With efficient start up legal services, Davidson & Co is dedicated to fostering innovation, growth, and long term success for entrepreneurs and emerging companies. We understand the unique challenges and opportunities faced by new ventures and are committed to providing tailored legal solutions that support our clients from inception to scale and beyond. Our team of experienced business startup lawyers offers a wide range of emerging businesses legal services designed to meet the specific needs of start ups and high growth enterprises.
We can help you deal with the following legal matters pertaining to business startups:
We provide expert guidance on selecting the optimal legal structure for your business, addressing key considerations such as liability, taxation, and growth requirements. Our Business Formation lawyer team ensures compliance with Federal Law (UAE Commercial Companies Law) and DIFC Operating Law, delivering the best business formation services to establish a solid foundation for your venture. This includes advising on mainland companies registered with the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), as well as free zone entities under DIFC, ADGM, and other UAE free zones.
Our attorneys help secure your innovations, brands, and creative works through patents, trademarks, and copyright registrations. We advise in line with Federal Law (UAE Trademarks Law) and Federal Law (Copyrights and Related Rights), protecting your IP throughout your business startup journey in Dubai. We also coordinate with the Ministry of Economy and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) for international filings where required.
We assist with securing funding by advising on venture capital deals, equity financing, and debt financing. Our team structures agreements that comply with the UAE Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) Regulations to ensure favourable terms and investor protection. We also support founders in drafting shareholder agreements that safeguard investor rights and founder equity.
Davidson & Co ensures that your start up adheres to all relevant laws and regulations. Our company formation lawyers assist in meeting obligations under the UAE Commercial Companies Law, Federal Law on Pledge of Movable Assets, and data protection regulations for technology driven ventures. This includes sector specific compliance for fintech (DFSA rules), healthcare (DHA and MOHAP licensing), and e-commerce regulations under the UAE Consumer Protection Law.
Our team drafts and negotiates contracts that protect your interests, including partnership agreements, service agreements, and lease agreements. We ensure enforceability under Federal Law (UAE Civil Transactions Law) and DIFC contractual frameworks. We also represent startups in dispute resolution before UAE Courts and arbitration centres such as DIAC when contractual disputes arise.
We provide counsel on employment laws, helping start ups with hiring, employment contracts, employee benefits, and compliance with the Federal Decree Law (UAE Labour Law). We also advise on DIFC Employment Law for free zone entities.
Davidson & Co advises on acquisitions and mergers, preparing businesses for potential exit strategies while ensuring compliance with competition regulations under Federal Law (Competition Law). Our services encompass due diligence, valuation analysis, and drafting share purchase agreements that comply with UAE company law.
We establish governance frameworks that enhance management accountability and align with OECD corporate governance principles and the requirements of UAE company law. This includes drafting board resolutions, shareholder agreements, and compliance manuals tailored to early stage companies.
We guide start ups in safeguarding sensitive data and complying with privacy laws, including the UAE Federal Data Protection Law and DIFC Data Protection Law. We assist in creating internal data protection policies and advising on cross border data transfers in line with international GDPR standards.
As specialists in business formation services, Davidson & Co’s legal guidance is rooted in the following laws and frameworks:
DIFC Operating Law & DIFC Data Protection Law
At Davidson & Co, our approach combines technical legal expertise with an entrepreneurial mindset. Whether you need a company formation lawyer to set up your business or require emerging businesses’ legal services for governance, IP, or funding, we provide strategic advice that aligns with your commercial goals.
Our firm is recognised for delivering the best business formation services in Dubai, helping start ups and entrepreneurs minimise risks, stay compliant, and leverage legal strategies for growth. Our integrated approach allows clients to benefit from both local UAE laws and international legal frameworks, making us a trusted partner for startups with regional and global ambitions.
The choice depends on liability, taxation, and industry needs. Structures include LLCs, free zone companies, and DIFC entities, as outlined in the UAE Commercial Companies Law.
A company formation lawyer ensures compliance with UAE laws, drafts essential agreements, and reduces risks during incorporation and scaling.
Yes. Our team assists with VC and equity deals, ensuring compliance with SCA regulations while protecting founders’ rights.
IP rights are governed by Federal Law (Trademarks) and Federal Law (Copyrights), which our attorneys enforce through registration and litigation.
Yes. Compliance with the UAE Federal Data Protection Law and the DIFC Data Protection Law is mandatory for businesses that handle customer or employee data.
The timeline depends on the business structure and licensing authority. Mainland registrations through the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) typically take 1–2 weeks, while free zone companies in DIFC, ADGM, or DMCC may require slightly longer processing times, depending on the approvals.
Yes. We draft and negotiate shareholder agreements, partnership deeds, and joint venture contracts that define rights, obligations, and exit mechanisms, ensuring enforceability under UAE Civil Transactions Law and DIFC contractual frameworks.
Non-compliance may lead to fines, license suspension, or personal liability for directors and shareholders. Our startup lawyers help businesses maintain compliance with the UAE Commercial Companies Law, Labour Law, and Data Protection Law, thereby avoiding such risks.
