In 2023, ATB Legal was approached by an overseas Indian-origin investor holding U.S. citizenship, an entrepreneur with a distinctly global outlook and a vision that extended well beyond conventional business expansion. His goal was not simply to set up a company in the UAE; he wanted to create a future-ready holding structure capable of nurturing,...
When Ibrahim and Metalda (fictitious name) moved to Abu Dhabi twelve years ago, they believed they were on a predictable path, with stable careers, a growing family, and long-term plans to build a life in the UAE. But as their financial landscape expanded, so did their responsibilities. A Muslim – Christian expat partners, with two...
Challenge A senior expatriate professional (“the Client”), who had lived in the UAE for more than a decade, approached ATB Legal with rising concerns about the security and smooth transfer of his assets. His portfolio included properties in Dubai, multiple bank accounts, investments, and a growing business interest. Although he had a Will registered in...
Background A long-established UAE exchange house regulated by the Central Bank of the UAE planned to bring in a well-known US based financial services company as a strategic investor. The exchange house intended to sell 40 percent of its shares to the US investor in return for a significant capital infusion. This partnership was expected...
Challenge A well-established skincare company headquartered in Russia sought to expand its presence into the United Arab Emirates, one of the region’s fastest growing markets for beauty, wellness, and personal care products. To protect its brand identity and ensure exclusive commercial use, the company filed an application to register its trademark with the UAE Ministry...
Background of the Client Wilfire (pseudonym for confidentiality purposes) is a diversified group comprising seven (7) mainland companies and a total of thirty-nine (39) branches operating under them. Each company was incorporated in Dubai under the Department of Economic Development (“DED” – Dubai Mainland), with its own set of activities and distinct legal structures. The...
Challenge A prominent UAE/China-based sports company approached us with urgent concerns regarding trademark infringement in the United Arab Emirates. As a well-established brand in the sports and lifestyle sector, the company had been rapidly expanding its product distribution in the region. However, as their visibility grew, they began facing increasing risks of counterfeit goods and...
This case arose from disputes over three apartments (“Units”) in a prominent Residential Tower (the “Building”) on Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi. The original developer had sold units to individual buyers under sale and purchase agreements between 2007 and 2014. The buyers (“our Clients”) included: An investor who purchased two units. A young professional who...
The Background Our client, a UAE-based subcontractor specialising in oil and gas installation and manpower services, was engaged by a leading main contractor for a large-scale infrastructure project within the UAE. The parties executed two distinct purchase orders (POs) governing their contractual relationship: Purchase Order 1 (PO1): Installation and commissioning of fittings; Purchase Order 2...
