PRACTICE AREAS

GOVERNANCE & COMPLIANCE

We lay emphasis on a practical approach and impeccable quality. Skill to identity and advice on overcoming regulatory and compliance challenges by adopting the best practice is our strength. We ensure that good corporate governance standards are adhered to, and robust compliance management systems are in place for our clients. We ensure to produce clear and concise legislation that fits seamlessly into your legislative framework.

Regulatory

 We offer expert legal advice to corporates and semi-government jurisdictions regarding AML and CTF compliance including development and assessment of AML / CTF and risk management systems, KYC and customer due diligence best practices, conduct of money laundering and fraud proceedings and provision of expert evidence on AML / CTF and regulatory obligations. 

Compliance

 The Firm undertakes compliance activities for its clients by reviewing its compliance policies and procedures and recommending the robust approach, compliance training for employees in corporate and semi-government organisations, advising based on business specific risks and its mitigation, customer due diligence best practices, development and assessment of AML / CTF and risk management systems and screening procedures. 

Legislative Drafting

We are an experienced pool of team in terms of legislative drafting who ensures to produce clear and concise legislation that fits seamlessly into your legislative framework. Regulations and policies drafting for sector and jurisdiction specific, structuring and governance of private and public sector entities including federal and governments in the UAE and elsewhere. Any amendment or revision to your Rules, Regulations and Policies will be well drafted to meet the changing regulatory requirements and to align your business with industry best practices.

▪Regulatory framework for private & public sectors
▪Corporate Regulations, By-laws & Policies
▪Standard operating procedures and Operational model for businesses considering international best practices

Due Diligence

Our due diligence services include independent investigations in the target company’s operating qualifications, operating status, financial status, background of management staff, market risk and management risk. In addition, we conduct comprehensive review of the target company’s compliance with respect to its normal business processes. Examples include whether the target company and its internal staff, shareholders and senior management are involved in adverse litigation, corruption and bribery, and understanding the background of the target company’s investors.

From the early stages of initiating a transaction, through the intricacies of due diligence review and tax planning, to negotiating and closing the deal and implementing post-closing integration strategies, our experienced mergers and acquisitions team supports our clients throughout the entire Merger & Acquisition process.