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Commercial Contracts

We assist businesses with the drafting, review and negotiation of a wide range of commercial contracts, such as consultancy and service agreements, agency and distribution agreements, franchise agreements, commercial sales contracts, joint venture and shareholder agreements.

We help clients clarify their rights and obligations, identify contractual risks and negotiate terms suited to their business. Our support covers both UAE-based arrangements and cross-border transactions, from initial discussions through to signature.

We also advise on amendments, renewals and termination of existing agreements.

Learn more about commercial contracts in the UAE and read our frequently asked questions.

Company Incorporation & Corporate Governance

We advise entrepreneurs and businesses on company incorporation and the structuring of their activities in the UAE, including mainland, free zone and offshore entities. We help clients assess the available options in light of their activities, ownership arrangements and business objectives.

Our support includes corporate licensing, restructuring and reorganisation, changes to shareholding and management, and the development of joint ventures, including cross-border arrangements.

We draft and review corporate documents, such as constitutional documents, shareholder agreements, and board and shareholder resolutions. We also advise on governance arrangements, decision-making procedures and the respective rights and responsibilities of shareholders and management.

Through our network, we coordinate company formation and administrative formalities with corporate service providers.

Learn more about company incorporation and corporate governance in the UAE and read our frequently asked questions.

EMPLOYMENT LAW

We advise businesses on employment matters in the UAE and assist with drafting and reviewing documents such as offer letters, employment contracts, contract amendments and termination letters.

We also review staff handbooks, internal policies and employment procedures, helping employers align their documents and practices with the legal framework applicable to their business.

Our advice covers issues arising throughout the employment relationship, including remuneration, leave, confidentiality, restrictive covenants and termination.

Learn more about employment law in the UAE and read our frequently asked questions.

Wills & Succession Planning

We assist individuals and families with wills and succession planning in the UAE, with particular experience in matters involving expatriates and assets held in more than one country.

We help clients consider how their estate should be distributed, whom to appoint as executors and how to provide for minor children, including guardianship arrangements and the management of their inheritance.

Our advice draws on experience with UAE succession rules, French and Italian succession laws and relevant European regulations. Where several jurisdictions are involved, we assess how the proposed arrangements interact and coordinate with advisers abroad where needed.

We draft wills and assist with the appropriate registration process, including through the DIFC or Abu Dhabi Judicial Department, depending on the client’s circumstances and the applicable requirements.

Josephine D’Angelo has been registered as a wills draftsman with the DIFC Wills and Probate Registry since 2016.

Learn more about wills in the UAE and read our frequently asked questions.

Real Estate

We advise individuals, investors and businesses on real estate matters in the UAE, including property purchases and sales, off-plan transactions, and residential and commercial leases.

We review and negotiate documents such as reservation forms, sale and purchase agreements, lease agreements and related contractual arrangements. We help clients understand their commitments, identify risks and clarify terms before signing.

We also assist with legal issues arising during a transaction or tenancy, including delays, contractual changes, termination and disputes. Our support includes correspondence and negotiations, with local law firms involved where court proceedings are required.

Learn more about real estate law in the UAE and read our frequently asked questions.