Corporate Insight.
Precise Execution.
Lasting Value.
End-to-end corporate and commercial advisory for transactions, projects, and disputes — delivered with a tailored, partner-led approach.
At Azad & Azad Legal Consultancy, we advise founders, investors, family businesses, and corporates on decisions that shape value: M&A, corporate restructuring, real estate and construction projects, and high-stakes commercial contracts. Our model is simple — partner-led, tailored, and outcome-driven, with litigation management through associated offices where court representation is required.
Practice Areas
Corporate & Commercial Advisory
We align legal structure with business strategy — from formation to day-to-day governance.
What we do:
- Company formation (Mainland & Free Zones), holding & SPV structures
- Shareholder & partnership frameworks, management rights, reserved matters
- Commercial contracts (supply, distribution, services, technology, franchising)
- Corporate governance, board processes, policies & compliance programs
- Regulatory mapping and risk mitigation for new business lines
Deliverables: Term sheets, cap tables, decision matrices, signing packs, compliance registers.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Pragmatic, deal-focused support across buy- and sell-side mandates.
What we do:
- Legal due diligence (red-flag & full scope)
- SPA/APA drafting & negotiation, W&I risk allocation, earn-outs
- JV/strategic alliance structuring
- Conditions precedent/closing mechanics and post-closing integration
Deliverables: DD reports, issues lists, SPA markups, completion agendas & CP trackers.
Corporate Restructuring
Reshape ownership, streamline operations, and protect value.
What we do:
- Intra-group transfers, hive-offs, debt/equity re-profiling
- Re-domiciliation/free-zone migrations, license realignment
- Distressed options mapping (informal workouts), liquidation strategy oversight
- Employee, contract, and asset transition frameworks
Deliverables: Step plans, board/shareholder resolutions, transfer instruments, regulator packs.
Real Estate & Property Advisory
Transaction clarity from LOI to handover.
What we do:
- Asset/SPV acquisitions & disposals (residential, commercial, industrial)
- Developer agreements, O&M/AMC, property management & leasing
- Off-plan and escrow compliance, title & encumbrance checks
- Co-ownership/JOP documentation, service charge & handover issues
Deliverables: Title DD, red-flag reports, sale/lease packs, side letters, completion checklists.
Construction & Infrastructure Projects
Balanced, buildable contracts that manage risk and time.
What we do:
- EPC/Design-Build, FIDIC-based contracts, subcontracts & supply agreements
- Project governance: variations, EOT, LDs, performance security, warranties
- Interface & consortium agreements, back-to-back risk alignment
- Claims strategy, engineer determinations, mediation/arbitration prep
Deliverables: Contract suites, risk registers, claims narratives, change control templates.
Contract Drafting & Negotiation
Plain-English contracts that stand up in practice and in disputes.
What we do:
- Master services, framework & call-off, SLAs, KPIs, incentive/penalty regimes
- NDAs, MOUs/LOIs, distribution/agency, franchising & licensing
- Data protection, IP ownership/assignment, indemnities & liability caps
- Playbooks and clause libraries for in-house teams
Deliverables: Bespoke agreements, negotiation playbooks, contracting policies.
Litigation Management (via Associated Offices)
When matters escalate, we coordinate strategy end-to-end with trusted advocates.
What we do:
- Dispute evaluation, strategy memos, settlement options & without-prejudice engagement
- Briefs to counsel, evidence packs, pleadings coordination & expert engagement
- Arbitration support (DIAC, ADCCAC, ICC) and enforcement strategy
- Parallel PR/communications and stakeholder management (where appropriate)
Deliverables: Litigation roadmaps, chronology bundles, evidence indexes, settlement frameworks.
Private Clients, Wills & Estate Planning (Selective)
Discreet planning for business owners and families.
What we do:
- DIFC/ADJD wills (guardianship, executors, asset coverage)
- Family business constitutions & succession governance
- Cross-border asset and trust coordination with foreign counsel
Deliverables: Will packs, letters of wishes, asset schedules, executor guides.
Compliance, Regulatory & Governance
We help organizations maintain compliance across multiple jurisdictions while upholding corporate integrity.
Our services include:
- AML & Economic Substance advisory
- Data Protection (DPL & GDPR alignment)
- Policy drafting: Code of Conduct, Whistleblower, HR Manuals
- Licensing, regulatory approvals, and renewals
- Corporate governance training and internal audits
Employment & HR Legal Advisory
Advising employers and employees under the UAE Labour Law (Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021).
Our services include:
- Drafting employment contracts, policies & handbooks
- End-of-service benefits and termination procedures
- Non-compete and confidentiality agreements
- Labour disputes and mediation through MOHRE
- HR regulatory compliance and dispute prevention
Wills, Estate Planning & Family Business Advisory
We protect your legacy through structured succession planning.
Our services include:
- DIFC & ADJD Will drafting and registration
- Guardianship appointments
- Family constitutions and business succession frameworks
- Asset transfer documentation and trust coordination
Banking & Finance
Supporting financial institutions and corporates with robust documentation and regulatory compliance.
Our services include:
- Loan & facility agreements
- Security documentation and pledge arrangements
- Project and asset finance
- Debt restructuring and recovery strategies
- Central Bank regulatory compliance
Intellectual Property & Technology Law
Protecting innovation and ensuring commercial value from IP assets.
Our services include:
- Trademark & copyright registration
- IP licensing, franchising, and technology transfers
- Software and SaaS agreements
- IP due diligence in M&A transactions
- Enforcement and infringement advisory
Joint Ventures & Shareholder Agreements
Balanced governance and protection of partner interests.
Representative Work (Illustrative)
- Buy-Side M&A: Led legal DD and SPA negotiations for the acquisition of a regional services company; closed with balanced indemnity and earn-out mechanics.
- Group Restructure: Implemented a multi-entity re-organization for a family group, migrating to a holding-SPV stack with tax-aware intercompany agreements.
- Construction Suite: Drafted FIDIC-based main contract and back-to-back subcontracts for a mid-rise development; established a claims and variation protocol.
- Real Estate Deal: Advised on a commercial asset purchase with leaseback; delivered title DD, side letters, and escrow arrangements.
- Dispute Management: Coordinated arbitration strategy (through associated offices) on a supply dispute, achieving a negotiated settlement pre-hearing.
How We Work (Tailored Approach)
- Partner-Led: Senior oversight from scoping to close.
- Tailored: Solutions mapped to sector, risk profile, and timelines.
- Transparent: Fixed/phase-based fees and clear deliverables.
- Collaborative: Seamless handoff with associated offices for contentious matters.
Our Expertise
Corporate Insight. Precise Execution. Lasting Value.
At Azad & Azad Legal Consultancy, we advise corporates, entrepreneurs, and family offices on the legal and strategic decisions that define success.
Our services combine deep UAE legal experience, international commercial awareness, and a partner-led approach — ensuring that every client receives practical, precise, and outcome-driven counsel.
We act as a one-stop legal consultancy providing corporate, commercial, real estate, and compliance advisory, with litigation management through associated offices when court representation is required.
Our Expertise
Corporate & Commercial Advisory
We assist businesses across all stages — from incorporation to complex restructuring — offering solutions that balance opportunity and risk.
Our services include:
- Company formation (Mainland, Free Zone, Offshore)
- Drafting Memorandum & Articles of Association (MOA/AOA)
- Corporate governance frameworks and compliance manuals
- Shareholder, partnership, and joint venture agreements
- Corporate secretarial and regulatory filings
- Commercial contracts: services, supply, franchising, licensing, and agency
- Business setup advisory for foreign investors
Mergers & Acquisitions
We guide clients through the full transaction lifecycle — from due diligence to deal closure.
Our services include:
- Buy- and sell-side legal due diligence
- Share Purchase & Asset Purchase Agreements (SPA/APA)
- Transaction structuring and regulatory approvals
- Escrow, warranties, indemnities, and earn-out mechanisms
- Post-acquisition integration and compliance alignment
Corporate Restructuring
Helping businesses realign operations and optimize ownership structures to achieve tax efficiency and governance clarity.
Our services include:
- Group reorganization and ownership realignment
- Mergers, demergers, and entity consolidations
- Conversion between Mainland and Free Zone entities
- Dissolution, liquidation, and strike-off processes
- Drafting step plans, resolutions, and regulator submissions
Real Estate & Construction Advisory
Providing transactional clarity and risk-managed documentation for real estate developers, contractors, and investors.
Our services include:
- Real estate acquisitions, leasing, and development contracts
- FIDIC-based construction contracts and subcontracts
- Project management, AMC, and service agreements
- Escrow and off-plan sale compliance
- Co-ownership, Jointly Owned Property (JOPD) documentation
- Title verification and property due diligence
Contract Drafting & Negotiation
Delivering contracts that are practical, enforceable, and aligned with business objectives.
Our services include:
- Commercial agreements (services, supply, agency, franchise)
- Technology and IP agreements
- Distribution and reseller agreements
- MOUs, NDAs, and framework agreements
- Employment and consultancy contracts
- Review and standardization of contract templates
Litigation Management & Dispute Resolution
Through our associated offices in the UAE, we provide end-to-end litigation support and strategic dispute management.
Our services include:
- Pre-litigation strategy and legal opinion
- Arbitration support (DIAC, ADCCAC, ICC)
- Commercial, real estate, and shareholder disputes
- Negotiation, mediation, and settlement facilitation
- Enforcement and execution of awards and judgments
- Liaising with external advocates and monitoring proceedings
Compliance, Regulatory & Governance
We help organizations maintain compliance across multiple jurisdictions while upholding corporate integrity.
Our services include:
- AML & Economic Substance advisory
- Data Protection (DPL & GDPR alignment)
- Policy drafting: Code of Conduct, Whistleblower, HR Manuals
- Licensing, regulatory approvals, and renewals
- Corporate governance training and internal audits
Employment & HR Legal Advisory
Advising employers and employees under the UAE Labour Law (Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021).
Our services include:
- Drafting employment contracts, policies & handbooks
- End-of-service benefits and termination procedures
- Non-compete and confidentiality agreements
- Labour disputes and mediation through MOHRE
- HR regulatory compliance and dispute prevention
Wills, Estate Planning & Family Business Advisory
We protect your legacy through structured succession planning.
Our services include:
- DIFC & ADJD Will drafting and registration
- Guardianship appointments
- Family constitutions and business succession frameworks
- Asset transfer documentation and trust coordination
Banking & Finance
Supporting financial institutions and corporates with robust documentation and regulatory compliance.
Our services include:
- Loan & facility agreements
- Security documentation and pledge arrangements
- Project and asset finance
- Debt restructuring and recovery strategies
- Central Bank regulatory compliance
Intellectual Property & Technology Law
Protecting innovation and ensuring commercial value from IP assets.
Our services include:
- Trademark & copyright registration
- IP licensing, franchising, and technology transfers
- Software and SaaS agreements
- IP due diligence in M&A transactions
- Enforcement and infringement advisory
Private Client & Cross-Border Advisory
For individuals and family offices requiring multi-jurisdictional coordination.
Our services include:
- Multi-jurisdiction estate planning
- Cross-border entity setup and structuring
- Coordination with foreign counsel for global compliance
- Personal wealth protection and asset migration
Joint Ventures & Shareholder Agreements
Balanced governance and protection of partner interests.
Our Approach
Every engagement begins with understanding the client’s business and goals.
Our team then develops a clear roadmap — combining legal accuracy, commercial pragmatism, and timely execution.
- Partner-led advisory: Senior oversight on every file
- Tailored solutions: No templates, only strategies that fit
- Integrated support: Advisory + dispute management
- Transparent engagement: Fixed or milestone-based billing