Our firm provides comprehensive legal advisory and representation in all aspects of Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), serving a wide range of regulated and unregulated entities, including exchange houses, banks, institutional and private investors, UAE-based companies, and foreign corporations established in jurisdictions such as the United Kingdom, Cyprus, and Russia. We structure and negotiate investment and acquisition transactions tailored to meet each client’s strategic and commercial objectives, ensuring that every deal is structured in full compliance with UAE laws and regulatory requirements. Our experience spans cross-border share and asset acquisitions, joint ventures, group restructurings, and regulatory approvals, enabling clients to execute transactions efficiently while safeguarding their legal and financial interests.
M&A Advisory Services in the UAE
From strategizing to post-merger integration
Our firm has a team of attorneys and chartered accountants experienced in handling a wide range of M&A transactions across various industries, whether you are a large multinational corporation or a local start-up.
We offer end-to-end M&A services from initial strategizing and due diligence to negotiations, drafting agreements, regulatory compliance, and post-merger integration. We pay close attention to detail to reduce the risk of any aspect of your deal being overlooked.
Each M&A is unique
We understand that each M&A transaction is unique. We take a personalized approach to cater to your specific requirements. Our team diligently evaluates your objectives, risks, and opportunities to devise strategies that aligns with your business goals.
We have a robust presence in the UAE, with in-depth understanding of the local legal landscape and regulatory framework governing M&A transactions. This positioning allows us to take account of local laws, regulations, and cultural considerations relevant to M&A deals. Moreover, our extensive network of international alliances enhances our capability to facilitate cross-border transactions with utmost ease and efficiency.
Proven track record
We have a proven track record of handling numerous significant and high-value M&A deals in the UAE. We draw on this experience when advising businesses on M&A transactions.
At ATB Legal, we prioritize client confidentiality and professionalism throughout the M&A process, and handle sensitive information with discretion.
Frequently Asked Questions- M & A
1. What does your Mergers and Acquisitions service include?
We assist with every stage of an M&A deal. This includes strategy, due diligence, deal structuring, drafting and negotiating transaction documents, managing regulatory approvals within UAE, and supporting clients until completion.
2. Do you handle cross border M&A transactions?
Yes. We regularly work on transactions where either the buyer or the target company is outside the UAE. We support clients with foreign investment rules, tax considerations, and cross jurisdictional compliance, as applicable in UAE.
3. What types of companies do you usually advise in M&A matters?
We work with start-ups, SMEs, multinational groups, regulated entities, investors, and family businesses across various sectors such as technology, healthcare, finance, trading and manufacturing.
Our Team of
Lawyers and Experts
Representative Experience
Our experience advising corporate and individual clients on complex deal structuring across the UAE includes the following examples of work for clients implementing sophisticated and compliant corporate structures within the region:
1. Represented prominent UAE limited liability companies and individual shareholders in the acquisition of shares in both mainland and free zone entities, ensuring full compliance with UAE regulatory requirements. Our mandate included drafting the Share Purchase Agreement and all ancillary transaction documents in accordance with the applicable UAE laws.
2. Advised exchange houses in the UAE on comprehensive internal restructuring matters, including the drafting of a range of internal agreements and governance documents. Provided ongoing legal advice to ensure full compliance with the regulations of the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) and offered continuous support on various ancillary legal and operational issues arising in the course of their day-to-day business activities.
3. Advised UAE-based limited liability companies (LLCs), private joint stock companies (PrJSCs), and exchange houses on fund-raising transactions, ensuring compliance with the applicable laws and regulatory frameworks of the UAE. Our role included structuring the investment, drafting, reviewing and negotiating the Investment Agreements, and preparing all supporting legal documentation required to lawfully complete the fund-raising process.
4. Represented foreign investors in acquiring equity stakes in UAE free zone companies, including drafting and negotiating Shareholders’ Agreements, conducting legal due diligence, and advising on licensing and ownership restrictions under UAE law.
5. Advised a prominent UAE-based business group on entering into a Joint Venture Agreement with a Korea-based company, pursuant to which both parties agreed to establish a UAE-incorporated joint venture entity. Our scope of work included structuring the transaction, drafting the joint venture agreement and ensuring full compliance with the legal and regulatory requirements under UAE law.