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We offer a comprehensive range of legal services with a fundamental understanding of market dynamics and regulatory obligations that span sectors and geographies.

MIS Services - Corporate & Commercial
Corporate & Commercial
MIS Services - Dispute Resolution
Dispute Resolution
MIS Services - Alternative Dispute Resolution
Alternative Dispute Resolution
MIS Services - Workplace Relations
Workplace Relations
MIS Services - Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property
MIS Services - Company Formation
Company Formation
MIS Services - Real Estate
Real Estate
MIS Services - Corporate & Commercial

Corporate & Commercial

Day-to-day and transactional legal needs of your business

Structuring & Restructuring:

We handle all the legal requirements for the establishment and functioning of various types of companies and businesses, enabling you to conduct your activities in any industry in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. We also help companies or groups with restructuring, acquisitions and disposals of businesses and assets, implementation of exit strategies, optimisation of legal structures, etc., and assist shareholders, individuals or investment funds.

Agreements:

We cover all stages of your commercial transactions, from negotiation to execution, to ensure the protection of your interests and limit your liabilities. This includes discussing, drafting, revising and finalizing all commercial and corporate contracts and documents necessary for all aspects of your business, such as shareholder agreements, articles of association, share purchase agreements, agency, distribution, franchise and licensing agreements, and many more.

Advising:

With extensive legal knowledge and a keen eye for the complexities of commercial transactions, we safeguard your interests and advocate for your rights with bespoke legal advice. Our expertise encompasses various types of deals, with a focus on cross-border transactions, mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures. We guide you through all stages of the deal from legal due diligence, to negotiation and drafting of the relevant agreements, until finalization of the transaction.

MIS Services - Dispute Resolution

Dispute Resolution

Asserting or defending your legal rights

We bring together seasoned litigation attorneys and professionals to advise on your case and assert your claims in various types of disputes, including commercial claims, real estate, rental, employment, insurance, shareholder, intellectual property, and others. We represent you throughout the dispute resolution process, from leading the efforts for out-of-court settlement and attempting to amicably resolve the dispute to escalation and litigation before local courts and arbitration committees.

MIS Services - Alternative Dispute Resolution

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Resolving conflicts efficiently and amicably without the need for litigation

We advocate for the amicable settlement of your disputes to avoid extensive and costly litigation procedures where possible. Starting from the preliminary assessment of the conflict to conciliation negotiations and mediation, leading to the drafting and finalization of settlement agreements, we ensure that your rights are protected and your demands are covered all the way through. We also follow up after the execution of the settlement agreement to ensure all obligations are respected by all parties.

MIS Services - Workplace Relations

Workplace Relations

Legal dealing between employer and employee

Contracts & Internal Organization:

We draft the contracts and documents and organize the workplace structure for your company to function according to the best standards and local applicable laws. Our services include advising on, drafting and revising internal policies and employee handbooks, codes of conduct, employment contracts, protection of client information, protection of personal data, non-compete provisions, restructuring and increasing of personnel processes, all in compliance with labor laws and regulations.

Dispute Resolution:

Our expertise in labor law extends to negotiating, mediating and litigating when disputes arise in the workplace or in connection with employment issues, such as discrimination disputes, wrongful and unfair termination, non-payment of end of service and employment benefits, and breach of non-compete provisions.

Advising & Regulatory Services:

With extensive knowledge of labor-related regulations and hands-on experience in the field, we offer legal advice on employment best practices and regulatory requirements, such as obtaining work permits and applying for visas, registration with regulatory authorities such as MOHRE, advising on end of service entitlements and employee rights, and much more.

MIS Services - Intellectual Property

Intellectual Property

Protecting your brand and creations

Registration:

We recommend and implement the necessary regulatory processes to ensure you fully benefit from your creations and innovations and protect them against third-party infringement and appropriation. To that end, we take care of all relevant trademark and copyright registrations in the UAE, the GCC and beyond.

Advising & IP Protection:

We advise on the best ways to safeguard and use your intellectual property rights and apply the needed measures to protect them, such as conducting an IP due diligence, drafting and serving cease and desist notices, and pursuing legal proceedings against infringement.

Agreements:

Beyond registration and protection, you should be able to capture the full value of your intellectual property rights. This is where we come in to lead the business negotiations and craft the relevant agreements, such as licensing and assignment contracts, to ensure you effectively exploit your IP rights to gain a competitive advantage and generate revenue.

MIS Services - Company Formation

Company Formation

Corporate service provider to your business

Corporate Services:

From incorporation to restructuring, we take a 360-degree approach to cover all aspects of the establishment and operation of your company and the soundness of your corporate partnership at every stage. Our services include conducting legal due diligence and a KYC check on all shareholders, UBOs, directors and authorized representatives, as well as preparation of submission documents for them, and drafting articles of association and resolutions, in addition to filing applications with relevant authorities and licensing your business. Through our strategic partnerships, we provide a ‘one-stop shop’ for services that every new business needs, such as bookkeeping, accounting, tax registration and filing, etc.

Combining our multi-disciplinary approach with a nuanced understanding of the UAE laws, regulations and culture, we also advise Very High Net Worth Individuals (VHNWIs), prominent families, family offices and their companies from around the world on establishing and operating companies, family offices and trusts in the region.

Regulatory Services:

We are legally qualified to complete all necessary regulatory processes before different mainland and freezone regulatory authorities across the UAE, including registration, licensing, annual renewals, amendments, KYC and AML and we provide PRO support throughout your business journey.

MIS Services - Real Estate

Real Estate

Comprehensive Real Estate Legal Solutions for Investors, Brokers & Developers

Transactions & Agreements:

We guide you through every step of your real estate transactions to protect your rights and secure your investments. Our services cover advising on, negotiating, drafting, and finalizing agreements for property sales, purchases, leases, mortgages, joint development, and property management across residential, commercial, and industrial properties.

Registration & Ownership Transfer:

We handle all legal procedures for registering properties with the Land Department and completing the transfer of ownership to ensure compliance with real estate laws and Land Department regulations and a seamless transaction process.

Dispute Resolution:

We represent you in resolving real estate disputes, including breaches of agreements, construction defects, boundary and tenancy issues, through negotiation, mediation, or litigation before the courts or arbitration panels.

Development & Investment Advisory:

We offer strategic legal advice to developers, investors, and property owners on structuring real estate investments and developments, including joint ventures, sales, and large-scale projects.

Our Team

  • Stephanie Mouannes
    Founder/ Managing Partner
  • Danielle Karam
    Legal Counsel
  • Adib Y. Tohme
    Of Counsel
  • Rafik Ghraizi
    Counsel
  • Gheya Abuhantash
    Associate
  • Pascale Jouit
    Senior Paralegal
  • Lama Gholam
    Junior Associate
  • Patrick Dransfield
    MA, BA (Joint Hons.)
  • Jennifer D'Cunha
    Office Manager
  • Hessa AlHammadi
    Lawyer
  • Nassar Hussein
    Head of Litigation
  • Anthony Wilson
    Head of Arbitration
  • Mohammed Fekri
    Senior Associate