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Legal · Commercial law

Commercial Law and Contracts in the UAE

Clear contracts are your cheapest insurance. We help you draft, review and negotiate the agreements your business runs on.

Drafting & reviewBilingual contractsUAE law expertise

Two parties signing a commercial agreement under UAE law

Overview

Agreements that hold up

From client contracts and supplier terms to commercial agency, distribution and joint ventures, your agreements decide who carries the risk. Under UAE law, details such as governing language, jurisdiction and registration can change the outcome of a dispute.

Our legal partners draft and review contracts in English and Arabic, explain the risks in plain language and help you negotiate with confidence.

What you get

Common matters

Client & supplier contracts

Terms of service, SLAs and purchase terms.

Agency & distribution

Commercial agency and distribution agreements.

Joint ventures

Partnership and JV agreements.

Employment documents

Contracts, policies and handbooks.

IP & licensing

Trademarks, licences and confidentiality.

Website terms

Terms, privacy and e-commerce policies.

How it works

How it works

01

Brief

Tell us the deal, the parties and the risks you worry about.

02

Scope & fee

We confirm scope, timeline and a fixed fee where possible.

03

Draft or review

Our legal partner drafts or marks up the document.

04

Finalise

We help you negotiate and sign.

Checklist

What to send us

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Starting estimate in AED. A specialist confirms your exact quote within one working day.

FAQ

Questions founders ask.

Still unsure? Talk to an advisor. We reply the same day.

Must contracts be in Arabic?

Many commercial contracts can be in English, but onshore courts work in Arabic and may require certified translations. Bilingual contracts reduce risk.

UAE law, DIFC or ADGM law, or a foreign law can apply in different situations. The choice affects enforcement and dispute resolution.

Yes, we coordinate trademark registration in the UAE with our legal partners.

Simple reviews often take a few working days; complex agreements take longer.

Don’t wait.
Just start.

Book a free consultation and get a clear plan for your UAE company: structure, timeline and cost.