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Contract Review and Drafting

Contracts Drafting Lawyers in Dubai

Understanding the importance of well-drafted contracts in safeguarding business interests, Davidson & Co provides comprehensive commercial contract drafting services aimed at managing risks, facilitating transactions, and resolving disputes effectively.

Our Contract Law practice is dedicated to ensuring that our clients’ contractual relationships are secure, beneficial, and legally sound. Our team of experienced contract drafting lawyers combines meticulous attention to detail with a deep understanding of our clients’ industries to offer tailored contract law solutions in line with UAE Civil Transactions Law. We draft, review, and negotiate contracts across commercial, corporate, employment, and real estate domains to meet enforceability standards under UAE jurisdiction.

We can help you deal with the following legal matters pertaining to contract drafting:

Our Contracts Drafting Services

Contract Drafting and Review

Davidson & Co assists clients in creating clear, legally binding contracts tailored to specific business needs and circumstances. This includes drafting new contracts and reviewing existing ones to ensure they are comprehensive and protect the client’s interests. Our Contracts Drafting Services are informed by Federal Law and applicable commercial codes to ensure enforceability. We ensure that all essential contractual elements, including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intent, are properly documented.

Contract Negotiation

The firm represents clients during contract negotiations, providing strategic advice to secure favourable terms while mitigating potential liabilities. Our expertise ensures that clients’ objectives are met efficiently, and potential conflicts are minimised through carefully negotiated agreements. Our Contract Negotiation lawyers are skilled at structuring indemnity clauses, limitation of liability terms, and dispute resolution frameworks. We also assess and structure clauses concerning governing law, performance obligations, and liquidated damages.

Dispute Resolution

We offer services to resolve contractual disputes through litigation, arbitration, or mediation. The firm advises on the most effective strategies to handle disputes based on the specific terms of the contract and the involved parties’ goals, working towards resolutions that align with clients’ best interests. Our team includes Contract Dispute lawyers who act under the Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC) and DIFC LCIA Arbitration Rules, where applicable. We also advise on remedies for breach of contract, including specific performance and rescission.

Compliance and Risk Management

The firm ensures that all contractual agreements comply with applicable laws and regulations, reducing the risk of legal challenges and compliance issues. We also provide risk assessment services, helping clients identify potential legal risks associated with contractual obligations and advising on effective mitigation strategies. This includes guidance on compliance with the UAE Labour Law for employment contracts and the Commercial Companies Law for shareholder agreements. We also evaluate cross-border enforceability for foreign parties contracting within the UAE.

What Laws Govern Contracts in the UAE?

Being a UAE law firm, Davidson & Co drafts and enforces contracts according to the following legislative structures:

  • Federal Law (UAE Civil Transactions Law): Regulates general contract formation, enforcement, obligations, termination, and remedies.
  • Federal Decree Law (UAE Commercial Companies Law): Applies to contracts between partners, shareholders, and corporate entities.
  • Federal Decree Law (UAE Labour Law): Controls terms of employment contracts, severance, and non-compete provisions.
  • Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC Rules) and DIFC LCIA Arbitration Centre: Frequently used in arbitration clauses for the resolution of disputes.
  • RERA regulations: Control real estate contracts, particularly off-plan sale and leasing of property.
  • Dubai Law on the Ownership of Jointly Owned Properties: Governs strata-titled contracts for co-owned developments.

These statutes form the basis for our contract drafting services, ensuring that each agreement is enforceable, compliant, and commercially sound.

Why Choose Davidson & Co for Contracts Drafting and Review?

At Davidson & Co, we are committed to protecting your business through strong contractual foundations and strategic legal solutions. Our attorneys have specialised knowledge in various industries, enabling us to draft and negotiate contracts that meet the unique needs and challenges of different sectors.

We understand that each client has unique objectives and challenges. Our approach is to provide customized, strategic solutions tailored to each client’s specific situation. We also ensure our documents adhere to relevant federal laws and include enforceability mechanisms such as jurisdiction clauses, force majeure terms, and penalty provisions under UAE law. Our legal drafting also integrates plain language principles for clarity, especially in high-stakes or multilingual agreements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, engaging a contract lawyer guarantees your contracts are up to UAE legal standards and shield you from unenforceable or ambiguous provisions.

A binding contract is required to have offer, acceptance, legal object, and precise intent. It should be in accordance with Federal Law and not ambiguous.

Yes. Our professionals deal with cross-jurisdiction contracts and make them consistent with UAE and international law.

Compensation, specific performance, or cancellation are remedies. We file the case under DIAC, DIFC Courts, or UAE civil courts.

Although oral contracts can be accepted, they are hard to prove and enforce. We advise written contracts with explicit terms and signatures.

Yes. Employment contracts need to comply with the Federal Decree Law, especially on the grounds of termination, notice period, and benefits.

Threats involve unlimited liability, ambiguous jurisdiction clauses, or absent termination rights. Our Contract Negotiation attorneys neutralize these effectively.

Real estate, construction, retail, logistics, tech, healthcare, and beyond, offering customized contract drafting and risk management for each.

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