Amer Al Marzooqi Advocates & Legal Consultants has a strong corporate and commercial law practice focused on strategic legal advisory, deal-making, cross-border transactions, and general corporate services. We represent clients of all sizes – from tech start-ups and mid-sized service companies (including professional firms and restaurant chains) to large multinational enterprises such as major American oilfield services companies.
The breadth and depth of our client base reflect the extensive knowledge and skills of our lawyers in Dubai, bolstered by our associate offices in the United States and Canada. Our team brings experience from leading law firms in North America, the Middle East, and Asia. Through close collaboration with our partner offices in the US and Canada, we deliver seamless and innovative solutions for our clients’ corporate and commercial needs.
A distinctive aspect of our practice is engaging clients in developing business and legal strategies that strengthen their interests in every transaction. Guided by the principle of advancing the client’s best interests practically and cost-effectively, we maintain frequent, informative communication with our clients throughout each matter.
Our Corporate and Commercial Services Include:
Corporate Services
Providing corporate secretarial services, including nominee shareholder arrangements and supporting documentation.itr.
General Corporate/Commercial Matters
Day-to-day business legal issues and corporate advisory services.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Structuring and executing domestic and cross-border acquisitions and business mergers.
Agency & Distribution
Negotiating and establishing relationships between international companies and local agents/distributors in the Middle East, India, South Asia, and Africa.
Joint Ventures
Structuring and advising on joint venture arrangements and partnerships.
Company Formation (Onshore & Offshore)
Setting up, organizing, and structuring companies in the Middle East, North America, the Caribbean, and Asia, including free zones and offshore jurisdictions.
Corporate Governance
Advising medium and large companies on governance issues such as board structure, director duties, oversight responsibilities, and ethics policies.
Family Businesses
Organizing and structuring family-owned enterprises for governance and succession planning.
Management Structure
Advising on organizational structuring, board and committee setup, and policy development.
Business Strategy & Regulatory Compliance
Advising on business strategies in light of new laws, regulations, and policy changes.
Private Equity & Venture Capital
Assisting start-ups and small businesses with venture capital funding and advising regional and international private equity firms.
Technology Law
Drafting and negotiating technology-related agreements, including those involving government entities.
Initial Public Offerings (IPOs)
Guiding companies through IPO processes on UAE and GCC stock exchanges, including cross-listings.
Advertising & Marketing Law
Advising on legal compliance in advertising, marketing, and promotional campaigns.
Franchising
Assisting with franchise development and compliance, especially in the food and beverage industry.
Manufacturing
Advising on legal aspects of setting up and managing manufacturing operations, from basic to advanced industries.
Intellectual Property
Managing registration and protection of trademarks, copyrights, and related IP rights.
Healthcare
Assisting with the establishment and legal compliance of domestic and cross-border healthcare ventures.
Energy Projects
Advising on oil and gas joint ventures, power generation, and renewable energy initiatives.
Mining & Resources
Supporting clients with mining projects, mineral rights, and resource extraction matters.
Media & Publishing
Advising media companies and publishers on regulatory and commercial issues.
Competition Law
Guiding clients on antitrust and competition law compliance.