documentation: Drafting and review of all types of commercial contractsfrom service agreements and framework contracts to confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements.
Mergers, Acquisitions & Restructuring
Whether you are pursuing growth through acquisition, considering a merger, or restructuring existing operations, we provide seamless, end-to-end transactional support.
Mergers & Acquisitions: Full lifecycle support for M&A transactions, including target identification, due diligence, transaction structuring, and negotiation of sale and purchase agreements.
Legal Due Diligence: Comprehensive legal, commercial, and regulatory due diligence to identify risks, liabilities, and opportunities before committing to a transaction.
Corporate Restructuring: Advice on group reorganizations, spin-offs, and capital restructuring to optimize efficiency, ownership, and tax positioning.
Strategic Joint Ventures: Structuring and documenting incorporated and unincorporated joint ventures with clear governance, funding, and exit provisions.
Business Reorganization & Dissolution
Business needs evolve. When it is time to restructure or wind down an entity, we navigate the process smoothly and in full compliance with all legal requirements.
Liquidation & Dissolution: Managing the legal process for dissolving legal entities, in collaboration with financial auditing offices, ensuring all statutory obligations are met.
Asset & Share Transfers: Advice on transferring assets, shares, and business ownership as part of restructuring, succession planning, or exit strategies.
Exit Strategy Advisory: Strategic planning for business exits, including preparation for sale, succession planning, and orderly wind-down of operations.
