Our comprehensive in-house legal team is prepared to offer precise, business-focused, and customized legal advisory in the United Arab Emirates, catering to companies from various sectors to support their regional activities. By integrating our legal, tax, and accounting expertise, we deliver holistic care and effective solutions grounded in the best legal practices in the UAE and across the Nordics. We can meet all your needs, whether for standard operations or large, complex transactions encompassing various aspects of your business.

Corporate law in the United Arab Emirates

Our experienced legal advisors in the UAE are equipped to offer a comprehensive array of services and legal advisory within the field of corporate law. We provide support from the initial stages of incorporation to managing all business transactions and changes throughout the company’s lifecycle. Our corporate law services include:

• Incorporation and sale of ready-made companies, including provision of registered offices and support for secretarial services in the UAE
• Comprehensive administration support and company liquidation
• Managing changes in the company’s legal status with the respective authorities
• Facilitating capital increases and reductions
• Related party agreements and shareholder agreements
• Negotiating with trading partners and preparing the necessary legal documentation
• Preparation of annual general meetings and other executive meetings
• Corporate governance and management rules

Insolvency, restructuring and bankruptcy in the United Arab Emirates

If you are facing insolvency litigations, our seasoned lawyers are qualified to support you in various matters, mitigate potential risks, and provide the most effective solutions tailored to your specific case, all in compliance with legal requirements in the United Arab Emirates.

Our experienced legal advisors in the UAE will guide you through the entire insolvency litigation process and represent you in administrative, civil, and insolvency courts, including out-of-court negotiations and pre-insolvency discussions. We are prepared to investigate and design solutions for insolvency restructuring, considering your unique circumstances and exploring all relevant options. Additionally, we offer comprehensive support and assistance with enforcement and debt recovery proceedings in the United Arab Emirates.

Intellectual property law in the United Arab Emirates

Intellectual property law is intricate, with both local and international implications requiring a comprehensive understanding of relevant regulations and procedures. Our legal advisory services in the United Arab Emirates are prepared to assist you with:

• Representation before statutory authorities and organizations in the UAE
• Drafting and negotiating contracts addressing intellectual property law issues
• Handling matters related to copyrights, trademarks, patents, and other intangible property rights
• Providing legal advisory services for software development and provision
• Representing clients in court hearings and out-of-court negotiations

GDPR legal support and legal advisory in the United Arab Emirates

Given the severe penalties and the limited time businesses have to ensure compliance with all legal and technical aspects, choosing the right professional partner is crucial. Our skilled team of legal and corporate advisors in the United Arab Emirates is prepared to help you understand the impact of GDPR on your company and provide support in the following areas:

• Comprehensive review of current personal data processing, including follow-up analysis
• Preparation of internal guidelines, such as working procedures and manuals, and employee consent for data processing
• Review and adjustment of contractual relationships with individuals involved in processing, including subscribers and other business partners
• Determine if a data protection impact assessment is required, provide support throughout the process, and assist in consultations with a supervisory authority
• Additional services, tailored to your specific needs and requirements

Public tenders in the United Arab Emirates

Our public tender services and legal advisory in the United Arab Emirates are designed to meet your needs regardless of the public procurement procedure involved, whether it be open, restricted, negotiated, or the complex competitive dialogue procedure. Our legal advisors in the UAE are equipped to support you throughout the entire process of public procurement for services, goods, or works, offering a comprehensive range of services including:

• Guidance throughout the entire public tender process in the UAE
• Assisting customers by preparing all necessary documentation
• Representing bidders during public tender procedures in the UAE
• Advocating for bidders or customers before courts and state institutions in the UAE

Labour law and employment support in the United Arab Emirates

As an essential component of our HR administration and payroll services, we provide extensive labour law support through our skilled team of legal experts in the UAE. They are prepared to assist you with various employment-related matters in the United Arab Emirates, including:

• Design and implementation of internal HR processes: Developing guidelines, policies, and procedures, and preparing standard templates.
• Preparation of employment documentation: Drafting contracts and amendments, job descriptions, termination agreements, liability agreements, and more, all in full compliance with UAE legal requirements and best practices.
• Resolution of employment issues: Addressing concerns related to working hours, shifts, employment termination (including mass layoffs), working conditions, annual leave, parental leave, health and safety, employee benefits, and other areas.
• Consultancy on GDPR and personal data protection: Providing guidance on compliance with GDPR and data protection laws in the UAE.

Other legal services we are ready to provide in the United Arab Emirates

Commercial and civil law

Our services and legal advisory in the United Arab Emirates encompass the preparation of contracts, review of commercial and civil law agreements, comprehensive legal advice on civil and commercial matters, and the drafting of legal opinions, all in full compliance with UAE legal requirements.

Administrative and tax law

We offer services in client representation, managing claims in administrative and tax proceedings in the United Arab Emirates, contract review from a tax and administrative law perspective, preparation of legal opinions, and representing clients in court proceedings to review the lawfulness of decisions made by administrative bodies in the UAE.

Disputes and enforcement of receivables

Our services and legal advisory in the United Arab Emirates include representing clients in court for local civil, commercial, administrative, and labor law matters. We also represent clients before arbitration courts, manage and recover claims at the pre-trial stage, in court proceedings, during enforcement actions, and throughout bankruptcy and restructuring processes. Additionally, we provide thorough legal analysis in these areas.

Expert legal advisory in the United Arab Emirates – and across the globe

With a presence in over 50 locations, we provide seamless legal advisory services in the United Arab Emirates and worldwide. Our empathetic experts align company needs with optimal solutions, fostering business growth and success. Our extensive experience ranges from handling small to medium enterprises to managing complex cases for global corporations. Our local teams ensure comprehensive compliance and a deep understanding of the local market, delivering precise and efficient services tailored to each region’s specific requirements. Contact us to learn how our legal advisory services can support your business.