Intellectual property
Creation, protection and enforcement of trademarks, patents, copyright, designs and trade secrets, including passing off and breach of confidence, before the courts and the Ministry of Economy.
We act for local and international companies on incorporation and registration, shareholder arrangements, commercial agency and distribution, governance and compliance, and mergers and acquisitions.
When disputes arise — between shareholders, with suppliers or over intellectual property — our advisory and litigation teams work together so that the commercial objective stays in view.
How we help
- Company formation, licensing and restructuring
- Shareholder and partnership agreements
- Commercial agency, distribution and franchise
- Trademarks, copyright and intellectual property
Specialisms
Bankruptcy & restructuring
Claims, creditor rights and procedures under the UAE Bankruptcy Law.
Governance & compliance
Board matters, regulatory compliance and internal policies.
Representative matters
Successfully acted for two claimants in highly contested proceedings concerning the diversion of transactions through a sophisticated IT fraud — the first time principles of reflective loss were considered by the DIFC Courts.
Represented a leading international brokerage house against a global brokerage company over breach of restrictive covenants and breach of confidence by an employee — the first springboard injunction proceedings before the DIFC Courts.
Successfully acted for a subsidiary of one of the largest security firms in Japan in a USD 5 million cross-border claim filed by a Dubai-based investor for misrepresentation.
Successfully defended a client in DIFC Courts proceedings brought by a private equity investment firm for alleged misappropriation of an investment exceeding USD 2 million.
Represented a shareholder in multi-jurisdictional claims against a private equity investment group, pursued in the UAE, England, the United States and Singapore.
Confidential · Clear · Practical
Let’s talk about your matter.
Begin with an initial consultation: we listen, assess your legal position and propose a clear course of action.