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Commercial Advisory

Commercial Advisory

Our commercial lawyers understand the nature and extent of the legal risks to businesses in the UAE. We assist clients in understanding their legal issues and developing strategies that have the best outcome for their businesses.

Horizons & Co has a long track record of introducing international clients to the UAE business and legal environment. Our portfolio of commercial clients represent some of the most dynamic companies both locally and internationally.

Our commercial team are well-rounded in their roles, as a leading local law firm our knowledge of local laws is unparalleled, not only do we have a firm grasp of the legal framework but we have the practical experience to go with it. We explicitly understand the key commercial industry sectors and are equipped to handle commercial contracts, compliance, joint ventures, franchises and sale of goods and services. Our commercial lawyers will negotiate and draft commercial contracts, review standard form agreements and advise on an extensive range of legal and regulatory issues impacting businesses based in the UAE.

Complementing our advisory work, our skilled legal consultants are experts in the negotiation, drafting and execution of contracts and agreements, with an uncompromising level of scrutiny and technical skill. Our commercial team offers a tailored approach to reviewing and drafting documents including:

  • Sale and purchase agreements for movable and immovable assets
  • Sale and transfer of shares in any type of company
  • Memorandum and articles of association
  • Memorandum of understanding
  • Long term lease agreements
  • Concession agreements
  • Partnership agreements
  • Shareholder agreements
  • Settlement agreements
  • Escrow agreements
  • Licensing agreements
  • Exclusive distribution agreements
  • Franchise agreements
  • Brokerage agreements
  • Management agreements
  • Contractor agreements
  • Developer agreements
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Employment

We are renowned experts in employment law and UAE labour law, from providing everyday administration, such as drafting policy & procedure documents to taking on complex claims arising from contract breaches

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Franchising

Our client base ranges from start-up franchisors and franchisees to multinational companies.

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Incorporations and Formations

We routinely provide professional and tailor-made advice to clients on such matters, and assist in setting up companies incorporated in all seven emirates.

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Insurance

We work across a wide range of industries assisting clients in devising and implementing risk management strategies, and providing advice and representation in regular and subrogated claims.

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Intellectual Property

As one of the leading Intellectual Property (IP) advisors in the region, we advise our clients on how best to protect their IP interests when it comes to their products, services and inventions.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Our expertise cover cross border and national mergers, demergers, acquisitions and disposals, as well as a full serviced corporate department advising on all areas of commercial transactions.

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Private Equity

Our private equity practice is recognised as having financially proficient lawyers with the expertise to understand the complexities of private equity, and meet the demands of competitive private equity institutions.

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Tax

We provide a rounded tax service which includes advice on; value added tax (VAT), mergers & acquisitions tax, inbound tax and tax risk management.

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