The United Arab Emirates has witnessed an extraordinary level of growth and development in various sectors over the last ten years and has fast become one of the key hubs for business in the world, in the same league as traditional centers such as New York, London and Hong Kong. In line with this outstanding economic growth, the country and its various emirates have undergone significant legal development in recent years.
A number of free zones have been created or expanded upon in Dubai and the other emirates, which have provided the benefit of tax exemptions and unrestricted foreign ownership to companies from all over the world. In particular, the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has become a leading centre of finance which is, to a great extent, due to the introduction of a legal framework of the highest quality. In addition, there have been significant legal developments in relation to real estate, commercial agencies and intellectual property, which have facilitated an influx of trade and investment in the country that is unparalleled in the region.
Our team in Dubai has a range of experience in advising on and working with the laws and regulations of the United Arab Emirates and the various free zones. Our lawyers can advise on a wide range of laws covering, inter alia, corporate, commercial, intellectual property, finance, real estate, employment, and arbitration matters.
