Commercial Contracts | Global

Baker Botts' 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.

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.

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. 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.

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

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.

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.

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. The firm's lawyers are also capable of providing guidance on commercial regulatory issues and corporate restructuring mandates.

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 the structuring and re-domiciliation of corporate entities.

Stephenson Harwood fields a capable team in Dubai. Its lawyers handle a range of commercial mandates for clients hailing from various sectors, with a particular focus on fintech and digital assets. The team offers additional expertise in corporate governance and the structuring of joint ventures.