Clients trust ADG Legal because of our in-depth understanding of legal frameworks across the region. Our strong relationships with government bodies and regulatory authorities allow us to navigate evolving regulations efficiently, often being among the first informed when changes occur – and among the first to obtain additional insight from relevant bodies / regulators.

We provide solid support for the setup of the full menu of potential entities across the various mainland and free zone jurisdictions of the UAE (including increasingly popular DIFC, ADGM and RAK ICC foundations).  Our assistance is not limited to the setup phase, and we also provide seamless company secretarial support on an ongoing basis, which is of growing importance in key jurisdictions like Dubai and Abu Dhabi. In particular, both the DIFC and ADGM freezones require exercise of formal company secretarial functions, and we are well-positioned to support clients in meeting those obligations. Whether you are entering the market, setting up operations, or managing ongoing corporate governance, our team provides tailored, strategic support.

We also advise our private equity clients on ideal structural formation and operation of funds and assist with the successful execution of deals by providing for legislative needs of financial investors.

With a multilingual team experienced in both regional and international matters, we deliver best-practice solutions at competitive rates. We also collaborate closely with our colleagues across the firm to offer a truly full-service approach.

Additionally, we provide English law capabilities, including legal advice and formal legal opinions, adding further value to our cross-border services.

Our Corporate Service Offering

• Corporate Advisory: We advise on strategic legal advice for boards, shareholders, and senior management on governance, compliance, and corporate best practices.
• Corporate Governance: We support the implementation of effective governance frameworks, including advice on directors’ duties, shareholder rights, and board procedures.
• Corporate Restructuring: We advise on all aspects of corporate restructuring, including mergers, demergers, re-domiciliations, and group reorganisations. Our team delivers practical, commercially focused solutions tailored to meet strategic, regulatory, or financial objectives.
• Shareholder Agreements: We draft and negotiate clear, enforceable shareholder agreements to define roles, rights and responsibilities and avoid future disputes.
• Private Equity: We advise private equity firms and investors on all stages of the investment lifecycle, from acquisition to exit. Our team provides strategic, commercial legal support on fund structuring, due diligence, transactions, and portfolio management.
• Foundation Services: We assist with the establishment and administration of foundations, providing tailored legal advice to meet your personal, philanthropic, or succession planning goals. Our services cover structuring, governance, regulatory compliance, and ongoing support.
• Regulatory Filings: Our regulatory practice is designed to provide comprehensive legal support to clients across a range of industries, including banking and financial services, healthcare, energy, and technology. We have supported corporates in completing multiple registrations for ADGM SPVs, JAFZA offshore companies, etc.
• Company secretarial support: We provide comprehensive company secretarial support to ensure compliance with corporate governance and regulatory obligations. Our services include maintaining statutory records, preparing board resolutions, and handling filings with relevant authorities.
• Compliance and Corporate record management: We offer end-to-end compliance support and corporate records management to help businesses meet their legal and regulatory obligations. Our services include monitoring compliance requirements, maintaining up-to-date corporate records, and preparing necessary documentation.