Strategic.
Reliable.
Results-Driven.
We combine legal precision with business insight — helping clients achieve lasting success in the UAE and beyond.
Mr. Deepak Azad is a highly experienced corporate lawyer with over 10 years of experience in the UAE. Known for his expertise in corporate restructuring and estate planning, he has earned a stellar reputation for providing legal counsel to a diverse clientele, including prominent semi-government entities, international/local businesses and high-net-worth individuals.
A notable achievement in his career is his pivotal role in advising and providing legal services to the BAPS Hindu Mandir, the largest Hindu religious structure in the MENA region, located in Abu Dhabi. His contributions include drafting critical documents such as Master Developer Agreements, Contractor Appointment Agreements, and Tender documents, significantly contributing to the project’s successful realization. Mr. Azad’s expertise spans multiple sectors, including oil and gas, where he has advised a semi-government Indian entity on complex transactions with ADNOC. His proficiency in the construction industry is demonstrated through his work with FIDIC contracts, advising developers and construction companies on contractor and subcontractor appointments, and resolving dis- putes involving construction delays and handovers. He has also guided clients on shareholder disputes and led successful litigation efforts.
A key aspect of Mr. Azad’s practice is his expertise in structuring mergers, acquisitions, and company sale transactions. He offers strategic guidance to clients, ensuring the transactions are meticulously designed to safeguard the interests of both buyers and sellers. His role includes conducting intensive legal due diligence, ensuring that all risks are identified and addressed before the transaction is finalized. In the real estate sector, Deepak has advised various leading developer clients from project inception, including registration with Real Estate Departments/Land Departments, drafting crucial Memorandum of Understandings/Terms Sheets and Sale and Purchase Agreements, and structuring transactions involving land sales and joint development agreements. He has resolved property-related issues, including landlord-tenant disputes and property purchase conveyancing, showcasing his versatility.
In the pharmaceutical sector, Mr. Azad has provided specialized legal opinions to prominent pharmaceutical companies, addressing distributorship agreements, profit margins, exit strategies, and employment-related matters. His extensive knowledge of UAE personal laws makes him a trusted advisor in estate planning, helping clients establish foundations, trusts, and registering wills in DIFC and Abu Dhabi jurisdictions, ensuring their assets are protected. An alumnus of the prestigious Symbiosis Law School in Pune, India, Mr. Azad combines his rich academic background with practical experience, making him a valuable partner to clients navigating complex corporate and personal legal matters.
With his deep industry knowledge, commitment to excellence, and client-focused approach, Mr. Azad continues to be a trusted advisor and a valued partner in the UAE legal landscape.
A Family Legacy in Law. A Vision for the Future.
At Azad & Azad Legal Consultancy, the practice of law is more than a profession — it is a family legacy built on integrity, precision, and unwavering commitment to clients.
Rooted in decades of combined experience across litigation, corporate, and commercial practice, the firm represents a unique blend of traditional legal wisdom and modern business acumen. This multi-generational expertise enables us to deliver practical, forward-looking legal solutions that adapt to an evolving global landscape.
Our family’s journey in law reflects a shared philosophy — that every client deserves strategic, transparent, and outcome-driven counsel. From complex corporate transactions and real estate ventures to contract negotiations and dispute management, Azad & Azad’s team provides seamless advisory across jurisdictions and industries.
The firm was founded with a singular vision: to offer comprehensive, client-centered legal consultancy that bridges local UAE regulations with international business standards, ensuring clarity, compliance, and confidence at every stage of a client’s commercial journey.
Today, Azad & Azad stands as a boutique family-owned legal consultancy, combining the litigation depth of the previous generation with the commercial and corporate precision of the present — united by one purpose:
To protect, empower, and elevate every client through trusted legal excellence.
Our Story
Founded on the belief that legal advice must go beyond compliance, Azad & Azad Legal Consultancy was established to deliver strategic, results-oriented counsel to corporations, investors, and high-net-worth individuals across the UAE.
Our firm draws on over a decade of experience in the UAE legal landscape — advising on corporate structuring, mergers and acquisitions, real estate, construction projects, and shareholder governance. We operate with the depth of an international firm but with the personal attention of a boutique practice.
At Azad & Azad, every transaction is handled with a clear purpose — to protect, strengthen, and grow our clients’ businesses.
Our Vision
To be recognized as a trusted corporate law partner for businesses and families in the UAE — known for clarity, precision, and integrity in every engagement.
We envision Azad & Azad as a consultancy that bridges local laws and global standards, empowering clients to operate seamlessly across borders.
Our Mission
To deliver bespoke legal strategies that are practical, commercially sound, and compliant with UAE laws — supporting long-term client success across industries such as construction, manufacturing, trading, technology, and real estate.
Through our associated offices in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, we provide comprehensive legal support including litigation management, enforcement, and dispute resolution, ensuring our clients have complete representation from advisory through to execution.
Our Values
- Integrity – We act with transparency, professionalism, and respect in every client interaction.
- Precision – Every document, structure, and clause reflects meticulous attention to detail.
- Accountability – We take ownership of outcomes and align our advice with clients’ objectives.
- Confidentiality – Client trust is at the center of our practice.
- Collaboration – We work closely with trusted advocates, financial advisors, and partners to deliver 360° legal solutions.
What Defines Us
Azad & Azad stands apart through its tailored approach — understanding that no two clients or transactions are the same.
Our team focuses on the why behind every mandate — the business purpose, financial structure, and operational impact — to craft solutions that are both legally robust and commercially advantageous.
We combine:
- Deep understanding of UAE corporate and property laws
- Cross-border perspective in structuring and compliance
- Client-first philosophy grounded in trust, accessibility, and responsiveness
Our Promise
We believe that strong legal foundations drive strong businesses. Whether it’s a shareholder dispute, cross-border investment, or complex restructuring, we bring the expertise and foresight that allow clients to make confident decisions.”
At Azad & Azad, we don’t just represent — we partner, protect, and empower.
Deepak Azad
Founder & Principal Legal Consultant
Managing Partner
Azad & Azad Legal Consultancy FZ LLE
Profile Overview
Deepak Azad is an accomplished Corporate and Commercial Lawyer and Dispute Resolution specialist with over a decade of experience advising multinational corporations, SMEs, high-net-worth individuals, and family-owned businesses across the UAE and the wider Middle East. His practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, shareholder arrangements, real estate and construction matters, complex high-value commercial contracts, estate planning, and strategic litigation management, delivering commercially sound and practical legal solutions grounded in a deep understanding of regional regulatory frameworks.
Prior to founding Azad & Azad Legal Consultancy, Deepak spent over ten years with reputed law firms in the UAE, where he was involved in several prominent and high-value matters. His experience includes advising Indian semi-government oil and gas entities, providing legal support on landmark projects such as the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi, leading large-scale corporate restructuring exercises for prominent UAE-based families, and handling complex, multi-jurisdictional transactional work. He is particularly well-regarded for his expertise in shareholder disputes, many of which he has successfully resolved through strategic negotiation and litigation support in close coordination with leading local advocacy firms.
Deepak has previously held positions with Charles Russell Speechlys (DIFC), Khaled Al Marri & Partners, Maha Bin Hendi Law Firm, and Goodwins Law Corporation, where he played a pivotal role in structuring major corporate transactions, resolving contentious shareholder matters, and managing complex litigation portfolios before UAE courts and arbitral forums.
An alumnus of Symbiosis Law School, Pune, and Middlesex University, Dubai (LL.M. in International Business Law), Deepak brings a rare blend of international academic training and strong local market expertise. He is known for his precision in drafting, strategic foresight, and relationship-driven advisory style, qualities that have earned him the long-term trust of clients, investors, and business leaders across the region.
Areas of Expertise
- Corporate & Commercial Law – Company formation, restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and shareholder agreements.
- Real Estate & Property Law – MOUs, SPAs, due diligence, and regulatory compliance for developers and investors.
- Family Wealth & Estate Planning – UAE and cross-border wills, trusts, and foundation structuring.
- Banking & Finance – Advisory on fund administration, compliance, and corporate finance transactions.
- Litigation Management – Strategy development and coordination with local counsel for civil and commercial disputes.
Key Achievements
Played a pivotal legal role in the development and construction of the largest Hindu temple in the Middle East, ensuring robust contractual structuring, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation throughout the project lifecycle.
Advised leading UAE-based and international corporations on complex shareholder and joint venture disputes, successfully achieving efficient and commercially viable out-of-court resolutions.
Successfully led large-scale corporate restructuring and family succession / inheritance planning mandates for high-net-worth individuals and prominent business groups, including conglomerates comprising over 140 operating entities.
Provided strategic legal advisory on high-value real estate projects in Dubai Islands, particularly in relation to dispute management, risk exposure, and contractual enforcement.
Regularly advises developers and investors in the real estate and construction sector, covering the full project lifecycle—from project registration and regulatory approvals to construction-phase advisory and unit handovers.
- Successfully closed and documented a AED 200 million hotel acquisition in Dubai Marina.
- Generated over AED 600,000 in corporate advisory revenue through strategic client acquisition.
- Advised on the formation of multiple DIFC fund administration companies and family foundation structures.
- Played a key legal role in the construction of the largest Hindu temple in the Middle East, ensuring compliance and contractual alignment.
- Advised leading UAE and international corporations on complex shareholder and joint venture disputes, achieving efficient out-of-court resolutions.
Professional Affiliations
- Member, Business Network International (BNI) – Rising Phoenix Chapter
- Member, Indian Business Professional Group (IBPG)
- Active collaborator with international law firms and business networks
Education
- LL.M. (International Business Law) – Middlesex University, Dubai
- B.B.A., LL.B. – Symbiosis Law School, Symbiosis International University, Pune
Languages
English | Hindi | Malayalam
Deepthi Azad
Senior Partner
Corporate, Commercial, Real Estate & Construction Law Specialist
Profile Overview
Deepthi Azad is a UAE-based Senior Legal Consultant with more than nine years of professional experience spanning corporate and commercial law, real estate, construction, contracts, and financial services.
At Azad & Azad Legal Consultancy, she plays a key role in managing corporate transactions, complex contract negotiations, and cross-border structuring matters. Deepthi advises clients on the full lifecycle of commercial contracts — from strategic drafting to negotiation and compliance — with a focus on aligning legal frameworks to practical business outcomes.
Her professional approach is rooted in precision, foresight, and clarity, ensuring each client receives tailored, commercially sound, and risk-mitigated advice.
Professional Experience
She has extensive experience in corporate restructuring, M&A due diligence, policy drafting, and regulatory compliance for diversified sectors, including construction, technology, hospitality, and finance.
Previously, she held senior roles with:
- Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) – spearheading contract negotiations for co-marketing and aviation support agreements across Europe, the UK, India, and the GCC.
- Lulu Financial Group, Abu Dhabi – leading corporate legal functions and managing complex financial, franchising, and restructuring transactions across the GCC and APAC regions.
Her early career included advisory and consulting roles with Goodwin’s Law Corporation (now Baker Tilly JFC Law Corporation) and Al Masood & Associates, where she developed deep expertise in international finance, construction contracts, maritime regulation, and litigation management.
Areas of Expertise
- Corporate & Commercial Advisory
- Contract Drafting and Negotiation
- Real Estate & Construction Projects
- Corporate Restructuring & M&A
- Legal Due Diligence
- Policy Formulation & Governance
- Litigation Management (via Associated Offices)
- Financial & Regulatory Compliance
Education
- B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), National University of Advanced Legal Studies, India
- Post Graduate Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights (PGDIPR), IGNOU, India
Professional Highlights
- Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated multi-jurisdictional commercial agreements across the GCC.
- Managed due diligence and regulatory documentation for high-value acquisitions in the financial and hospitality sectors.
- legal policy alignment and compliance implementation across multiple entities.
- Conducted training and seminars on UAE Labour Law and regulatory compliance.
- Published legal commentary on UAE Central Bank’s Consumer Protection Regulations.
Languages
English | Hindi | Malayalam
Contact
Advocate R. Azad Babu
Senior Counsel (India)
Litigation, Arbitration & Civil Law Specialist
Profile Overview
Advocate R. Azad Babu is a distinguished legal practitioner with over four decades of active practice before the Hon’ble High Court and District Courts of Kerala. Known for his depth of legal reasoning, courtroom discipline, and unwavering commitment to justice, he continues to represent the cornerstone of the Azad family’s long-standing legal legacy.
Having been enrolled with the Bar in 1977, he has spent more than 42 years in active legal practice, handling a broad spectrum of cases in civil, criminal, constitutional, and arbitration law. His professional journey has been marked by leadership, integrity, and public service — qualities that continue to shape the values of Azad & Azad Legal Consultancy in the UAE.
Education & Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc)
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B)
- Enrolled as an Advocate in 1977
Professional Experience
Throughout his distinguished career, Advocate R. Azad Babu has built a reputation for strategic litigation management and well-reasoned legal advocacy.
He has served as:
• District Government Pleader and Public Prosecutor, Alappuzha
• Panel Advocate for leading public institutions including:
– Alappuzha Municipality
– Central Bank of India
– Union Bank of India
– TD Medical College Development Committee
He is currently associated with SVS Ayyar Associates, Kochi — one of Kerala’s oldest and most respected legal chambers — where he continues to serve as a Senior Associate and mentor to younger lawyers.
Areas of Expertise
- Civil and Commercial Litigation
- Arbitration and Alternate Dispute Resolution
- Banking and Financial Law
- Property and Tenancy Disputes
- Criminal Prosecution & Public Law
- Institutional Representation and Advisory
Leadership & Public Roles
Advocate R. Azad Babu has also held numerous leadership positions within the legal community and civil society, including:
• President and Secretary, Alappuzha Bar Association
• District Government Pleader and Public Prosecutor, Alappuzha
• Assistant Governor, Rotary District 3210
Legal Philosophy
Advocate Azad Babu believes that law is not merely a profession, but a public trust — one that demands both technical excellence and moral clarity. His practice emphasizes fair advocacy, ethical conduct, and diligence, principles that he has instilled in the next generation of lawyers, including his children, Deepak and Deepthi Azad. His decades-long practice reflects a lifelong dedication to justice, mentorship, and the dignity of the legal profession.
Personal Background
- Date of Birth: 2 April 1952
- Marital Status: Married to Dr. Sindhu, MBBS, DSM
- Residence: Kochi, Kerala, India
Contact (India Office)
Advocate R. Azad Babu
SVS Ayyar Associates
CL Anand Lane, M.G. Road, Kochi – 682011
📞 +91 94771 51771 | +91 484 2369325
📧 azadbabu@gmail.com
Professional Legacy
With a career spanning over four decades, Advocate R. Azad Babu continues to exemplify what it means to be a true lawyer — principled, thorough, and devoted to the cause of justice. His mentorship, commitment, and humility continue to inspire both peers and the younger generation of lawyers who now carry forward his legacy through Azad & Azad Legal Consultancy in the UAE.
Advisor & Mentor to Azad & Azad Legal Consultancy, UAE.