Corporate and Business Law
Commercial decisions carry legal consequences long after they are made. We advise companies across the UAE on the structures, agreements and governance that determine how a business holds together — from incorporation and shareholder arrangements through to contracts, restructuring and exit.
Corporate counsel for founders, boards and established groups across the UAE — mainland, free zone, DIFC and ADGM.
We start with the commercial objective, then build the legal structure that serves it. Understanding what a business is trying to achieve — and where it expects to be in five years — shapes every recommendation on entity type, ownership structure and contractual terms.
Jurisdiction determines outcome. A DIFC company, an ADGM entity, a mainland LLC and a free zone establishment are governed by different company law, different filing regimes and different courts. We match the structure to the commercial need rather than defaulting to the familiar option.
Company Formation and Structuring
We advise on entity selection and incorporation across mainland, free zone, DIFC and ADGM jurisdictions, covering licensing requirements, ownership rules, capital structure and the regulatory obligations attached to each. Structure decided at formation determines ownership flexibility, tax position and dispute forum for the life of the business.
Shareholder and Partnership Agreements
We draft and negotiate the agreements that govern control: voting rights and reserved matters, transfer restrictions and pre-emption, deadlock resolution, drag-along and tag-along provisions, and exit terms. These provisions are rarely tested until a relationship breaks down, which is precisely when their drafting matters.
Commercial Contracts
We prepare and review the contracts a business depends on — supply and distribution, agency, services, joint ventures, licensing and employment. Each is drafted with the dispute in mind: governing law, jurisdiction, termination rights and liability caps decided at signature rather than argued afterwards.
Corporate Governance and Compliance
We advise boards on directors' duties, decision-making procedure and record-keeping, and support compliance with UAE corporate obligations including Ultimate Beneficial Owner registration, Economic Substance requirements and corporate tax registration. Sound governance is also the firmest defence when a decision is later challenged.
Transactions and Restructuring
We handle share transfers, capital increases, group restructuring, mergers and acquisitions — from due diligence and transaction documents through regulatory approvals to completion. We advise on what the diligence uncovers, not only on the paperwork required to close.
Expert Navigation of Legal Disputes and Court Procedures
We stand ready to represent you before all courts and official bodies, dedicated to helping you reclaim and protect your deserved rights. Our team is well-versed in all litigation procedures and possesses a deep understanding of the laws that judges will apply to resolve the dispute, providing elite, tech-driven litigation services for civil, commercial, labor, or criminal cases.
Partner with Nour Attorneys for your corporate needs
We advise companies at every stage — formation, growth, transaction and exit — across the UAE's mainland and financial free zone jurisdictions. Contact us to discuss how we can support your business.
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