Services

Arbitration

UAE is now playing an essential role in the regional arbitration efforts through International Arbitration Centre (DIAC), Dubai International Financial Centre & the London Court of International Arbitration (DIFC- LClA) and Emirates Maritime Arbitration Centre (EMAC) in Dubai and Abu Dhabi Commercial Conciliation and Arbitration Centre (ADCCAC) in Abu Dhabi. Meeting the essential need for an expedition and professional venue for dispute settlement in an evolving business region, arbitration can be carried out in the language suitable to the parties. The above Arbitration Centres maintain panels of professional arbitrators of varied nationalities and legal backgrounds. Our Firm has extensive experience in representing parties to arbitral proceedings, especially in the construction and real estate domain.

General Corporate Services

We have a well-established presence in the corporate field, representing clients from the initial stages of incorporation to the continued guidance in all aspects of corporate evolution. We offer our clients a broad range of services, including:

• Selection of the most appropriate entity
• Formation, licensing and registration of all forms of enterprises, local and foreign
• Drafting of corporate documents such as letters of intent, memoranda of association, articles of association, shareholder agreements, joint venture agreements, bylaws and resolutions
• Advice and guidance on routine legal business requirements and transactions
• Advice on trends in the legal field and any potential impact on the client’s business
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Bankruptcy, insolvency and liquidation

Company Incorporation

Selecting the right venue and form of incorporation is critical to making the most of the benefits offered in Dubai-UAE. Over the years our firm has incorporated number of companies in a variety of fields. We hope to share our expertise with those seeking to commence their operations in the U.A.E. and begin a long-lasting and fruitful relationship.

Free Zone Areas

Traditionally Free Zones Areas are created to attract businesses, providing specialized infrastructure, tax and legal benefits designed to encourage the growth of the targeted industries. Recently Dubai has become more pro-active in the encouragement of intellectual property development by creating free zones including Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai Multi Commodity Centre, Dubai South, Dubai Media City, Dubai Internet City, Knowledge Village and the development of Dubiotech, each of which are Free Zone Areas with distinct benefits. Industries locating in the free zone areas normally use these benefits to expand regionally and globally. Our firm has the necessary experience to ensure that clients incorporate in the proper form within the Free Zone Areas and take advantage of all the benefits offered

Locally Incorporated Companies

Because of our long-established presence in Dubai, we maintain excellent relations with some of the preeminent local companies. In addition, many individuals seeking to establish operations in Dubai, may seek local partners, not only to meet legal requirements under the present Company Law, but also to provide finance, and share know-how and experience in distributing and marketing products to the domestic and regional markets.

Insurance

Our Insurance practice provides expert local and cross-border services covering all aspects of the insurance industry, such as, professional indemnity, property solutions and commercial insurance litigation. Our practice is widely reputed for its acumen and experience insurance related matters and disputes. The team currently handle matters arising from all UAE major insurance sectors across the region and internationally. Our team are dedicated to dealing with irregular cases and tailor their advice to such cases which demand a comprehensive range of solutions,including:

• Policy disputes
• Drafting the necessary registration documents
• Defending insurers against actions brought by policy holders
• Quick, early advice on policy indemnity

Intellectual Property

In 1991, the UAE. implemented effective laws and regulations for the protection of trademarks, copyrights and patents. Our office offers the following services in the intellectual property domain:

• Registration of trademarks and patents
• Advice on the acquisition and registration of patents, trademarks and copyrights
• Drafting the necessary registration documents
• Advice on curbing unfair trade
• Drafting franchising, licensing and technical agreements
• Litigation intellectual property infringement cases

International Trade and Commerce

Long before oil was discovered in the U.A.E., Dubai was a focal point of commerce. Our firm has benefited greatly from Dubai’s continued emphasis on international trade and commerce. We advise our clients on a range of legal issues which may affect their business and commercial activities. Our areas of specialization are

• Structuring and negotiating commercial transactions
• International trade and the related legal instruments
• Advice on the proper formation of commercial agencies, distributorships and franchises, as well as the drafting of the necessary commercial instruments and agreements
• Registration of the agreements with the concerned authorities

Maritime

Historically, Dubai has opened as a transit seaport between the Asian Sub-Continent and the Gulf region, steadily developing sophisticated maritime dry docking and repair facilities. The Dubai Maritime City has been established to encourage the further growth of the industry. Our services include

• Flag registration, whether locally or abroad
• Marine insurance advice with respect to marine cover hull and cargo insurance and other insurance claims
• Client representation in marine disputes (arbitration and litigation), ship arrest, cargo claims and charter party claims

Construction

The construction sector is one of the busiest in the world. Restless construction cranes are part of the city’s skyline. Freehold residential areas have attracted expatriates from different corners of the globe to Dubai as their suitable residence and place of business. The steady expansion in construction required specialized legal expertise. Our firm has always met the challenge, providing quality legal assistance by negotiating, drafting contracts and advising on necessary legal requirements, in addition to assisting our clients in resolving construction disputes mainly through conciliation, arbitration or litigation.

Labor and Employment

The expatriate manpower and expertise represent a highly substantial proportion of the total employment and labour in the U.A.E. The current labour law was designed to reflect the legal needs of this sector. Our firm has advised on issues related to employment and labour regulations. Our services include.

• Drafting of employment contracts
• Legal advice as to hiring practices
• Handling of employment disputes

Banking and Finance

The firm, since its inception, has been involved in the banking and finance sector. Our clients include local and international banks, as well as financial institutions. We offer the following services

• Advice on all banking legislation and practice
• Preparation of finance and loan contracts and legal documents
• Incorporation of trust and offshore units
• Advice on U.A.E. financial markets
• Advice on the tendering process for local and international development projects
• Establishment of representative offices
• Resolving banking, financial and investment disputes