Legal support for scale-ups in Dubai

Mergers and acquisitions (M&As) can massively scale your business or put money in your pocket – but it’s an intricate process. Many M&As fail because of gaps in legal preparation and deal structure, and that’s where our M&A legal services come in.
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We’ll help you with all the business acquisition legal advice you could need, from due diligence and deal structuring to negotiation and, finally, closing. That includes advising on share and asset transfers across Mainland, Free Zone and DIFC/ADGM companies, and on any regulatory approvals that apply.
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Whether you’re scaling up by buying another business or you’re in line to be acquired, it’s essential to have your ducks in a row. Our mergers and acquisitions lawyers will support you through the M&A process, from start to finish, ensuring that every aspect is legally sound.

The right partnership agreements can scale your business exponentially, with infrastructure, resources and support. But for a strategic partnership to work, you need to have all of the details and agreements in place.
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A well-drafted partnership agreement needs to cover roles, commercial terms, exit mechanisms and more. For partnerships in the UAE, that can also include choosing the right governing law and dispute resolution route, and our legal services are on hand to get everything tied down.
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We’ll help you form solid strategic partnerships by drafting and negotiating agreements which ensure all parties are aligned and protected, so you can concentrate on scaling.

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You’ve put a lot into building your business and your life in the UAE. A will helps you plan for what happens next, giving you a say in who inherits your assets and who looks after your children.
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Whether you’re a founder, an investor or planning for your family’s future, we help you put your wishes into writing and understand the steps to make them legally effective.
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Our team can help with:
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• Drafting and registering your UAE will, with advice on the right route for your circumstances.
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• Planning for your shares, property and other assets, so your wishes are clear.
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• Nominating guardians for minor children, helping you plan for the people who matter most.
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• Reviewing an existing will as your family, business or circumstances change.

Entering new markets offers huge scope for expansion, but the implementation can be legally complex. With our cross border legal services based in Dubai, we can help you negotiate the differences between markets and local compliance laws, whether you’re expanding from the UAE into the GCC, the UK and beyond, or bringing an international business into the UAE.
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Our team will assist you in navigating the legal complexities of expanding into new markets, such as ensuring compliance with local laws and facilitating cross border contracts.

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More customers, new markets and a growing team mean more personal data to look after. As your business scales, occasional privacy advice may need to become ongoing support — without the cost of a full-time hire.
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We help you understand which rules apply to your business, whether that’s the UAE’s federal Personal Data Protection Law, the separate DIFC or ADGM regimes, or UK and EU GDPR requirements where relevant.
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Whether you need an external Data Protection Officer or practical support for your internal team, our privacy specialists can help with:
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• Assessing whether you need a DPO and providing an external appointment where appropriate.
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• Keeping your privacy framework up to date, from policies and procedures to staff training.
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• Advising on new products, suppliers and international data transfers, helping you spot risks as you grow.
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• Supporting data requests and breach response, so your team knows what to do when an issue lands.
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Practical advice, ongoing oversight and support that keeps pace with your business.

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