Core services
Our main practice areas.
Corporate & Commercial
Corporate & Commercial Advisory
We advise shareholders, directors and management teams on the full lifecycle
of doing business in the UAE, from incorporation to exits.
- Company formation (onshore & free zones).
- Shareholder and joint venture agreements.
- Commercial contracts and terms of business.
- Mergers, acquisitions and restructurings.
- Corporate governance and board support.
Litigation & Arbitration
Dispute Resolution & Investigations
Our disputes team represents clients before UAE courts and regional
arbitration centres in high-stakes commercial and construction disputes.
- Commercial, shareholder and joint venture disputes.
- Construction, real estate and infrastructure claims.
- Arbitration (including DIAC and other regional centres).
- Recognition and enforcement of judgments and awards.
- Regulatory and internal investigations.
Employment & HR
Employment Law & Workplace Advisory
We support employers and executives in navigating UAE labour law, HR
policies and sensitive workplace issues.
- Employment contracts and executive service agreements.
- Policies, handbooks and HR frameworks.
- Workplace investigations and disciplinary processes.
- Redundancies, restructurings and terminations.
- Employment disputes and settlement negotiations.
Real Estate & Construction
Real Estate, Leasing & Construction
We work with developers, contractors, landlords and tenants on the legal
aspects of real estate and construction projects.
- Sale and purchase agreements, development documentation.
- Commercial and residential leases.
- Construction contracts and subcontracts.
- Project documentation and risk allocation.
- Real estate and construction disputes.
Banking & Finance
Banking, Finance & Security
Our team advises borrowers, lenders and investors on financing arrangements
and security packages governed by UAE law.
- Facility and security documentation.
- Refinancing, amendments and waivers.
- Intercreditor arrangements and subordination.
- Enforcement strategies and recovery options.
- Regulatory considerations for financial institutions.
Private Client & Family Business
Private Client, Family Wealth & Succession
We help families and individuals structure, protect and transition wealth
in line with their values and long-term objectives.
- Family business governance and charters.
- Shareholder and family shareholder arrangements.
- Succession and estate planning (including DIFC/ADGM tools).
- Trusts, foundations and holding structures.
- Family disputes and negotiated solutions.
How we work
A structured approach to every matter.
Regardless of the practice area, our approach is consistent: understand your
objectives, identify the key risks and design a strategy that is realistic,
efficient and commercially sensible.
- Scoping: we clarify facts, documents and timelines.
- Strategy: we outline options, pros and cons and likely outcomes.
- Execution: we manage the process, keeping you updated.
- Review: we capture lessons learned for future planning.
For complex or cross-border mandates, we regularly collaborate with foreign
counsel to ensure consistency of advice across jurisdictions.
Practice & service FAQs.
Do you act for both claimants and defendants in disputes?
Yes. We represent both claimants and defendants, subject always to conflicts
checks and our professional obligations. In each case we assess the merits
and agree a clear strategy before proceedings are commenced or defended.
Can you assist with matters that involve multiple jurisdictions?
Frequently. Many of our clients operate across borders. We can coordinate with
foreign counsel, help align strategy and ensure that UAE law aspects are fully
addressed in the broader context of the matter.
How do you structure fees for your services?
We are open to a range of fee structures, including hourly rates, fixed fees
for defined scopes and, in certain cases, stage-based or blended approaches.
Fee options are discussed transparently at the outset of each mandate.
Can you provide training for our in-house team?
Yes. We often deliver tailored workshops for legal, HR and management teams on
topics such as contract risk, employment law updates and dispute avoidance.
Training can be conducted in person or virtually.
Let’s map your next steps.
Whether you are planning a transaction, managing a dispute or revisiting your
governance and policies, we can help you evaluate options and design a practical
way forward. A short initial conversation can clarify how our practice areas
align with your needs.
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