Commercial Contracts | Global

Al Tamimi is a distinguished regional law firm with several offices located across the UAE, providing an enviable depth of resources and expertise. The firm is widely acknowledged for its strong track record interacting with regulators and government authorities in the Middle East, and offers significant capabilities in a variety of corporate and commercial matters including franchising, commercial contracts and joint venture agreements. The team is also noted for its expertise in matters relating to the UAE's foreign direct investment law.

Akin is a major player in Abu Dhabi, demonstrating considerable strengths across a broad range of sectors and providing assistance with an array of commercial regulatory matters. Its lawyers are particularly acclaimed for their expertise in advising government entities on joint ventures and investments. Beyond commercial contracts, the firm is also highly regarded for its capabilities in M&A and corporate restructuring.

Baker Botts's highly experienced corporate and commercial practice typically represents major international clients in high-value joint ventures and significant commercial agreements such as distribution contracts. The firm often advises high-profile global entities on regulatory matters across the region. It is known for representing international investors alongside its strong reputation among domestic and family-owned businesses. The team is also widely recognised for its specific capabilities in the defence and oil and gas sectors and has further expertise in technology.

Lawyers in the UAE offices of Baker McKenzie have broad expertise covering a range of high-value commercial matters. The firm remains a regular adviser to several household-name corporates as well as government entities. It offers clients seamless advice across its global network, and is especially well versed in advising government entities on commercial agreements. The team has notable experience in group restructuring, with further expertise in joint ventures, franchising and major contracts. It is also able to advise on corporate governance as well as compliance, regulatory and commercial agency matters.

Hadef & Partners is a UAE powerhouse with extensive expertise in, and depth of resources committed to, corporate and commercial mandates. Its lawyers often represent clients in corporate structuring and joint ventures, including matters in support of mergers and acquisitions. The team most commonly assists clients in the energy, technology and healthcare sectors. It has noteworthy experience advising both regional and international businesses and demonstrates further strengths in franchising, distribution and licensing matters. The firm is also accomplished in acting for domestic family groups on corporate restructurings.

Afridi & Angell offers clients a highly experienced group of lawyers based in Dubai who regularly act on large-scale, business-critical agreements with cross-border elements. The firm is experienced in advising on company establishment and commercial contracts as well as group restructuring and joint ventures. Its expertise in these areas is bolstered by a prolific competition and antitrust group. The team assists a broad range of clients, including domestic and foreign investors, international retail businesses, and financial entities. It is further esteemed for its work representing private equity and venture capital entities.

Bracewell has a noteworthy corporate and commercial practice based in Dubai. Its lawyers are widely recognised for their expertise in the defence sector. The firm has additional experience advising clients within the automotive and energy industries and is adept at corporate governance and regulatory mandates. The firm's commercial practice is also accomplished at assisting with distribution and service agreements.

Dentons is a global law firm whose lawyers have a proven track record in high-profile commercial matters. It is recognised for its expert knowledge of local laws and regulations, in addition to its noteworthy international strength. The firm is equally adept advising on domestic, regional and international mandates, including joint ventures, service-provider contracts and regulatory and compliance issues.

DLA Piper has an active team of lawyers adept at handling a range of corporate and commercial matters, in addition to its capabilities in M&A. It offers advice on joint ventures, corporate governance, shareholder agreements and high-value corporate restructurings. The group advises several notable clients active in the energy, healthcare and entertainment sectors.

Norton Rose Fulbright fields a team that is proficient across a range of commercial and general corporate matters, including group restructuring and commercial contracts. The firm's lawyers also provide guidance on market entry, licensing and regulatory issues. Its client base hails from a multitude of sectors, including energy, infrastructure, education and technology.

The Dubai corporate team at Pinsent Masons has experience handling major matters on behalf of domestic and international companies, in addition to investment groups. Its lawyers offer notable expertise in corporate structuring and are particularly strong in providing regulatory advice. The firm also regularly acts on joint ventures, as well as distribution, supply and franchising agreements throughout the GCC and beyond.

HFW's commercial contracts practice comprises lawyers based in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The team has expertise in FDI, corporate governance, joint ventures and restructurings. It is widely recognised for its experience providing regulatory advice to clients who operate regionally, particularly with regard to shipping matters. Other specific sectors of expertise include defence, transport, healthcare and energy.

Hogan Lovells' Dubai office delivers high-calibre expertise on a diverse range of regional and international matters, including advice on joint ventures as well as distribution agreements. Its sectors of expertise include healthcare and energy. The firm's lawyers are also capable of providing guidance on commercial regulatory issues and corporate restructuring mandates.

Addleshaw Goddard's Dubai team handles a full range of both corporate and commercial matters, including corporate governance and incorporation. Its lawyers offer expertise in distribution and franchising agreements, in addition to assisting clients with joint venture arrangements and regulatory matters. The firm brings additional value to its commercial practice through its command of data and privacy mandates, particularly in the education and retail sectors.

AMERELLER fields a robust team of lawyers from its office in Dubai. The firm is adept across the spectrum of corporate and commercial matters, with particular strength in joint ventures. It also excels in corporate restructurings and reorganisations, as well as demonstrating a notable track record in commercial agency and distribution agreements. It regularly acts for international clients on a variety of issues relating to foreign direct investment.

Bird & Bird is acknowledged for its particular know-how regarding commercial contracts in the media and technology sectors. With well-established offices in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, its other sectors of expertise include aviation, telecoms, and food and beverages. The firm's lawyers are especially experienced representing European and US multinationals in joint ventures, franchising agreements and other commercial advisory work across the Middle East.

Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle has a well-established Dubai office which offers considerable expertise across the spectrum of corporate restructurings and contractual negotiations. Its lawyers frequently represent major international corporations in the technology and food and beverage industries.

The team at Mayer Brown advises a wide range of clients, including entities hailing from the finance and automotive sectors. It offers wide-ranging expertise in corporate restructurings and governance, and it is equally well versed in providing guidance on contractual issues underpinning major infrastructure developments. The team is based in Dubai.

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius is a strong international law firm with a skilled team operating across Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The firm is highly experienced in negotiating joint venture agreements as well as creating template contracts for major international clients. It is also well versed in structuring and re-domiciliation of corporate entities.