Corporate
Corporate structures
Advising (without limitation) finance, communication and technology majors on finding the suitable corporate structure for establishing presence in several jurisdictions in the GCC.
Restructuring
Providing guidance and advising established groups on restructuring for better ring-fencing and more business efficacy.
Mergers and acquisitions
Acting for buyers on acquisitions in different sectors including (without limitation) education, logistics, communication and technology, energy and financial services.
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Regulatory compliance
DFSA rules and regulations
Advising DIFC-based entities as well as foreign entities looking to establish within the DIFC on adapting their corporate structure, corporate governance and documentation to comply with regulatory requirements.
DED and other Free Zone authorities in the UAE
Advising on the regulatory requirements of the different authorities, whether mainland or free-zone, and solutions to adapt the business to such requirements.
Telecommunication Regulatory Authority
Advising a telecommunication giant on several regulatory aspects relating to the conduct of telecommunication business in the GCC.
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Joint ventures
Joint venture between a shipping major and a regional shipping agent
Acting for a worldwide shipping group on a joint venture with a regional shipping agent covering the whole of the GCC.
Agency and distributorship
Advising international manufacturers of products in the technology, transport and other sectors on the best joint venture structure for their relationship with local distributors and on distributing their products in the GCC region.
Contractors and developers
Advising major construction companies on large joint venture partnerships in relation to government-led major development projects.
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