Davidson & Co offers Business Advisory services and consulting designed to provide comprehensive legal guidance and strategic advice to businesses at every stage of their lifecycle, from start-ups and growing enterprises to established corporations. We understand that navigating the legal aspects of running a business can be complex and daunting. Therefore, our goal is to simplify these complexities, offering clear, actionable advice that drives business growth and mitigates risk.
With deep industry knowledge and understanding of UAE commercial regulations, including Federal Law on Commercial Companies and Federal Decree Law, we provide strategic counsel that aligns with local compliance frameworks and international best practices. Our advisory integrates legal foresight with commercial viability, ensuring each decision is risk-mitigated, investor-ready, and aligned with evolving statutory mandates.
We can help you deal with the following legal matters pertaining to business advisory:
As a business legal advisor, we assist clients from the conceptualisation stage to the actual formation of the business, providing strategic advice on structure, growth opportunities, and initial regulatory hurdles, in accordance with the UAE Commercial Companies Law and Federal Decree Law.
Davidson & Co advises on best practices in corporate governance, helping businesses ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements under the Federal Decree Law, and implementing policies that promote ethical conduct and accountability in line with the standards set by the UAE Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA).
Our team drafts, reviews, and negotiates contracts to safeguard your interests in commercial transactions, ensuring that all agreements align with your business objectives and comply with the UAE Civil Transactions Law and relevant provisions of the UAE Commercial Code.
We offer guidance through the complexities of M&A transactions, from legal due diligence to post-merger integration, helping clients achieve strategic goals while minimising legal and financial risks under UAE Competition Law and Commercial Companies Law provisions on share transfers and capital restructuring.
Davidson & Co helps protect and manage intellectual property, advising on registration, enforcement, and commercialisation strategies that enhance your competitive edge, in line with Federal Law on the Regulation and Protection of Industrial Property Rights and UAE Copyright Law.
We provide counsel on employment laws, helping businesses manage human resources issues from recruitment to termination, and ensuring compliance with UAE Labour Law and associated Cabinet Resolutions governing contracts, disciplinary measures, and end-of-service benefits.
Our experts help identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks associated with business operations, providing strategies to minimise potential legal and financial exposures in accordance with UAE corporate governance frameworks, AML/CFT regulations, and Economic Substance Regulations..
We assist with navigating the complex regulatory landscape, ensuring that your business complies with all applicable local and international laws and regulations, including UBO reporting obligations, ESR compliance, and regulations set by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) and Central Bank of the UAE.
Davidson & Co represents businesses in disputes and litigation, offering robust defence strategies and working towards resolving conflicts in a manner that protects client interests and preserves business relationships, whether through civil courts, commercial arbitration (DIAC, DIFC LCIA), or alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms, in line with the UAE Civil Procedure Law. Our litigation support extends across all corporate verticals and includes representation in complex shareholder disputes, breach of contract cases, and regulatory non-compliance claims.
We facilitate international business operations and transactions, providing advice on compliance with foreign investment regulations, double taxation treaties, transfer pricing guidelines, and international trade agreements, all within the scope of applicable UAE Ministry of Economy regulations and global legal frameworks. Our services facilitate legal harmonisation across jurisdictions, which is crucial for multinational corporations operating under diverse regulatory regimes.
Our advice, being a Dubai based legal advisory company, is informed by the following legislation:
Davidson & Co is renowned for offering strategic, technically sound, and bespoke legal advisory services to business entities in the UAE. Having well-established expertise in corporate legal advisory and regulation frameworks, we offer transparent, practical solutions according to UAE commercial law, e.g., Federal Law and Federal Decree Law. We bridge legal risk assessment with commercial strategy, equipping clients with actionable insights for both short-term execution and long-term growth.
Clients count on us for our legal expertise, speedy turnaround, and risk anticipation capability. Whether starting a new business or reorganizing an existing one, our business advisory consulting department makes sure your starting position is solid, compliant, and expansion ready.
These services involve strategic legal consultation on entity setup, compliance, contracts, governance, and dispute resolution tailored to commercial objectives and UAE law.
Important documents are Articles of Association, Memorandum of Association, shareholder resolutions, Emirates ID/passport copies, and trade name reservation certificates.
It means guaranteeing continued compliance with UAE corporate legislations, ESR requirements, UBO disclosures, and AML/CFT guidelines to avoid legal exposure.
Yes. We offer legal counsel and advocacy in shareholder disputes such as breach of fiduciary duty, exit negotiations, and minority protection claims.
Disputes can be resolved through litigation, arbitration (e.g. DIAC or DIFC LCIA), or mediation. We assist clients in selecting the most suitable forum for resolution.
It imposes detailed directives on contracts, working hours, terminations, and benefits. We assist business establishments in aligning HR practices to the Federal Decree Law.
Yes. We provide advisory on international structuring, tax efficiencies, foreign ownership laws and cross-border commercial contracts.
A committed legal consultant ensures that your business remains within the limits of UAE legislation, minimizing the risks of penalties, litigation, and breach of compliance.
