Practice Areas/ Business & Corporate
Business, Corporate & Commercial Law
A global energy firm facing challenges in adapting to market changes, regulatory pressures, and the need for sustainable energy solutions. The company had a complex organizational structure that was hindering agility and decision-making processes.
Entity Formation & Business Setup
The structure you choose at formation shapes everything that follows – ownership rights, liability, tax treatment, and how easy it is to bring in investors or partners later. We guide you through every option available in the UAE.
- Selecting the right entity type – LLC, free zone company, branch office, or holding structure
- Drafting incorporation documents and articles of association
- Structuring ownership rights and capital arrangements
- Navigating mainland vs. free zone licensing requirements
- Creating internal governance policies from day one
Shareholders' Agreements & Joint Ventures
The relationship between shareholders – when it works and when it breaks down – is almost entirely determined by what was agreed at the start. We draft agreements that protect all parties and prevent future disputes before they arise.
- Defining rights, obligations, and decision-making authority between shareholders
- Reserved matters, consent thresholds, and veto rights
- Transfer restrictions, pre-emption rights, and drag/tag-along provisions
- Deadlock resolution mechanisms and exit provisions
- Joint venture structures and governance frameworks
Commercial Contracts
Every significant business relationship is defined by its contracts. We draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements that are clear, enforceable, and calibrated to protect your position in the UAE’s legal environment.
- Supply agreements, distribution contracts, and agency arrangements
- Service agreements, consultancy contracts, and outsourcing arrangements
- Licensing agreements — IP, software, and content
- NDA and confidentiality frameworks
- Contract risk review and negotiation support
Corporate Governance & Compliance
Strong governance is not a bureaucratic exercise — it is the system that makes your organization faster, more accountable, and easier to scale. We build governance frameworks that work in practice, not just on paper.
- Governance health checks and gap assessments
- Delegation of authority frameworks and approval matrices
- Policy suites tailored to your business — lean, usable, and enforceable
- Corporate compliance monitoring and regulatory filings
- Implementation support to embed governance into daily decisions
Board & Secretarial Services
We support boards and executive leadership with the procedural and advisory infrastructure they need to govern confidently — from meeting management to regulatory accountability.
- Meeting agendas, minutes, and resolution management
- Regulatory filings and statutory compliance
- Board composition advisory and independent director frameworks
- Delegation of authority and committee charters
- Company Secretary function — ongoing or project-based
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