Focused Diligence
Findings ranked by financial impact so the deal team knows what to renegotiate and what to accept.
An acquisition is priced on what the buyer believes about the business. Due diligence and the purchase agreement decide what happens when one of those beliefs turns out to be wrong.
Dubai Legal Expert advises buyers and sellers on corporate acquisitions across the UAE, from due diligence and structuring through to signing, regulatory approval and completion.
UAE transactions carry issues that do not appear in every market. Licence transferability, free zone consent requirements, employee visa transfers, undisclosed labour liabilities and the enforceability of warranty claims all need to be worked through before signing.
We run the legal side of the deal end to end, and just as importantly we tell you which findings are worth renegotiating over and which are noise. A due diligence report that flags everything equally is no help to a decision maker.
Contact UsCorporate records, licences, contracts, employment, litigation, property and compliance reviewed with findings ranked by deal impact.
Share purchase versus asset purchase, entity choice and the tax and licensing consequences of each route.
SPA drafting and negotiation covering price mechanics, conditions, warranties, indemnities and restrictive covenants.
Protections that survive completion, including escrow arrangements, retention amounts and claim procedures.
Authority consents, notarisation, share transfer registration and the completion checklist.
Findings ranked by financial impact so the deal team knows what to renegotiate and what to accept.
Completion accounts, earn outs and retention mechanics drafted so the price adjusts to what is actually delivered.
Warranties and indemnities matched to the risks diligence actually found, not a generic checklist.
Every approval, landlord consent and change of control clause identified before signing rather than during completion.
Visa transfers, end of service liabilities and contract continuity handled as part of the deal, not afterwards.
A managed checklist through conditions, signing, notarisation and share transfer registration.
Warranty claims are only as good as the ability to enforce them. In the UAE that means paying attention to which entity gives the warranty, where its assets are, whether escrow is realistic, and which forum will hear a dispute. A beautifully drafted agreement against a shell seller is worth very little.
Because our team also litigates commercial disputes in Dubai, the protections we negotiate are shaped by what is actually enforceable here. That perspective changes how a claim procedure, an escrow release and a jurisdiction clause are drafted.
A controlled route from first review to registered share transfer.
We advise on share purchase versus asset purchase and the licensing, tax and liability consequences of each.
Full review of corporate, contractual, employment, regulatory, property and litigation position with a ranked report.
Key commercial terms, exclusivity and confidentiality documented before costs escalate.
SPA, disclosure letter, escrow terms and ancillary documents drafted and negotiated.
Regulatory consents, third party approvals and change of control waivers obtained.
Signing, notarisation, share transfer registration, licence amendment and post completion filings.
Diligence uncovered undisclosed labour liabilities that changed the price materially. The report was ranked by impact, not just a list of issues.
They kept the process moving and closed on the agreed date. The disclosure work upfront prevented claims afterwards.
A share purchase transfers ownership of the company including its liabilities. An asset purchase transfers selected assets and usually leaves historic liabilities with the seller.
A straightforward private acquisition typically runs two to four months from term sheet to completion, depending on diligence findings and required approvals.
Corporate records and ownership, licences, material contracts, employment and visa position, litigation, property, intellectual property and regulatory compliance.
Yes, but enforcement depends on the drafting, the solvency and location of the warrantor, and the agreed forum. Escrow or retention is often the practical protection.
Depending on the licence, activity and free zone, authority consent or notification is usually required for a change of ownership.
We act for either side, but not both on the same transaction, as that would be a conflict of interest.
Whether you are buying, selling or preparing a business for sale, the first consultation is free and confidential.
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