Business Law

We offer our knowledge and expertise in a wide range of commercial agreements including revising existing agreements; drafting and reviewing general terms and conditions for the sales of products and services; and agency and distribution agreements. We also offer our expertise in more complex cases such as joint venture agreements, franchising, consignment and stock, freight agency agreements and contracts.

Company Law

Our firm has the expertise to handle a wide variety of operations in the realm of Company Law (both at consulting and operational levels). Our expertise is diverse and far-reaching, ranging from incorporation and/or liquidation of a company to ordinary and extraordinary operations. Our range of services extends from share transfers to the optimization of corporate ownership and corporate governance.

Our activities in M&A field include all aspects of the transaction, from the preliminary activities of due diligence and planning to its completion. Given the complexity of many M&A transactions, the expertise that the firm offers in corporate issues, accounting and tax is of crucial importance.

Tax and Tax Planning

We can provide specialized and personalized advice on international taxation, assisting our clients in “cross-border” planning and guarantee compliance with local tax requirements, by analyzing transactions and tax impacts that occur from one jurisdiction to another, either within the same group and/or towards customers or suppliers. We support our clients from the start-up phase to successful establishment of their presence in a foreign country. We collaborate with small and large multinational groups, individuals, tax and family office, law firms and private equity funds; all the while developing highly specialized and personalized services. We also can assist clients with the tax authorities, including litigation.

Employment Law

We regularly advise clients on all areas of the UAE Labour Law, and our clients include both individuals as well as local and international companies. We provide comprehensive and knowledgeable advice to clients at any stage of the employment relationship, and pride ourselves on offering a solution focused and pragmatic approach, based on the applicable laws and experience.

We assist clients with a range of day-to-day employment issues including end of service gratuity and/or benefits, disciplinary actions, and termination. Our services include assisting with the preparation of contractual documentation, settlement agreements following the termination of an employment relationship, and advice on contentious disputes.

Real Estate

Our expert knowledge and experience of the relevant regulations, allows us to provide clients with practical advice and assistance regarding a multitude of transactions.

We advise clients on commercial and residential real estate transactions, and act for either landlord or tenant, seller or purchaser. Our legal assistance during the transfer procedure includes drafting the agreements, preparing the supporting documentation and executing the deed before the Public Authorities.

DIFC WILLS

The founding partner Giulia Lillo is a registered Will Draftsman with the Dubai International Financial Centre Wills Service Centre (“DIFC WSC”), which permits non-Muslim expatriate residents to register a written Will indicating how their assets should be distributed in the event of their death. The DIFC WSC also allows testators to implement guardianship provisions in respect to any minor children (under the age of 21) who are residents in the United Arab Emirates.