Criminal lawyers in Dubai,
UAE
Practice Areas
Commercial and Corporate Law
Legal support for every business
The UAE has long had regulations in place for conducting fair, safe, smooth and seamless business. Recent years have seen several amendments to existing laws or new regulations pertaining to economy, trade, and investment. Authorities are also working on upgrading major legislations, particularly those related to infrastructure and investments in the country.
In turn, entrepreneurs, and the owners and managers of businesses in the UAE are obliged to comply with these regulations that:
- Govern business, industry sector, and/or free zone
- Protect labour rights, consumer rights, and intellectual property rights
- Ensure the safety of people and places
- Safeguard the environment
This effective and supportive legal framework for business in the UAE is on par with international standards, and remains essential for the growth of a competitive and prosperous economy.
Good governance
Businesses in the UAE and the commercial activities undertaken by them are governed by different laws in terms of formation, practice and application, broadly grouped under:
- Foreign Investment: A unified regulatory framework for foreign investment in terms of regulating investment procedures, licensing and registration, this law deals with advantages, tax exemptions, and guarantees for foreign investors, as well as their rights and obligations.
- Competition: Prepared in line with recommendations made by the World Trade Organization (WTO), this law aims to free the economy from all wrong practices that adversely affects its efficiency, including monopolies. It also promotes efficiency, competitiveness, consumer welfare and sustainable development in the country.
- Certificate of Origin: Legislations pertaining to the rules of certificate of origin, with the imposition of penalties and fines on those who generate or issue fake documents, certificates or data.
- Commercial Companies: The federal law governing commercial companies makes it mandatory to develop a framework for corporate governance, ensure protection of shareholder rights, disclose financial data, achieve transparency, and improve efficiency and integrity of the board.
- Commercial Arbitration: In line with international arbitration principles, especially the Model Law of United Nations Commission on International Trade Law, this law applies to the resolution of commercial disputes in respective jurisdictions.
- Economic Substance Regulations: Rules that govern specific business categories in maintaining and demonstrating adequate economic presence in the UAE, that is relative to the activities they undertake.
Commercial law
Commercial law, also known as corporate law and business law, is the body of law which governs all commercial transactions in the UAE, especially the interaction of people and the exchange of assets between them.As a major center for enterprise, Dubai and other areas attract much foreign investment. We provide international customers with experienced first-hand knowledge of the UAE legal system.
As a broad area of legal practice, it covers all aspects of finance, trade, sales, and contracting, and also includes company formation, organisational structuring and restructuring, acquisitions and joint ventures. More importantly, it covers the laws of the UAE, and all regulations, decrees and orders issued by authorities in the country that pertain to business.
As commercial lawyers based in Dubai, we advise clients on various corporate and commercial transactions, and ensuring compliance with the UAE’s laws and regulations. We also assist with the presentation of contentious disputes, legal matters and litigation before various courts, authorities and arbitral tribunals in the country.
Legal support
We take keen interest in all aspects of commercial law, as we build our capacities and continue to enhance our practice. Besides addressing everyday issues related to business, we offer specialised services in cross-border jurisdictions, company mergers and acquisitions.
Some of our most frequently requested legal services include:
Everyday business
- Commercial contracts: Drafting, rewriting or reviewing of a variety of commercial contracts that include partnerships, acquisitions and employment contracts
- Claims of damage: Support, for or against, claims of corporate negligence and injury
- Advisory service: Consultation, litigation and due course of action for intra- or inter- organisational disputes
New business
- Investment services: Assistance with overseas investments, company structuring, and restructuring
- UAE company formation: Vital support and services for new business set up in the UAE’s mainland, free zones or offshore jurisdictions, including all legal documentation
- Mergers and acquisitions: Facilitating company mergers and its legal implications, such as due diligence, shareholding patterns and transfer of ownership
- Shareholder agreements: Advice and tailormade drafts of shareholder agreements
Property and projects
- Commercial property: Feasibility studies before the lease or purchase of commercial real estate, representation of either side in commercial property disputes.
- Escrow services: Providing a neutral service for commercial projects and ventures
Estate planning
- Restructuring of property and assets: Advising high net worth individuals, family businesses and business owners on restructuring, for tax and succession
- Trusts, wills and estate planning: Setting up trusts, wills, wealth protection plans and estate planning for UAE nationals and foreign investors
Flexible options
We have in-depth knowledge of legislative promulgations and a regulatory approach towards legal matters. This enable our team of commercial lawyers in Dubai to provide expert opinions on most commercial cases.
Whether your transaction is simple or complex, we will be meticulous in ensuring your matter is settled – quickly, accurately, and cost-effectively.
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