Junior Associate

Joel John Roy

Joel John Roy is a Junior Associate at ATB Legal and is part of the firm's Corporate Practice. He assists clients on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters, including corporate structuring, commercial contracts, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and shareholder-related issues. His work also extends to advising on corporate, commercial and financial disputes within the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) legal frameworks.

Joel has a keen interest in corporate and commercial law, particularly in mergers and acquisitions and insolvency and bankruptcy. He assists the firm's corporate team on a range of advisory and transactional matters.

Prior to joining ATB Legal, Joel interned with several law firms and corporate organizations in India, gaining exposure to corporate advisory, regulatory compliance, and commercial transactions. He holds a B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) from the School of Law, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, and is enrolled with the High Court of Kerala.

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International Trade

India-UAE CEPA: HS Classification and Preferential Duty Eligibility

In short Preferential duty concessions under the India–UAE CEPA depend on the correct classification of goods under the applicable Harmonised System (HS) code and the relevant tariff schedule of the importing country. The classification determines which tariff line applies and helps establish whether a product is eligible for a reduced or zero customs duty […]

11 Nov 2026 · 12 minRead →

International Trade

India-UAE CEPA Rules of Origin: What Actually Qualifies

India–UAE CEPA duty benefits depend on meeting the product-specific rules of origin, not on where the goods ship from. Part of our International Trade practice knowledge series. Other CEPA articles. In Short The India-UAE CEPA (Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement) allows eligible goods to benefit from lower customs duties, but goods do not qualify simply because […]

12 Oct 2026 · 12 minRead →

India

Real Estate Insolvency and Homebuyer Rights in India: The IBC Framework

How the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code reshaped the position of homebuyers in distressed real estate projects — and what it means in practice. The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC) recognises homebuyers as financial creditors in real estate insolvency proceedings in India. This means homebuyers can participate in the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP), vote through an authorised representative in the Committee of Creditors (CoC), and […]

19 Jun 2026 · 9 minRead →

India

Defending Insolvency Petitions Before the NCLT: Strategies for Corporate Debtors Under IBC 2016

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (“IBC”) has fundamentally reshaped the way financial distress and debt defaults are addressed in India. For creditors, it provides an effective framework for seeking resolution of unpaid debts. For businesses, however, the receipt of an insolvency petition can be an alarming development with potentially significant legal and commercial consequences. […]

9 Jun 2026 · 9 minRead →

India

Moratorium under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016: Scope, Exceptions, and Practical Implications

The moratorium under Section 14 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 is one of the most significant protections available during the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP). Once an insolvency application is admitted by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), a temporary legal restraint comes into force that prevents creditors and other stakeholders from initiating […]

18 May 2026 · 6 minRead →

Corporate and Commercial

Can ADGM-Registered Foundations Own Mainland Abu Dhabi Property? Explained

Abu Dhabi’s mainland real estate laws traditionally restrict property ownership to UAE nationals (and companies wholly owned by them) except in special cases. Abu Dhabi Law No. 19 of 2005 (Real Property Ownership) and its amendments set out who may acquire mainland property. As amended in 2019, Article 3 of Law 19/2005 limits ownership rights to: (a) […]

5 Jan 2026 · 7 minRead →

Labour Law

Employee Breaches of Confidentiality and Non-Compete Agreements in UAE: Civil and Criminal Liabilities

Explore how UAE onshore law addresses employee confidentiality and non-compete breaches with civil damages, criminal penalties, and termination rights—plus strategies for employers to safeguard sensitive business information. In the UAE, protecting confidential business information is not just a contractual obligation—it is a legal imperative. When employees breach confidentiality or violate non-compete clauses, the fallout […]

24 Dec 2025 · 10 minRead →

Investment

Raising Capital Through Exempt Offers in ADGM: A Legal Overview for Fund Managers

What is an exempt offer in ADGM and when can you use it? Can you raise capital without issuing a full prospectus? Explore private placements and exempt offers under ADGM regulations, including eligibility criteria, investor thresholds, structuring options, and legal nuances for foreign and local fund managers. In recent years, the Abu Dhabi Global […]

23 Dec 2025 · 14 minRead →