Practice areas

Focused legal services for businesses, institutions & families.

Shuaib Alsuwaidi Advocates And Legal Consultants advises clients across the UAE on corporate, commercial, dispute resolution, employment, real estate, banking and private client matters. Our lawyers combine deep local knowledge with an understanding of international expectations and standards.

Below is an overview of our core practice areas. For specific enquiries or cross-practice mandates, please reach out so we can assemble the right team for your matter.

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Core services

Our main practice areas.

01Corporate & 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.
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02Litigation & 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.
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03Employment & 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.
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05Banking & 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.
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06Private 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.
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Clients

Who we work with.

Local and international clients rely on us for advice grounded in UAE law and shaped by the practical demands of business, litigation and family decision-making.

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Local and international corporates

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Family-owned businesses and investors

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Financial institutions and lenders

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Government-related entities and regulators

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Senior executives and private clients

Key themes ContractsDisputesGovernanceComplianceRisk managementSuccession

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.

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Scoping

We clarify facts, documents and timelines.

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Strategy

We outline options, pros and cons and likely outcomes.

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Execution

We manage the process, keeping you updated.

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Review

We capture lessons learned for future planning.

Cross-border mandates

For complex or cross-border mandates, we regularly collaborate with foreign counsel to ensure consistency of advice across jurisdictions.

Cross-practice matters

Many assignments span multiple practice areas – for example, a shareholder dispute may involve corporate, employment and real estate elements.

In such cases we assemble a tailored team while ensuring a single point of contact and a unified strategy.

To discuss a specific situation, please contact us and we will connect you with the most relevant partner.

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FAQs

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.

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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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Dubai Office

Dubai Healthcare City

Oud Metha Offices, 403
Dubai Healthcare City
United Arab Emirates
+971 54 224 0978 info@advocatealsuwaidi.com
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