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We represent a wide range of clients, including multinational corporations, SMEs, family businesses, individual entrepreneurs, and private individuals, both in the UAE and internationally.

Yes. Our lawyers have rights of audience in all UAE courts as well as courts across the GCC, including Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait.

At Amer Al Marzooqi Advocates & Legal Consultants, every member of our legal team is fully licensed to practice law and appear before all levels of courts within the United Arab Emirates. Our lawyers are duly registered with the UAE Ministry of Justice and the Dubai Legal Affairs Department. Each team member undergoes rigorous legal training and participates in continuous professional development programs accredited by official judicial authorities in the UAE, ensuring their qualifications meet the highest standards of legal practice.

Corporate & Commercial Law Practice

At Amer Al Marzooqi Advocates & Legal Consultants, our corporate and commercial law practice delivers sophisticated legal advisory and transactional services across the full spectrum of business needs. We support a diverse client base ranging from tech start‑ups and professional services firms to multinational energy and manufacturing giants. Our lawyers draw on experience gained in leading law firms in around the GCC, the Middle East and Asia, and work in concert with partner offices in the region to provide seamless cross‑border representation. We actively collaborate with our clients on strategy and risk management to align legal solutions with their commercial objectives and communicate regularly to ensure clarity and cost efficiency.

Corporate Secretarial & Compliance Services

Our corporate secretarial team ensures clients remain compliant with UAE company law by maintaining statutory registers, preparing board and shareholder resolutions, and coordinating regulatory filings. We assist with company formation and restructuring, handle licensing and registration formalities, and organise and document board and general assembly meetings. By managing administrative and legal tasks, we help businesses avoid penalties, improve corporate governance and maintain smooth operations.

General Corporate & Commercial Matters

We provide day‑to‑day legal support for businesses operating in the UAE and abroad. This includes drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, advising on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, data protection, employment matters and risk management. Our team anticipates legal developments affecting your sector and provides pragmatic guidance on legislative changes.

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

Our M&A practice offers end‑to‑end support for domestic and cross‑border transactions. We structure and negotiate deals to align with your commercial goals while ensuring compliance with evolving legal frameworks. Rigorous due diligence processes identify risks and liabilities, enabling clients to make informed decisions and negotiate appropriate terms. We leverage strong relationships with government authorities to obtain regulatory consents and approvals, and our comprehensive support spans from initial planning through closing and integration. Our sector‑focused expertise allows us to tailor advice to the unique challenges of industries such as technology, healthcare, energy and manufacturing.

Agency & Distribution

We assist international businesses entering the Middle East, India, South Asia and Africa in structuring agency and distribution arrangements. Our lawyers draft and negotiate commercial agency contracts, distribution agreements and franchising arrangements, ensuring compliance with local agency laws and protecting intellectual property rights.

Joint Ventures & Strategic Alliances

We advise on all aspects of joint ventures and strategic partnerships, including feasibility studies, due diligence, structuring shareholder arrangements, governance frameworks and exit strategies. Our cross‑border experience helps clients navigate complex regulatory environments and align joint venture agreements with local and international laws.

Company Formation (Onshore & Offshore)

We guide clients through the establishment and restructuring of entities across mainland, free‑zone and offshore jurisdictions in the Middle East, North America, the Caribbean and Asia. Services include advising on legal structures, drafting constitutional documents, obtaining licences, registering with authorities and implementing tax‑efficient structures.

Corporate Governance

Directors and managers in the UAE have duties and liabilities defined by the company’s constitutional documents, the Commercial Companies Law and the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) Code. We counsel boards on fiduciary duties of care and loyalty, regulatory filings, ESG considerations and stakeholder responsibilities. The SCA Code requires boards of public joint‑stock companies to uphold principles of accountability, fairness, disclosure, transparency and responsibility; we help design governance frameworks that meet these standards and protect directors from personal liability.

Family Businesses & Succession Planning

Our lawyers support family‑owned enterprises in establishing robust governance structures and succession plans. We prepare family constitutions, shareholders’ agreements and trust arrangements to manage transitions, resolve conflicts and preserve wealth across generations.

Management Structure & Organisational Design

We advise on structuring management hierarchies, forming board committees, drafting charters and policies, and setting up performance and compensation frameworks. These measures help clients build accountable organisations and align management practices with legal and regulatory requirements.

Business Strategy & Regulatory Compliance

We monitor regulatory developments to guide clients on emerging laws, policy changes and sector‑specific regulations. Our counsel covers risk assessment, compliance audits, corporate restructuring and negotiation with regulators to ensure our clients’ strategies align with evolving legal frameworks.

Private Equity & Venture Capital

Our private equity and venture capital team assists start‑ups and growth‑stage companies in securing funding and represents regional and international investors in acquisitions, joint ventures and exit transactions. We conduct due diligence, negotiate term sheets, draft investment agreements and ensure compliance with securities laws and regulatory approvals.

Technology & Digital Law

We draft and negotiate technology‑related agreements, including software licensing, cloud services, outsourcing, cybersecurity compliance, data protection and IP transfer. Our lawyers advise on collaborations with government entities and technology service providers and manage regulatory issues related to fintech and digital assets.

Advertising, Marketing & Consumer Protection

Our lawyers advise on advertising and marketing campaigns, ensuring compliance with consumer protection laws, advertising standards and privacy regulations. We review promotional materials, negotiate sponsorship agreements and help clients navigate regulatory approvals and dispute resolution.

Franchising

We structure franchise arrangements for franchisors and franchisees, focusing on expansion strategies, intellectual property protection, supply chain management and regulatory compliance. Our experience spans diverse sectors, including food and beverage, retail and professional services.

Manufacturing & Industrial Projects

We assist manufacturers in establishing and managing operations across basic and advanced industries. This includes regulatory compliance, drafting supply and distribution contracts, negotiating technology transfers, addressing environmental and workplace safety issues and managing cross‑border supply chains.

Intellectual Property

Our IP practice offers comprehensive services for the registration, protection and enforcement of trademarks, copyrights, patents and trade secrets. We manage portfolios, draft licensing agreements, conduct IP due diligence in transactions and represent clients in infringement disputes.

Healthcare & Life Sciences

We advise healthcare providers, hospitals, clinics and pharmaceutical companies on licensing, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, compliance with health regulations, data privacy and cross‑border healthcare ventures.

Energy & Natural Resources

Our energy lawyers counsel clients on oil and gas joint ventures, power generation projects and renewable energy initiatives. We handle concession agreements, production sharing contracts, regulatory approvals, environmental compliance and project finance.

Mining & Resources

We assist clients with exploration, licensing, extraction and project development across mining and natural resources. Our services include negotiating operating agreements, managing local partnerships and ensuring compliance with mining regulations and environmental standards.

Media & Publishing

We advise media companies, publishers and content creators on regulatory compliance, content licensing, intellectual property rights, advertising standards and digital media agreements. Our team also handles disputes arising from defamation, copyright infringement and contractual breaches.

Competition & Antitrust

We help clients navigate antitrust and competition rules, providing advice on restrictive agreements, abuse of dominance, merger control and cartel investigations. We represent clients before regulators and courts, conduct compliance audits and deliver training to management teams to mitigate competition‑law risks.

Absolutely. Our multilingual team can also communicate fluently in Farsi, Hindi, and Urdu, ensuring clear communication with a diverse client base.

We specialize in litigation, corporate and commercial law, banking and finance, real estate and construction, employment law, arbitration, regulatory matters, and cross-border transactions.

Yes. We manage cross-border litigation, arbitration, business formations abroad, and international commercial transactions with the support of our partner offices in the US, Canada, and South Asia.

Our lawyers begin by assessing risks, conducting due diligence, and developing a tailored strategy. We aim to resolve matters efficiently through litigation, arbitration, or settlement—whichever best serves your interests.

Yes, we provide full company formation services for both onshore and offshore jurisdictions, including free zone registrations and compliance with UAE commercial laws.

Yes. We help structure and formalize joint ventures, ensuring all agreements are enforceable and aligned with your strategic and legal objectives.

We have extensive experience in arbitration and alternative dispute resolution, including representation before major ADR forums and enforcement of arbitration awards across the GCC.

Our clients operate in various sectors such as energy, finance, technology, real estate, healthcare, manufacturing, media, and shipping. We tailor our legal services to the specific needs of each industry.

We combine big-firm experience with boutique-level attention. Our partner-led teams deliver high-level expertise, personalized service, and practical solutions at cost-effective rates.

You can contact us through our website’s contact form, by phone, or email. Our team will arrange a consultation with one of our legal experts at your convenience.