Davidson & Co offers white collar defense legal services dedicated to providing robust legal defense and strategic guidance to individuals, corporations, and entities facing complex investigations and prosecutions.
With a deep understanding of the intricacies of business and financial law, and a commitment to safeguarding our clients’ interests, our team of experienced white collar defense lawyers navigates allegations such as fraud, embezzlement, insider trading, corruption, money laundering, antitrust violations, tax evasion, and cross border financial crimes. We operate in accordance with the UAE Federal Decree Law (UAE Penal Code), the Federal Decree Law (AML/CFT Law), and international conventions, including the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention. Our practice also covers forensic accounting, whistleblower defense, and asset tracing to provide holistic protection.
We can help you deal with the following legal matters pertaining to white collar defense and investigations:
We provide defense for clients facing charges in cases of fraud, embezzlement, insider trading, and other financial crimes. Our strategy encompasses forensic analysis, evidence review, and court representation in accordance with the UAE Penal Code and Federal Evidence Law.
Our team represents clients in inquiries conducted by regulatory bodies, including the UAE financial authorities and foreign agencies. For clients facing cross-border actions, our SEC investigations lawyers are equipped to advise on proceedings under the US Securities Exchange Act of 1934 while ensuring compliance with UAE enforcement procedures.
Davidson & Co assists organisations in developing compliance frameworks to mitigate legal and regulatory risks. We tailor compliance programs in line with the Federal Law on Combating Bribery & Corruption and AML/CFT directives.
We conduct discreet and comprehensive investigations of legal services to uncover internal misconduct or regulatory breaches. Our approach is designed to identify risks early, ensure remedial action, and prevent escalation into litigation or regulatory penalties.
Our firm represents clients in disputes arising from white collar allegations, offering litigation before UAE courts and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) for sensitive, high-profile cases.
We provide proactive legal advice to help clients avoid potential exposure to economic crimes and maintain ethical business practices. This includes advisory on tax compliance, anti bribery frameworks, and international anti money laundering standards (FATF Guidelines).
Davidson & Co specialises in handling matters across multiple jurisdictions, offering SEC investigations, legal services and defense strategies for cases involving US, EU, and Middle Eastern regulators.
As a leading firm for white collar defense legal services, Davidson & Co’s practice is guided by the following legal frameworks:
One of the most credible names among top white collar defense law firms in Dubai, Davidson & Co combines technical expertise with global regulatory awareness. Whether you require a white collar defense lawyer for local prosecutions, or need SEC investigations lawyers for cross border inquiries, our firm delivers discreet, effective, and client focused solutions.
Our reputation is built on successfully defending high profile cases, building compliance systems, and providing proactive strategies to reduce regulatory exposure.
Fraud, embezzlement, insider trading, tax evasion, corruption, and money laundering are among the most common, prosecuted under the UAE Penal Code and AML CFT Law.
Yes. Our sec investigations lawyers represent clients in inquiries under the US Securities Exchange Act of 1934, coordinating defense with UAE regulations.
We design compliance frameworks tailored to business needs, ensuring alignment with the UAE Anti Bribery & Corruption Law and AML directives.
Penalties range from fines, imprisonment, and asset confiscation, to international enforcement under treaties like the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention.
Engaging a white collar defense lawyer ensures protection of rights, strong courtroom representation, and effective handling of investigations by UAE and international regulators.
Yes. We coordinate with international regulators to defend clients in multi-jurisdictional fraud, bribery, or AML investigations.
We discreetly investigate corporate misconduct, provide forensic analysis, and recommend remedial actions to prevent litigation or regulatory escalation.
Yes. We advise on proactive compliance, including anti bribery measures, FATF standards, and internal audit structures to reduce exposure.





