Lex Resolvo Consultancy possesses recognized expertise in banking and finance, providing comprehensive services to a diverse clientele. Our clients include financial institutions, corporations, issuers, arrangers, underwriters, project sponsors, and private equity participants spanning various sectors.

Our advisory spectrum encompasses a wide range of areas such as acquisition finance, project and structured finance transactions, privatisation, rescheduling, corporate restructuring, asset finance, and debt capital market transactions. We are well-versed in Islamic finance structures, collaborating closely with specialist boards and scholars. Our involvement extends to groundbreaking public-private partnerships (PPPs) and various fund structures.

In the realm of real estate and hospitality, we extend our counsel to major developers and banks, facilitating financing for an array of projects. With strong ties to global law firms in the UK, Europe, and the Far East, we actively participate in cross-border transactions with implications in the UAE. Renowned as a top-choice UAE law firm for issuing legal opinions to foreign lenders, we are consistently engaged in high-profile financings in the region.

Our clientele includes national and international banks with regional headquarters or branches in the UAE. Our work with banks is multifaceted, encompassing strategic advisory, operational, and project-related transactions.

A significant aspect of our expertise lies in our in-depth understanding of the UAE market, its practices, procedures, and the intricacies of regulatory bodies such as the Central Bank, Federal Ministries, DFSA, DIFC, ESCA, local governmental authorities, and other agencies.

At Lex Resolvo Consultancy, our commitment to delivering high-quality and experienced banking and finance services is unwavering.

At Lex Resolvo Consultancy, our expansive practice spans a variety of commercial contracts and joint ventures, with a specialized focus on agency, distribution, franchising, sale of goods and services, governmental procurement, and other contractual structures.

Our legal experts bring their experience to diverse sectors, including but not limited to energy, utilities, financial services, real estate, retail, education, health, pharmaceutical, construction, transportation, hospitality, tourism, manufacturing, technology, telecommunications, sports, and media.

Drawing from this extensive experience, we provide well-informed and practical advice that not only aligns with international requirements and standards but also demonstrates a thorough understanding of the specific laws, regulations, practices, and customs of the UAE.

What sets Lex Resolvo Consultancy apart is our strong commercial focus and profound local knowledge. Our legal professionals possess industry-specific experience, allowing them to comprehend the intricacies inherent in key sectors in our region.

Recognizing that effective legal solutions are integral to commercial success, we collaborate seamlessly with our colleagues in the Employment, Dispute Resolution, Banking & Finance, Financial Services, and Real Estate teams. This holistic approach ensures a comprehensive response to our clients’ diverse needs.

At Lex Resolvo Consultancy, our unwavering commitment revolves around aligning our efforts with the overarching commercial objectives of our clients in the structuring and negotiation of transactions. Our operations consistently adhere to the highest standards of quality and responsiveness, serving as the bedrock for the value we aim to contribute.

Renowned for possessing a profound understanding of the business and legal landscape in our region, we extend this wealth of knowledge and contacts to both international and regional clients. Our extensive presence in the UAE, built over the years, uniquely positions us to navigate the intricacies of business structuring and conduct.

A significant component of our corporate services encompasses providing legal guidance on company formation, establishment of branch and representative offices, and associated agency and sponsorship arrangements, both within and beyond the UAE’s free zones and special economic areas.

With a track record in the UAE, we excel in managing for successful outcomes, whether it involves pioneering Western-style IPOs or facilitating the establishment of premier public and private joint stock companies. Our legal expertise and pioneering spirit ensure that clients receive a comprehensive and thoughtful service tailored to their unique needs.

Our firm is acknowledged as a frontrunner in handling transactions for private equity institutions and fund formation. We provide counsel on the establishment, structuring, and operation of both domestic and international funds, targeting investment opportunities and attracting limited partners in the GCC or MENA region.

We have a proven track record of undertaking groundbreaking assignments in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and the DIFC. The transactional and financial services team at Lex Resolvo Consultancy possesses substantial experience advising on the applicable laws, regulations, and practices of the UAE and the DIFC. To provide comprehensive services, we integrate the international skills of our lawyers within a focused local context, assuming the role of both global and local counsel.

Our specialized Private Equity team delivers an all-inclusive range of services, spanning from fund formation to management strategies and exit buyouts. Collaboration with our Banking & Finance and Financial Services team, along with other specialist lawyers, ensures that our clients’ transactions adhere to solid regulatory and compliance frameworks, handled with efficiency.

In addition to our prominent presence in United Arab Emirates, our extensive attendance through our affiliates in jurisdictions such as Oman, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, and Egypt allows us to apply thoughtful logic to both local and Middle East-facing transactions.

We consistently achieve reliable and competitively focused outcomes due to our in-depth understanding of regional legal issues and practical know-how. Our team maintains excellent working relationships with leading global law firms, actively participating in numerous cross-border transactions involving the UAE

Family-owned enterprises play a substantial role within the UAE business landscape, making significant contributions to both the UAE and GCC economies. Many of these enterprises have experienced rapid growth, driven by ambitious investment goals and a plethora of opportunities. As part of their strategic plans, numerous family businesses aspire to extend their presence beyond the Middle East, venturing into the global market.

For an extended period, Lex Resolvo Consultancy has served as the trusted advisor to numerous prominent family businesses in the UAE and the GCC. Our role involves supporting these businesses in their expansion efforts across various sectors. We provide guidance and advice throughout the entire lifecycle of these enterprises, addressing issues related to structuring, expansion, and overcoming challenges associated with succession planning. Our objective is to unlock the growth potential inherent in these businesses.

Leveraging a wealth of local and international expertise, our consultants boast over 15 years of knowledge and best practices. This ensures that any legal structuring or transitions are executed seamlessly. Lex Resolvo Consultancy specializes in crafting innovative corporate structures that empower UAE and GCC families to achieve their goals. This includes facilitating smooth successions between current and future generations of family members without compromising the performance and success of the operating companies.

At Lex Resolvo Consultancy, we offer a comprehensive array of services essential for achieving successful restructuring or turnaround initiatives. Our expertise encompasses advising on the responsibilities and liabilities of directors and officers, navigating through standstill and support arrangements, creditor mediation, debt rescheduling, security workouts, disposals, consolidation, and the conversion of debt to equity or quasi-equity using various instruments and structures. Additionally, we provide guidance on protective composition from creditors and handle legal matters related to bankruptcy and insolvency.

Collaborating with governmental bodies and leading institutions, our team engages in transactions of national significance, particularly in complex and challenging scenarios. We exercise commercial judgment to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, mitigate credit risk, preserve value in distressed assets, and manage exposure to insolvency.

Our approach is geared towards effectively addressing challenges with a focus on achieving the most realistic and optimal outcomes. We work closely with accountants, investment banks, management consultants, valuation experts, and other service providers to ensure the efficient execution of assignments. Drawing on our experience in intricate transactions, we assist clients in managing credit risks, preserving value in distressed assets, and navigating exposure to insolvency administration.

Combining commercial awareness with a meticulous approach to legal requirements, we ensure that client considerations are handled effectively, efficiently, and with a focus on achieving the best possible outcome. In formulating solutions, we prioritize early and proactive identification of legal considerations that may impact solvency.

Our team comprises seasoned corporate, banking, and regulatory counsels with a wealth of experience in navigating complex transactions.

Advancements in Corporate Structuring:

The evolution of innovative corporate structuring techniques, aimed at safeguarding the interests of both local and foreign investors, has emerged as a distinct practice area. This evolution has been notably pronounced over the past decade, driven by the constraints imposed by licensing and structuring regulations within domestic laws and their practical application.

At the forefront of the market, we possess an in-depth understanding of the pertinent legislation and its practical interpretation by relevant governmental officials and legal departments. This knowledge ensures our capability to formulate and implement optimal structures for our clients.

Through collaboration with relevant licensing authorities, we have successfully gained acceptance for our diverse corporate structures. This acceptance is based on the principle that such structures are strategically devised to attract and facilitate foreign investment in the country.

Our overarching goal is to empower clients to concentrate on their core business activities, providing them with a corporate structure that is both robust and adaptable to their short, medium, and long-term objectives.

Lex Resolvo Consultancy’s teams specializing in transactional and financial services bring substantial expertise in guiding clients through the applicable laws, regulations, and practices of the UAE and the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). Our approach involves seamlessly integrating global and local perspectives, leveraging the international skills of our counsels within a targeted local context. Our dedicated team offers a comprehensive array of services, encompassing everything from fund formation to management strategies and exit buyouts.

We provide strategic counsel on the establishment, structuring, and operation of both domestic and international funds, with a focus on investment opportunities and attracting limited partners in the GCC or MENA region. Our involvement extends to pioneering initiatives in key locations such as Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and the DIFC.

Demonstrating our adept liaising skills, we collaborate with governmental bodies, regulators, and authorities, including the UAE Council of Ministers, Ministry of Economy, Ministry of Cabinet Affairs, Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA), Dubai Financial Market (DFM), Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), and the UAE Central Bank. As a firm, we consistently play a pivotal role in advising clients at various levels, with a notable emphasis on federal government engagements. Our counsels are frequently sought for their unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity.

A significant aspect of our expertise lies in our thorough understanding of the UAE market, encompassing its practices, procedures, and the functioning of regulatory bodies within the UAE. Our legal professionals have fostered strong relationships with regulators in the securities markets, notably the Emirates Securities and Commodities Authority.

Despite the unprecedented global financial challenges leading to a notable decrease in the completion of Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) in the UAE and the broader Middle East region, our wealth of experience in assisting some of the most prominent companies in the UAE to go public and secure the necessary capital for their advancement positions us favorably in advising clients aiming for similar achievements.

In addition to playing a pivotal role in shaping the securities and capital markets in the UAE, Lex Resolvo Consultancy can leverage the expertise of our Counsels from jurisdictions with well-established securities markets, including the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States. This allows us to apply a thoughtful approach to regulated securities work, including navigating initial public offerings in the Dubai and Abu Dhabi markets, even in situations where there may not yet be a direct precedent in those markets themselves.

Lex Resolvo Consultancy’s Mergers & Acquisitions practice is widely recognized as a market leader in both domestic and cross-border transactions. We actively participate in some of the most high-profile and intricate transactions across diverse business sectors.

Our dedicated team covers all aspects of mergers and acquisitions, including general transactional work, inward investment, joint ventures, and corporate reorganizations. We prioritize our clients’ overarching commercial objectives throughout the process of structuring and negotiating transactions. Operating at the highest standards of quality and responsiveness, we consistently seek to enhance the value we provide.

We firmly believe that fostering a positive deal atmosphere is crucial for ensuring an efficient transaction execution process and achieving optimal outcomes for our clients. By integrating global and local perspectives, we leverage the international skills of our lawyers within a focused local context.

Our market-leading team has successfully handled numerous complex transactions in the UAE, earning a reputation for thoroughness while maintaining a pragmatic and commercially astute approach.

The specialized Mergers & Acquisitions team manages a range of activities, including inward investment projects, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, corporate structuring and restructuring, agency, distributorships, and related regulatory work.

Drawing on our lawyers’ experience in various jurisdictions, such as Oman, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, and Egypt, we bring a thoughtful approach to both local and Middle East-facing transactions.

Our primary goal is to simplify transactional complexities, keeping a strong focus on helping our clients comprehend their investment risks at every stage. By closely aligning with client objectives and commercial drivers, we strategically plan and structure transactions, considering potential exit routes right from the initial purchase. Our transparent and upfront approach aims to achieve optimal outcomes, starting from the initial investment stage through to the exit phase.

Throughout the transaction, we provide regular updates to our clients, ensuring that issues are identified and addressed promptly. This proactive approach helps streamline the process, ensuring efficiency from start to completion.

Structure for Exist:

At Lex Resolvo Consultancy, our ‘Structuring for Exit’ initiative is designed to assist business owners in the GCC in realizing the full value of their businesses.

Having collaborated with numerous expatriate business owners and buyers, we have developed this specific initiative to address the common challenges faced by owners seeking to sell all or part of their businesses.

Over the recent years, we have successfully executed many business sales where sellers, with careful planning and engagement, were able to attain the full value of their businesses. This represents a pivotal “transaction of a lifetime” for most sellers but can also be one of the most challenging to navigate.

Expatriate business owners in the GCC are unique in that, despite their desire to return home and embark on a new life, they often feel “trapped” due to difficulties in realizing the value of their hard work through a sale and succession plan. GCC nationals, on the other hand, have distinct considerations and requirements for achieving a sale and succession plan.

We firmly believe that we are the optimal choice to guide sellers on how to sell their businesses, substantiated by our significant track record of successfully closed transactions.

At Lex Resolvo Consultancy, we work towards guiding business buyers in the GCC through various critical transactional stages where they can effectively mitigate potential exposure and risks.

There are diverse reasons for considering the acquisition of shares or assets in an existing company or business. We have collaborated with numerous buyers from different international jurisdictions, each having their own distinct motives. Regardless of the commercial intent, preparedness is always crucial for any investment or purchase.

When it comes to purchasing a business, there are four common types of business acquisitions where a buyer might actively exert influence. This influence can occur during due diligence and its impact on a target’s valuation, in negotiating conditions precedent to completion, through company restructuring, or by negotiating warranties in transaction agreements.

In the context of the following four types of business purchases, we highlight a few key points to consider:

1- Third-party Target Company

2- Buy-out of an existing franchisee/distributor/agent/joint venture partner/investment

3- Private equity/investor seller

4- Existing management team/new management team buyout of the target company

While other transaction types certainly exist, and some buyers may represent a hybrid of these four common types, we generally find that these categories apply to most private business sale transactions in the GCC.

Lex Resolvo Consultancy offers guidance on the scope and application of data protection and privacy across diverse sectors, maintaining close connections with regulatory authorities.

Our data protection and privacy practice specialize in the legal, regulatory, and commercial dimensions of data protection and privacy, both in the ‘onshore’ United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).

We provide counsel to our clients on data protection and privacy requirements, compliance, effective risk management strategies, practical protective measures, policies, and procedures.

Our advisory extends to the utilization, processing, and transfer of personal data and sensitive personal data through various channels, including electronic communications, physical transfers, filing systems, media, and other technologies or software. We assist clients at every stage of their business, covering all aspects of the data cycle—from day-to-day operations and functioning to workplace procedures, internal policies, commercial transactions, corporate dealings, projects, marketing strategies, and dispute resolution.

Our clientele spans international corporations, SMEs, public sector organizations, and individuals.

Our team of data protection lawyers brings expertise in commercial, employment, corporate, regulatory, and financial services. Across the firm, our counsels boast experience in nearly every sector, including retail, hospitality, energy, utilities, financial services, education, health, construction, transportation, real estate, tourism, manufacturing, technology, and media and advertising.

Collaborating with colleagues in our Commercial, Employment, Banking & Finance, Financial Services & Regulatory, and Dispute Resolution teams, we provide a comprehensive response to our clients’ needs.

The breadth of knowledge derived from our experience empowers us to offer well-informed and practical advice, addressing international requirements and standards while considering the specific laws, regulations, practices, and market customs of the UAE and DIFC.

Lex Resolvo Consultancy boasts a sizable and leading-edge dispute resolution practice. Our team holds vast expertise in UAE, regional, and multi-jurisdictional litigation and arbitration, alongside various forms of alternative dispute resolution, including associated work such as investigations and evidence collection.

Led by senior litigators with judicial and commercial backgrounds, our team of Arab and Western counsels is renowned for adopting a practical and commercially-aware approach to disputes.

In cases where a negotiated resolution is not attainable, our seasoned litigators can guide clients through the following forums:

Our counsels possess extensive experience in UAE litigation, offering assistance in drafting memos, filing documents through court systems, and providing guidance on appearances before various UAE courts and tribunals.

Our DIFC practitioners are well-versed in the rules and regulations of the DIFC courts.

Our counsels bring extensive experience in domestic and international arbitration. We assist a diverse range of clients in various arbitration settings, including UAE court-appointed, DIAC, Dubai Municipality, ADCCI, DIFC-LCIA, ICC, and ADGM arbitrations.

Having worked on many of the most significant and high-profile commercial litigation cases heard before the UAE and DIFC courts, we are adept at assisting with complex, high-value arbitrations spanning all industry sectors.

Our committed Employment practice has built a widespread reputation for offering practical, up-to-date advice and well-structured documentation.

We provide a variety of legal services for both international and regional employers across all sectors, addressing the entire life cycle of the employment relationship. Our expertise encompasses immigration and residency rules, Ministry of Labour compliance, staff benefits, incentive schemes, redundancy and termination management, end-of-service gratuity settlements, and the drafting and restructuring of service contracts and various employment-related documentation.

Collaborating with our Corporate and M&A teams, we address the employment aspects of business registrations, transfers, and restructuring. Additionally, we support our Dispute Resolution colleagues when employment matters become contentious.

Our extensive expertise covers local and international companies in diverse sectors such as banking and finance, insurance, building contracting, manufacturing, government procurement, information technology, real estate, leisure and tourism, and transportation. We are the preferred UAE law firm for many leading legal practices in the UK, Middle East and the Asia Pacific region.

Our mission is to deliver a specialized legal service tailored to clients’ commercial objectives, HR strategies, and culture. Recognizing that employees are a valuable asset, we understand that satisfied and productive employees are crucial for business success. Effective HR management, supported by legal guidance, is essential for compliance with existing employment law obligations and preparation for future legislation.

Balancing the need to attract high-quality applicants with the reasonable expectations of existing staff is crucial. We emphasize the importance of aligning the interests of company owners and employees while prioritizing business profitability.

Viewing the employer-employee relationship as a lifecycle, we assist clients at every stage to navigate the UAE employment landscape. From addressing formalities and statutory compliance to considering governmental policy constraints, our team ensures comprehensive support throughout each staff member’s employment period.

Our Employment team collaborates seamlessly with other practice areas within Lex Resolvo Consultancy, such as Banking, Corporate, Financial Services, or Real Estate, ensuring a holistic approach to address diverse client needs. In the face of legal challenges with employees or regulatory authorities, we stand ready to assist alongside our renowned Dispute Resolution practice.

The engineering and construction sector play a pivotal role in the UAE’s 21st-century economy, standing out as one of the busiest industries globally in recent times.

Lex Resolvo Consultancy contributes a substantial level of legal expertise to the engineering and construction sector, providing our industry clients with a comprehensive advisory service for both procurement and dispute resolution. Our profound understanding of the industry within this jurisdiction enables us to tailor advice to meet the specific needs and expectations of our clients, utilizing the skills of both our Arabic and English language counsels and support staff.

Our client base spans the entire development spectrum, including developers, financiers, contractors, major sub-contractors, and project consultants.

Our services encompass significant project work, covering infrastructure and commercial development. From the pre-tender stage to project completion, we have successfully negotiated and advised on some of the largest water, power, pipeline, and overhead transmission line projects in the UAE. Our expertise extends to major retail, leisure, residential, and office developments.

Whether our clients are employers, contractors, or consultants, we assist them in all aspects of contract interpretation and project procedures. We actively engage in providing analysis and representation during crucial interfaces that routinely occur among project participants on site. Leveraging our extensive experience, we deliver timely and value-added services precisely when needed to support the ongoing development activities of our clients

Lex Resolvo Consultancy provides comprehensive advice on a wide range of financial crime and corporate investigatory matters, closely collaborating with our firm’s broader employment, construction, and IP teams.

We actively participate in the majority of large-scale anti-fraud, anti-money laundering, and asset recovery litigation disputes in the country. This involves handling representative and enforcement matters for sovereigns and court-appointed trustees in their strategic recovery efforts. Our expansive Dispute Resolution team holds a market-leading reputation in this sector, bringing together abundant court resources with highly knowledgeable and experienced counsels. Additionally, our firm has developed a growing profile in Corporate Investigations, rooted in the specialized knowledge of our counsels who are well-acquainted with the UAE court systems and customs. They are supported by bilingual English/Arabic-speaking international lawyers.

Our accomplished team also possesses unparalleled expertise in conducting workplace investigations related to the intricate realm of financial fraud, misconduct, and embezzlement. With a proven track record of successfully navigating the complex intersection of employment law and financial crime, our team has a deep understanding of the regulatory landscape and the intricate nuances of these investigations. Our approach combines meticulous attention to detail with a commitment to safeguarding the rights of both employers and employees, ensuring that the truth is uncovered while upholding the principles of justice and fairness.

With over 15 years of experience in the region, we are the preferred team for UAE disputes requiring specialized local guidance and knowledge.

Lex Resolvo offers guidance on the scope and application of regulations across various financial services sectors, maintaining close connections with leading market operators, financial authorities, and regulators at federal, local, and free zone levels.

Our counsels bring experience in both the legal and commercial aspects of international and regional markets, including expertise in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). Leveraging practical knowledge and technical expertise, we apply a comprehensive set of corporate, banking, and commercial law principles along with an understanding of compliance issues to advise those whose activities fall within the sphere of regional financial regulation or necessitate an appreciation of it.

Clients of Lex Resolvo Consultancy in the financial services realm span a diverse range of sectors, including financial institutions, investment companies, insurers, asset managers, financial intermediaries, commodities traders, sector specialists, exchanges, rating agencies, service providers to the market and its trading platforms, and insurance providers.

With internet penetration exceeding a huge percentage in the UAE, ranking it among the top 30 countries globally in terms of the internet’s economic impact, the country is poised for further advancement with the growing adoption of Information and Communications Technology (ICT). Already positioned as the second-highest globally in terms of ICT’s impact on social lives, there is an increasing demand for businesses to connect with customers online and incorporate cutting-edge IT and technology into their operations. This trend also presents expansion opportunities for those already operating in the ICT sector.

Our ICT practice specializes in the legal, regulatory, and commercial aspects of ICT, covering both the ‘onshore’ United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).

We provide advice on compliance issues, effective risk management strategies, practical protective measures, and the adoption of policies and procedures related to online presence. Our clientele spans international corporations, SMEs, public sector organizations, and individuals.

We offer assistance across all aspects of ICT law, addressing legislation and regulations related to e-commerce, as well as broader matters concerning contractual arrangements such as software licensing, consultancy, equipment purchasing, website terms and conditions, and contracts for the supply and maintenance of hardware.

Our ICT counsels bring backgrounds in commercial, banking and finance, employment, corporate, and regulatory areas. Firm-wide, our counsels boast experience across almost every sector, including media and advertising, retail, hospitality, IT, energy, utilities, financial services, education, health, construction, transportation, real estate, tourism, and manufacturing.

The wealth of knowledge derived from our experience allows us to provide well-informed and practical advice, addressing international requirements and standards while considering specific laws, regulations, practices, and market customs of the UAE and DIFC.

The significance of insurance law and regulation continues to grow, both on the international stage and within the UAE. We consistently provide advice on insurance considerations, particularly within other practice areas such as maritime, transport, and aviation sectors, as well as in banking and finance, engineering and construction, financial services, projects and energy, and real estate.

Collaborating closely with our Islamic finance practitioners, we assist clients in achieving their desired risk allocation and risk management strategies, as well as structuring Islamically-compliant products. Many of our counsels bring experience in practicing insurance law in various jurisdictions.

Our pertinent experience includes advising on a wide array of marine (hull and machinery, and protection and indemnity) and aviation underwriting issues, alongside broking and reinsurance. We also cover general compliance and regulatory matters, anti-money laundering, and issues related to insurance portfolio transfers.

Our specialized intellectual property practice focuses on both contentious and non-contentious matters, providing comprehensive advice on the legal, regulatory, and commercial aspects of intellectual property.

Across various sectors in the UAE, we offer guidance on the protection and utilization of intellectual property. Actively supporting our clients in achieving their commercial objectives, we advise on effective intellectual property and brand preservation, implement protective measures, and propose practical solutions.

From the outset, we take proactive steps to safeguard the intellectual property rights and interests of our local and international clients. We strategize on preserving intellectual property rights and facilitating their practical use and effective commercialization, whether in franchise arrangements, distribution matters, through third-party licensing arrangements, or brand development.

Our advisory extends to online profiles, including the rapidly evolving realm of e-commerce in the region’s market. The increasing demand for advice in these areas often involves the utilization of intellectual property.

Whether entering the region, expanding online presence, or initiating new commercial ventures in the UAE, our tailored intellectual property advisory services help structure commercial arrangements at the early stages, strategically positioning businesses to realize the full potential of their intellectual property rights.

In the event of potential infringements or disputes, we possess significant expertise in enforcing rights against counterfeiters and imitators of well-known brands. We also have experience in enforcement proceedings with relevant ministries/government departments and the UAE civil and criminal courts. With one of the largest dispute resolution teams in the UAE, and the support of our clients to appear before the UAE courts and the DIFC Courts, we present a full spectrum of options should a dispute arise.

Our intellectual property counsels bring backgrounds in commercial, dispute resolution, corporate, and regulatory areas. Across various sectors, including retail, hospitality, energy, utilities, financial services, education, health, construction, transportation, real estate, tourism, manufacturing, technology, and media and advertising, our firm-wide counsels offer extensive experience.

We collaborate with colleagues in our commercial, dispute resolution, and regulatory teams as part of a comprehensive response to our clients’ needs. The wealth of knowledge derived from our experience enables us to provide well-informed and practical advice, addressing international requirements and standards while considering specific laws, regulations, practices, and market customs of the UAE

At the core of our arbitration practice lies an unwavering commitment to achieving the best outcomes for our clients. Our dedicated arbitration practitioners exhibit attentive listening, go the extra mile, employ our resources with intelligence and efficiency, and demonstrate a forensic and relentless approach. We spare no effort in leaving no stone unturned.

Moreover, we embody flexibility and pragmatism, recognizing that a cooperative and friendly spirit is fundamental to success. We find joy in working for and with you, understanding the crucial role of arbitrators and independent experts, offering our clients comprehensive knowledge of both.

Our specialized arbitration counsels boast extensive experience in domestic and international arbitration, operating under the rules of ICC, DIAC, ADCCAC, TAHKEEM, and DIFC-LCIA.

Representing a diverse range of clients, we have been involved in many of the most significant and high-profile commercial arbitration cases in the UAE, spanning various industry sectors. Recognizing the importance of resolving disputes promptly and cost-effectively, our team is well-prepared to handle disputes across multiple jurisdictions.

Clients and other law firms frequently engage us to support their arbitrations through court applications in the UAE (both onshore and in the ADGM/DIFC). This includes filing applications for preliminary attachments, freezing orders, enforcement of arbitral awards, and making (or defending against) annulment applications.

We provide advice on a broad spectrum of multi-jurisdictional matters. Our arbitration team is highly regarded for its capability to address the UAE and regional aspects of broader international projects.

Maintaining robust connections with leading independent firms throughout the Middle East and Gulf region, we seamlessly collaborate with foreign practices to meet the regional needs of our international client base.

Our internationally recognised team acts for a range of regional and international clients, including Protection and Indemnity Clubs, underwriters, vessel and airline owners, transportation operators, charterers, commodity traders, ship repair yards, financial institutions, governmental authorities, port operators and regulators.

We handle contract negotiations and transactions, and to the extent disputes arise, act in arbitrations and engage our counsels, who are qualified to assist clients while appearing before the courts and tribunals of the UAE. Our team has access to an established network of technical experts and maintains excellent relationships with regulatory authorities and government departments.

The team advises on asset finance, mortgages, registrations and transfers; and is routinely involved in all aspects of maritime, trade and transport law, such as charterparties, bills of lading, international sale and commodity contracts, trade finance and documentary credits, marine insurance and collisions, shipbuilding, repair and conversion contracts, admiralty and cargo claims, salvage and general average, in addition to specialist oil pollution and environmental matters. We also advise the offshore engineering and construction businesses which are currently active in the UAE and the wider Arabian Gulf, together with the marine industries that service the same.

A specialist approach to all manner of trade and transport enables us to provide clients with a dedicated and expert team of counsels who understand the commercial specifics of the industry. We advise and represent our clients during contract negotiations, transactions and disputes.

Our counsels have considerable experience and expertise in structuring and negotiating large and complex projects across a range of industries, utilities and infrastructure, including the oil and gas, water, power, industrial and petrochemical sectors.

Lex Resolvo Consultancy has a pre-eminent track record in acting for project sponsors and financiers in the UAE power and water industry, as well as advising in other groundbreaking public-private partnerships (PPPs) and project funding structures in a range of sectors.

The UAE is a leading international energy producer and investor, and our team advises on projects and investments in the upstream, midstream and downstream sectors (including projects and investments with a cross-border element).

In the upstream sector, we have experience of various forms of concession, licensing and production sharing agreements, joint operating and joint venture agreements, farm-ins, farm-outs and other forms of investment participation and unitisation arrangements. In the midstream and downstream sectors, we have advised on transportation and processing contracts, product sale and purchase agreements, marketing, distribution and agency arrangements, and energy storage transactions.

We have represented clients in some of the region’s largest projects including the GCC’s first cross-border processed gas transmission project and the largest energy-related venture undertaken in the region. Our team has been involved in major transactions in various international jurisdictions including in the UAE, Egypt, Oman, Qatar, India, and the United Kingdom.

Many of our counsels have extensive experience working as in-house counsel to international oil and gas companies. As such, we offer a comprehensive start to finish service ensuring our clients’ business objectives are met whilst taking into consideration the requirements of other stakeholders throughout the life of the project.

The real estate sector constitutes a significant component of the UAE economy, and Lex Resolvo Consultancy is recognized as a market leader in all facets of property law. Our expertise spans the entire spectrum of property sectors, encompassing tourism, leisure, utilities, energy, infrastructure, dispute resolution, development, and industrial matters.

Our Property team provides guidance throughout the entire real estate life cycle, covering project and corporate structuring, land and real estate acquisition, asset management, disposals, and leasing.

We serve a diverse clientele, including regional and international developers, investors, contractors, financial institutions, investment funds, operators, retailers, landlords, tenants, and governmental entities.

Engaged regularly in the establishment of mixed-use developments, industrial projects, and strata structures, our team also holds extensive experience in major projects, infrastructure, and commercial developments. This includes retail, leisure, residential, and office developments.

Maintaining close ties with governmental authorities and prominent regional developers, we offer advice enriched with valuable local knowledge and insights into existing and planned real estate laws, regulations, and practices.

Our proficiency extends to a wide range of real estate disputes, collaborating with our market-leading dispute resolution practice. We assist clients in appearing before the UAE courts, a dedicated team for arbitration proceedings in UAE arbitration centers, and specialist rent committee advisors. Well-versed in the practical implications of federal and local laws, we navigate real estate matters across all Emirates of the UAE.

As an esteemed and well-established law firm in the UAE, we serve as a “trusted advisor” to both federal and local governmental authorities across various issues.

We are routinely appointed to establish governmental and quasi-governmental institutions and corporations. Our responsibilities encompass the review and preparation of laws, bylaws, internal policies, procedures, and regulations to support a wide range of governmental initiatives. These initiatives include financial regulation and structuring, the establishment and management of special economic zones, environmental preservation, and privatization projects.

Our profound understanding and extensive network within the governmental sphere undeniably strengthen our ability to provide thoughtful and meaningful advice to our commercial clients across all practice areas.

To enhance our offerings in the UAE and cater to the needs of our international, regional, and local clients, we have incorporated a Tax Practice into our existing corporate services. Our Corporate Team, already well-versed in the business and legal dynamics of our region, recognizes the increasing significance of tax within this environment.

As corporate tax has been introduced in the UAE, it has swiftly become a vital component of the corporate and commercial landscape in the country.

Our dedicated tax team specializes in offering UAE-centric tax advice across a spectrum of corporate and commercial issues. This includes corporate structuring, evaluation of UAE operating models, leveraging free zones, managing M&A activities, asset and share sales, scrutinizing commercial agreements, overseeing business transfers, tax administration, compliance with domestic transfer pricing requirements, engaging with the federal tax authority, and addressing international taxation matters.

Drawing upon our team’s expertise in international, regional, and local tax laws, we adopt a best practice approach tailored to the UAE. We guide our clients through the local requirements and present practical options and solutions to effectively manage tax risk in this evolving area of the law.

The UAE has evolved into a regional hub for numerous businesses specializing in technology, media, and telecommunications (TMT), a status further propelled by the establishment of free zone hubs and special economic zones in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and other Emirates.

Lex Resolvo Consultancy delivers comprehensive services in this dynamic and swiftly evolving realm of the law. Our guidance extends to suppliers, operators, and customers, encompassing various agreements such as supplier agreements, technology agreements, service contracts, outsourcings, and licenses.

We offer seasoned advice on TMT aspects associated with mergers, acquisitions, disposals, commercial transactions, regulatory considerations, e-commerce, and data privacy. In the event of disputes, we collaborate closely with our Dispute Resolution team to ensure the attainment of our clients’ objectives.

Actively engaged in keeping our clients abreast of their rights, obligations, and emerging operational opportunities amid the ongoing changes in this domain, we play a vital role in providing information.

Our practice involves regular advisory, preparation, and negotiation of a complete spectrum of IT and media agreements, covering transactions within the UAE and its various free zones