Overview
Mergers and acquisitions are governed by a sophisticated mix of UAE Federal Law, Companies Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 32 of 2021), DIFC and ADGM corporate frameworks, free zone regulations, and competition/foreign investment rules.
Transactions often involve cross-border elements, making the UAE a hub for private equity deals, strategic alliances, and corporate consolidations. Key considerations include:
Regulatory approvals from the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA), Dubai Economy, DIFC Registrar, or ADGM FSRA.
Due diligence on corporate, real estate, intellectual property, employment, and tax matters.
Structuring share purchase agreements (SPAs), subscription agreements (SSAs), earn-out clauses, and governance frameworks.
Compliance with foreign direct investment (FDI) laws, ESR, and corporate tax rules.
Whether it’s a startup exit, a private equity roll-up, or a multinational acquisition, M&A lawyers in Dubai must combine precision drafting with commercial foresight.
How Can M&A Lawyers Help?
Due Diligence & Risk Assessment
Comprehensive review of corporate, contractual, and regulatory exposure.
Identifying red flags in IP, employment, real estate, or compliance.
Deal Structuring & Negotiation
Advising on share vs asset purchase structures.
Negotiating SPAs, SSAs, and shareholder protections.
Crafting earn-outs, warranties, and indemnity frameworks.
Regulatory Approvals
Securing clearance from SCA, Dubai Economy, DIFC Registrar, FSRA, and foreign investment regulators.
Managing merger control and competition law filings.
Integration & Exit Strategy
Post-merger integration, employment transitions, and governance redesign.
Structuring exits via IPOs, secondary sales, or corporate reorganisations.
Our Experience in M&A
Represented a private equity fund in the acquisition of a UAE healthcare group, including due diligence and SCA approval.
Advised on the sale of a Dubai-based fintech startup to a global tech conglomerate, including VC shareholder negotiations.
Drafted and negotiated cross-border joint venture agreements for logistics groups expanding into JAFZA and DIFC.
Acted for sellers in a family-owned business divestment, ensuring clean exits for all shareholders.
Supported multinationals in post-merger integration and governance structuring across UAE subsidiaries.
Legal Services We Provide
Legal due diligence across corporate, IP, employment, and real estate
SPA, SSA, and investment documentation drafting/negotiation
Merger control and regulatory filings
Shareholder and joint venture agreement structuring
Post-merger integration and exit strategy advisory
⚖️ At Pin Legal Consultancy, our M&A lawyers combine global deal-making expertise with UAE regulatory precision. We act for buyers, sellers, investors, and financial sponsors, delivering seamless transactions that protect value and secure growth.
