Corporate & commercial law in the Middle East
The corporate and commercial group in Dubai provides advice on a wide range of commercial transactions to both its local and international clients. It is experienced in relevant areas of commerce, including oil & gas projects, energy supply arrangements, agency & distribution contracts, and the sale of goods and the supply of services generally.
A large part of the Middle East office’s work involves assisting clients to establish both offshore and onshore businesses in the UAE.
Taking into account legal and practical requirements, the corporate and commercial team is able to advise on the most appropriate structure for ventures, and to provide everything from initial advice on the procedures and costs involved, through to completion of all of the legal formalities, and the successful registration of the appropriate business entity in the UAE.
It is also experienced in advising on initial public offerings and is proud to have among its lawyers, two partners who advised on the first three flotations of shares in Dubai.
By virtue of the length and depth of experience of the senior lawyers in the market, and their understanding of the sensitivities and particular needs of their clients, TW Middle East has been instructed in a significant number of important transactions by Government departments, corporate entities, major merchant families, multinationals, financial institutions, international insurance groups, and industrial business groups.
Areas of expertise:
- Mergers
- Acquisitions
- Disposals
- Corporate restructuring
- Company formations
- Offshore formations
- Joint ventures
- Free zone set ups
- Various forms of commercial contracts including asset sale and purchase agreements, agreements for services, share and business sale agreements