Corporate & Commercial Legal Services in the UAE
The UAE is one of the world’s leading business destinations, with world-class free zones, a streamlined regulatory environment, and an expanding domestic market. From company formation through to complex cross-border disputes, our corporate advocates support businesses at every stage of their UAE journey.
Corporate Legal Services We Provide
- Company formation — mainland LLC, free zone entity, branch office
- Memorandum and Articles of Association drafting and amendments
- Shareholder agreements and joint venture structuring
- Commercial contract drafting, review, and negotiation
- Mergers, acquisitions, and business sales
- Corporate governance frameworks and board advisory
- Commercial disputes and debt litigation
- International arbitration — DIAC, ICC, DIFC-LCIA, ADCCAC
- Intellectual property registration and protection in the UAE
- Trade licence applications, renewals, and amendments
- Franchise and agency agreements
- Employment contracts for corporate clients
UAE Business Law — Key 2024 Context
Following Federal Decree-Law No. 32 of 2021 (the Commercial Companies Law), 100% foreign ownership is now permitted for most mainland UAE business activities. Free zone entities continue to offer specific advantages for certain business models, including tax incentives and simplified import-export. Selecting the optimal structure requires careful analysis of your activity type, preferred shareholding, banking relationships, and market access requirements.
Dispute Resolution for Businesses
When commercial disputes arise, we pursue the most efficient and cost-effective resolution path — negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or litigation before the UAE courts, DIFC Courts, or ADGM Courts. We understand that for businesses, speed and commercial outcome are as important as legal correctness.
Contact Our Corporate Legal Team
Whether you are launching a new business in the UAE, entering a significant commercial contract, or facing a corporate dispute, Address Legal provides clear, commercially-minded legal advice that protects your interests and helps your business move forward.