Commercial Contracts

Clyde & Co maintains an impressive corporate and commercial practice across its Dubai and Abu Dhabi offices. It offers a considerable depth of resources and is proficient in large-scale domestic and cross-border mandates. Its lawyers demonstrate market-leading expertise regarding group restructurings, distribution agreements, joint ventures and compliance issues. The firm has a dedicated FDI team which advises international corporations establishing themselves both 'onshore' and in the UAE's free zones.

"The Clyde & Co team is always responsive, and their level of assistance is always appropriate and to the point."

"The team is very commercial and aware of client concerns and objectives."

A Clyde & Co team advised the Select Group on the establishment of a joint venture with a prominent UAE family group.

Ben Smith is a widely respected lawyer who is best known for his skills in FDI projects and corporate structuring. He is based in Dubai and is particularly adept at acting for international clients in the energy and technology sectors. "Ben looks at deals from a very pragmatic perspective and is always looking for a solution." "Ben is incredibly helpful. He's always willing and available to assist. He is experienced, very responsive and generous with his time and knowledge."

Philip O'Riordan is a longstanding lawyer who covers a variety of mandates, most often acting for clients in the hospitality and energy sectors. His experience ranges from corporate structuring and governance issues to negotiating contracts and shareholder agreements.