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Aparna T Nambissan
Junior Associate

Aparna T Nambissan

Aparna T. Nambissan is a Junior Associate at ATB Legal, specializing in UAE Commercial Companies Law (CCL), corporate transactions, and regulatory compliance. She advises clients on mergers and acquisitions, legal due diligence, and the drafting and negotiation of commercial contracts and agreements. She also has experience in company incorporations, corporate governance, and compliance matters for entities operating in the UAE.

In addition to her corporate law practice, Aparna actively advises on employment law matters, real estate transactions, and related regulatory issues, offering clients clear, commercially focused, and practical legal solutions.

Before joining ATB Legal, Aparna gained hands-on experience through internships with leading law firms in Bengaluru, working across a range of corporate, commercial, and litigation matters. Her achievements include consecutive wins in the Business Plan Competition (2019–2020 and 2020–2021), organized by the Seattle University Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center in collaboration with St. Joseph’s Institute of Management.

Aparna holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce from Bangalore University and a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from Karnataka State Law University (KSLU). She is enrolled with the Bar Council of Karnataka. Her unique combination of business acumen and legal expertise enables her to approach each matter with both strategic insight and meticulous attention to detail.

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UAE Mandate: Influencers Must Obtain Advertiser Permit

The UAE has introduced a new compliance requirement for visiting influencers and content creators: anyone not residing in the UAE who intends to publish paid promotional content while in the country—even temporarily—must now obtain a Visitor Advertiser Permit.  This update is part of the government’s ongoing efforts to regulate digital advertising, protect consumers, and ensure […]

1 Aug 2025 · 3 minRead →
Corporate and Commercial

Setting Up or Acquiring a Money Exchange in the UAE: Legal, Regulatory & Strategic Guide

Introduction  The UAE is one of the most dynamic financial hubs in the Middle East, supported by a well-regulated banking and financial services sector. With its strategic location, strong demand for remittance services, and a sizable expatriate population, the money exchange business in the UAE has proven to be both lucrative and competitive.    This […]

31 Jul 2025 · 5 minRead →
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Corporate Confidentiality: Ex‑Employee Fined DH80,000 Over Data Leak

In a landmark ruling reinforcing the sanctity of corporate confidentiality, the Abu Dhabi Family, Civil and Administrative Claims Court has mandated that a former employee pay AED 50,000 in compensation to her former employer. The decision follows a legal claim brought by the company after discovering that she had leaked sensitive internal data via her work […]

31 Jul 2025 · 4 minRead →
Corporate and Commercial

Foundation Incorporation in the UAE — Exploring Jurisdictional Options and Practical Insights

In the dynamic landscape of the UAE’s business environment, choosing the right structure for incorporation can have a lasting impact on a venture’s regulatory flexibility, strategic positioning, and governance. Among various incorporation options, foundations are increasingly gaining prominence for asset protection, legacy planning, and governance structuring, especially among high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), family offices, and cross-border […]

30 Jul 2025 · 4 minRead →
Real Estate

VAT and Tax Implications on Property Transactions in the UAE

The UAE’s real estate market is a hub for local and international investors due to its attractive tax environment. While the country does not levy personal income tax or federal corporate tax on most real estate transactions, Value Added Tax (VAT) was introduced on 1 January 2018 through Federal Decree-Law No. (8) of 2017 on […]

25 Jun 2025 · 4 minRead →
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ADGM’s Commercial Licensing Regulations (Exemptions) Order, April 2025

On 10 April 2025 the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Board published the Commercial Licensing Regulations (Exemptions) Order 2025 (“2025 Order”), issued under section 8(1) of the Commercial Licensing Regulations 2015. The new instrument revokes and replaces the 2024 order, tightening the criteria for who may operate in ADGM without holding a commercial licence (en.adgm.thomsonreuters.com).  […]

14 Jun 2025 · 4 minRead →
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ADGM’s Digital-Asset Rulebook Overhaul — Key Legal Changes Effective 10 June 2025

Abu Dhabi Global Market’s Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) has completed the most far-reaching rewrite of its crypto rules since 2018. A notice published on 10 June 2025 confirms that the Board has enacted a new suite of rules and companion amendments that now sit inside the core ADGM rulebooks.(en.adgm.thomsonreuters.com) The changes are already in […]

14 Jun 2025 · 3 minRead →
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ADGM’s Mid-2025 Rule Updates: Digital Assets, Family Offices, Licensing Exemptions

Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has enacted a cluster of rule changes this spring that reshape how digital-asset businesses, family offices and exempt vehicles operate on Al Maryah Island. Below is a practitioner-focused tour of the four key instruments now in force.    Digital-Asset Framework Overhaul – 10 June 2025 A fresh FSRA announcement details […]

13 Jun 2025 · 3 minRead →
Corporate and Commercial

Real Estate Disputes in the UAE: How to Resolve Conflicts

The UAE’s booming real estate market has inevitably led to an increase in disputes among developers, buyers, tenants, landlords, and brokers. While the UAE legal system offers multiple avenues for dispute resolution, navigating these paths can be complex. This article outlines the common types of real estate disputes, the available resolution mechanisms, and practical steps […]

12 Jun 2025 · 3 minRead →
Corporate and Commercial

Foreign Ownership and Inheritance Rights for Expats in the UAE

The UAE real estate market has long attracted foreign investors, thanks to its robust infrastructure, strategic location, and tax-free incentives. However, one of the most nuanced aspects of property ownership for expatriates in the UAE concerns legal ownership rights and inheritance laws. This article unpacks the legal framework surrounding foreign ownership property and addresses how […]

2 Jun 2025 · 4 minRead →
Real Estate

Understanding RERA Laws in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has emerged as a global hub for real estate investment, attracting a diverse range of stakeholders, including investors, developers, and residents. Central to the integrity and growth of this sector are the regulatory frameworks established by individual emirates. In Dubai, the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA) oversees the property market, […]

22 May 2025 · 5 minRead →
Corporate and Commercial

Legal & Regulatory Framework in UAE Real Estate

  The United Arab Emirates (UAE) real estate sector is one of the most dynamic in the region, attracting investors, residents, and developers from around the world. Whether you are buying a home, investing in property, or working in the sector professionally, understanding the legal and regulatory environment is essential to protecting your rights and […]

19 May 2025 · 3 minRead →