A commercial agreement can protect a business, or create a dispute that is expensive to unwind. When the wording matters, assumptions are not enough. A commercial lawyer in Dubai can review the agreement, assess the risks and advise on the legal issues affecting your business. Almajd Justice reviews your contracts, company documents and circumstances, then gives you a clear assessment of what to do next.
Commercial matters often involve more than the immediate disagreement. The wording of a contract, the relationship between shareholders, the structure of a business or the dispute-resolution clause can all affect what happens next.
A well-drafted commercial contract should make the parties' obligations clear before the relationship begins. Payment terms, performance obligations, termination, liability, confidentiality and dispute-resolution provisions can all affect your position if the relationship breaks down. The Federal Decree-Law No. 50 of 2022, Promulgating the Commercial Transactions Law provides the legal framework for commercial transactions and obligations, including rules concerning commercial contracts and evidence. Almajd Justice can assist with contract drafting based on the nature of the transaction and the obligations you need the agreement to establish.
Signing a commercial agreement without understanding its obligations can create problems later. A contract review can identify provisions relating to payment, termination, liability, exclusivity, renewal and dispute resolution that may materially affect your business. The applicable provisions of the Commercial Transactions Law, Federal Decree-Law No. 50 of 2022, should also be considered when assessing commercial obligations and the evidence supporting them. We review the agreement in the context of the transaction and explain provisions that may require clarification or negotiation before you sign.
Disagreements between shareholders can affect decision-making, management, ownership interests and the future of the company. The issue may arise from a shareholder agreement, company documents or disagreement over how the business is being operated. The Federal Decree-Law No. 32 of 2021 on Commercial Companies regulates various aspects of company management, partner and shareholder rights, and corporate governance. For an LLC, for example, Article 73 requires the Memorandum of Association to include methods for settling disputes arising from the company's business affairs, including disputes among partners. Almajd Justice can review the relevant corporate and contractual documents and advise on the legal position and available routes for resolving the dispute.
Disputes can arise during or after company formation, including disagreements between founders, ownership arrangements, contributions, management responsibilities or the terms agreed between the parties. The Federal Decree-Law No. 32 of 2021 on Commercial Companies sets out requirements relating to company incorporation, constitutional documents, partners, management and corporate decision-making. A business lawyer in Dubai can review the formation documents, agreements and circumstances behind the disagreement and advise on the appropriate legal or commercial response. Where the dispute involves ownership, management or corporate governance issues, a corporate lawyer in Dubai can also assess the relevant company documents and legal position.
Commercial agency relationships can involve specific contractual and legal considerations, including rights and obligations between the parties, termination and disputes concerning the agency relationship. We can review the relevant agency agreement and surrounding circumstances to assess the legal position and explain the available options.
A commercial contract may specify how disputes must be resolved if the parties cannot reach an agreement. Arbitration involves resolving the dispute through an arbitral tribunal rather than ordinary court proceedings, while mediation involves a neutral third party helping the parties attempt to reach an agreed settlement. The wording of the dispute-resolution clause matters. Almajd Justice can review existing clauses or assist with drafting provisions that clearly establish the intended process.
Commercial disputes and transactions require an understanding of both the legal documents and the business relationship behind them.
You explain the transaction, dispute or commercial concern and provide the documents available to you.
We review the relevant contracts, company documents, correspondence and other evidence to establish the legal and contractual position.
We explain the appropriate route based on your circumstances. Where formal proceedings, arbitration, mediation or filing is required, we assist with the relevant process.
Depending on your matter, useful documents may include:
Providing the complete agreement rather than isolated clauses is preferable where the dispute concerns contractual interpretation.
Not every commercial disagreement needs to proceed directly to court. The appropriate route depends on the contract, the dispute and any dispute-resolution mechanism agreed between the parties.
For companies such as LLCs, the Federal Decree-Law No. 32 of 2021 on Commercial Companies requires the Memorandum of Association to address methods for settling disputes arising from the company's business affairs. Where the agreement contains an arbitration or mediation clause, that provision should be reviewed before starting proceedings elsewhere. Almajd Justice can assess the clause and circumstances and advise whether negotiation, mediation, arbitration or court proceedings may be appropriate.
Commercial disputes can be affected by both statutory limitation periods and deadlines written into the contract. The applicable time limit depends on the nature of the commercial claim, when the obligation became due and the terms of the agreement.
For certain commercial obligations between merchants, Article 92 of Federal Decree-Law No. 50 of 2022, Promulgating the Commercial Transactions Law, provides that a claim may not be heard after five years from the date the obligation becomes due, unless a shorter period is provided by law.
This is not a universal five-year limitation period for every commercial dispute. Different types of claims may be governed by different legislation or specific limitation periods. The nature of the transaction and the parties involved should therefore be assessed before determining whether a claim can still be pursued.
A commercial contract may also require a party to give notice within a particular period before taking certain action. This can apply to matters such as termination, renewal, cancellation, breach notices, payment demands or disputes.
Missing a contractual notice deadline can affect the rights or remedies available under the agreement. Before issuing a notice or starting proceedings, the contract should be reviewed for provisions dealing with notice periods, methods of service and any pre-action requirements.
Almajd Justice can review the relevant agreement, identify applicable statutory and contractual deadlines and advise you on the appropriate next step.
Commercial legal advice should help you understand the implications of a transaction or dispute before you commit your business to a particular course of action.
You know the consultation fee before proceeding. The initial consultation is provided at a fixed fee, with no obligation to instruct Almajd Justice for further services.
The consultation gives you an opportunity to understand your legal position before deciding what to do next. You are not required to proceed with further representation.
Your commercial matter can be discussed in Arabic or English, allowing you to explain the business circumstances and understand the legal advice provided.
The process is straightforward: understand the matter, assess the documents and legal position, then establish the appropriate strategy and any filing or representation required.
Commercial agreements and business disputes can raise questions about contracts, ownership, dispute resolution and the legal steps available. These answers address some of the issues businesses commonly consider.
Understand the agreement before it becomes a dispute.
