Al Safar & Partners · Corporate & Commercial
Corporate & Commercial Lawyers in Dubai.
Full-service corporate lawyers in Dubai. We advise on M&A, contracts, due diligence, compliance, joint ventures and capital markets across the UAE and internationally. Trusted by regional businesses since 1981.ansactions. We combine deep UAE commercial law expertise with international transactional experience.
Why Choose Us
Virtual Assets
Crypto, digital assets and blockchain legal advisory
Mergers & Acquisitions
M&A transactions, due diligence and SPA negotiation
Contracts
Commercial contract drafting, review and negotiation
Project Finance
Infrastructure and project finance transactions
Compliance
Corporate governance and regulatory compliance
Capital Markets
Debt, equity and sukuk capital markets advisory
Due Diligence
Legal due diligence for acquisitions and investments
Why Choose Us
Why Al Safar & Partners for Corporate & Commercial
01
Full transactional capability
M&A, restructurings, JVs and financing transactions handled from term sheet to closing.
02
Regulatory & compliance
Navigating UAE regulatory requirements, free zone rules and sector-specific licensing.
03
Virtual assets & fintech
One of Dubai's leading practices for crypto, digital assets and fintech regulation.
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Capital markets
Experience with debt and equity capital markets transactions in the UAE and GCC.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
The UAE offers mainland LLCs, DIFC or ADGM-registered companies (common law jurisdiction), and over 40+ free zone entities each with different ownership, tax and repatriation rules. We help you choose the right structure based on your business activity, target market and ownership preferences.
Following the 2021 Commercial Companies Law amendment, 100% foreign ownership is now available for most commercial activities on the mainland. Certain strategic sectors (oil, gas, banking, insurance) retain restrictions. Free zones have always permitted 100% foreign ownership.
UAE M&A involves regulatory approvals (from sector regulators like CBUAE or SCA depending on industry), due diligence, Share Purchase Agreement or Business Transfer Agreement drafting, antitrust review if applicable, and post-merger integration. Our corporate team manages the full process from term sheet to closing.
Parties can choose UAE federal courts, DIFC courts (English common law, judgments enforceable internationally), ADGM courts, or arbitration (DIAC, ADCCAC, ICC, LCIA). Contract choice-of-law and dispute resolution clauses matter enormously — we draft them carefully at the outset.
The UAE has one of the world's most progressive crypto/virtual asset regulatory frameworks. VARA (Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority) in Dubai and ADGM's Financial Services Regulatory Authority govern virtual asset service providers. Our team advises on licensing, compliance and transaction structuring for crypto businesses.
Speak to Our Corporate & Commercial Team Today.
Initial consultation from AED 500 — waived when you open a case with us.