Legal services for businesses

Strategic legal counsel for every stage of your business in the UAE — from incorporation to international expansion.

Your legal partner in the UAE

Business-driven legal solutions

Whether you are launching a start-up, scaling an SME, or managing a multinational’s regional operations, our team provides end-to-end legal and regulatory support tailored to the UAE market. We combine deep local expertise with an international perspective to help you make confident, well-informed decisions at every stage.

Start-up business essentials

Everything you need to establish, structure, and protect your business from day one in the UAE.

Business set-up

Full-service incorporation across UAE mainland and free zones. We guide you through entity selection, licensing, visa processing, and bank account opening.

Corporate structuring

Design the right legal architecture for your group. From holding structures and shareholder agreements to redomiciliation and branch setups.

Accounting, auditing & tax

Stay compliant from the start. We coordinate accounting, audit, and corporate tax registration so your financial obligations are met.

Regulatory compliance

Navigate the evolving UAE regulatory landscape with confidence. We advise on industry-specific licensing, AML requirements, and data protection.

Business administration

Outsource the complexity. From PRO services and visa management to office setup and staffing support, we handle the administrative backbone.

Scaling-up business / SME

Legal support built for businesses that are growing, hiring, and competing — from contract negotiations to dispute resolution.

Commercial contracts

Secure your business relationships. We draft, review, and negotiate contracts including distribution, agency, services, IT, and logistics agreements.

Employment law

Hire, manage, and protect your workforce with confidence. From employment contracts and HR policies to termination and litigation.

Corporate governance

Build a governance framework that supports long-term growth. Board structuring, compliance policies, and shareholder management.

Business disputes

When conflicts arise, act decisively. We represent businesses in civil, commercial, and partnership disputes through litigation, arbitration, and mediation.

White-collar matters

Protect your business and reputation. We advise on fraud, AML investigations, breach of trust, data theft, and other corporate criminal matters.

Enterprises & multinationals

High-stakes legal advisory for complex transactions, cross-border restructuring, and institutional investment in the Gulf.
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Banking & financial advisory

Navigate loan documentation, financial securities, KYC compliance, and banking relationships in the UAE. We act as your legal intermediary.

Group restructuring

Reorganize your organisation(s) for efficiency, tax optimization, or market expansion. Cross-border restructuring across UAE jurisdictions.

M&A transactions

End-to-end legal support for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. From due diligence and SPA drafting to negotiation and closing.

Private equity

Legal advisory across the full PE lifecycle — deal structuring, co-investments, secondaries, fundraising documentation, and exit strategies.

Legal due diligence

Thorough legal and tax due diligence for partnerships, investments, and acquisitions. We identify risks and deliver clear reports for your decision-making.

WHAT SET US APART

Why ASTRUC & Co

A boutique approach to legal advisory, built for entrepreneurs and business leaders who value clarity, speed, and results.

1.

Senior-level counsel

Your matters are handled directly by experienced lawyers — never delegated to junior associates. You get the expertise you’re paying for, every time.

2.

Business-first approach

We don’t just cite the law — we translate it into actionable strategy. Our advice is built around your commercial objectives, timelines, and risk tolerance.

3.

Cross-border fluency

Operating between French, UAE, and international legal frameworks, we bring a multicultural perspective that few firms in the region can match.

More Than Legal Counsel

With You, all the way

We built ASTRUC & Co on a simple conviction: business leaders deserve a legal partner who is as invested in their success as they are. That means being present — not just when contracts need signing, but when the landscape shifts, when a dispute escalates, or when a decision needs to be made by morning. Our team handles your matters directly, with the seniority and depth the situation demands.

From Dubai to Paris, Riyadh to Luxembourg, we operate wherever your business takes you. We understand the friction points between jurisdictions and the cultural nuances that shape deals in this region. And we believe that an honest assessment today is worth more than a prolonged engagement tomorrow. Your success is how we measure ours.

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Merger and Acquisition
  • Set-up of the Workstreams related to the Transaction
  • Legal Due Diligence
  • Tax Due Diligence
  • Negotiating and Drafting the SPA
  • Assistance related to Conditions Precedents
  • Registration of the Transaction with the Authorities
Private Equity
  • Advisory on PE life cycle from Fund Formation, Capital Deployment, M&A, etc.
  • Advisory on Financing Rounds and Execution
  • Drafting of Prospectus, Investment Case, Risk Warnings and Investment Disclaimers, etc.
  • Drafting of Shareholders Agreements
  • Advisory on Board of Directors Structuring and Execution
  • Drafting of Policies, Charts and other JVAs
  • Litigation/Arbitration
Banking &Finance
  • Banking loan documentation negotiation and review including requested securities
  • Account opening requirements and forms
  • Compliance controls upon onboarding as a bank customer and regular updates to allow flawless funds repatriation
  • Escalation if needed with banking authorities and preparing file for litigation
  • Arabic speaker for immediate translation or intermediation with third parties including local authorities.
Commercial
  • Commercial Agency – Contract Drafting and Litigation
  • Rent-Sales Contract – Contract Drafting, Contract Management and Litigation
  • Logistic Services Contract
  • IT Services Contract
  • Intermediary Contract
  • Other Services Contract
Construction
  • FIDIC Short Form of Contract
  • FIDIC Larger or more complex projects (the Construction Contract)
  • FIDIC Contractor doing the Design (Plant and Design-Build Contract)
  • FIDIC EPC/Turnkey Contract
  • Review of Ad Hoc Contracts
  • Assistance for Management of the Contract
  • Litigation/Arbitration
Employment Relationship
  • Assistance during Recruitment Phase with Executive Search Agents or Recruitment Agency
  • Drafting Offer Letter and Employment Contract
  • Drafting Disciplinary Policy and Documentation
  • Registration of Company with Labour Authorities
  • Registration of Employee with Labour Authorities
  • Assistance During Disciplinary Proceedings
  • Termination Strategy and Execution
  • Litigation Services
HR Strategy – Advisory Services
  • Labour Market Analysis
  • Labour Legislation Memo and Manual
  • Analysis of Remuneration Trends, Structures and Composition
  • Labour Taxation
  • Industry Practice reg. bonus, schedule, overtime, leave, length of service, etc.
Business Set-Up and Maintenance
  • Comparative Study on Options Available
  • Legal Memorandum on Corporate and Tax Laws
  • Set-Up Services (Company, Immigration, Labour, Banking, Tax)
  • Nominee Services (Regulated Activity)
  • Shareholders Agreements
  • Board of Directors Structuring
  • Dissolution, Liquidation, Bankruptcy Proceedings
  • Litigation/Arbitration (Manager or Shareholders Dispute)
  • Redomiciliation
Joint Venture and Investors Relationship
  • Set-up of Joint Venture Company
  • Drafting Joint Venture Agreement
  • Drafting of Prospectus, Investment Case, Risk Warnings and Investment Disclaimers, etc.
  • Drafting of Shareholders Agreements
  • Advisory on Financing Rounds and Execution
  • Advisory on Board of Directors Structuring and Execution
  • Drafting of Policies, Charts and other JVAs
  • Litigation/Arbitration
Expatriation Services
  • Employment Package and Contract Review
  • Wealth Management Advisory
  • Tenancy Opportunities and Contract Advisory
  • Medical Insurance Advisory
  • Banking Advisory
  • School Advisory
  • Logistic Advisory
  • FX Exchange Advisory
Relocation
  • Resignation Strategy
  • Tax Situation Review
  • Logistic Advisory
  • FX Exchange Advisory
  • Administration of the Departure and Legal Representation
Advisory
  • Advisory Services on the Developer (reliability check)
  • Review of Contract with Developer
  • Conveyance of Property and Supervision of the Sales Process
  • Legal Representation for the Purchase/Sales
  • Assistance with Engineers and Contractors
  • Assistance with tenants or holidays home management firm
Litigation
  • Cancellation of Contract
  • Cancellation of Project
  • Disputes regarding Lands
  • Disputes regarding Permits and Licenses
  • Dispute with Engineer or Contractor
Civil Status
  • Amendment of Civil Status (divorced/married) in Home Country
  • Change of Name
  • Transcription of Marriage or Divorce
  • Legalisation Services with Consulate and Embassies
Nationality and Immigration
  • Application for Nationality due to family reasons
  • Coordination Services for Obtaining Nationality based on Investment (more than 40 countries)
  • Immigration Services to Schengen Country (Tourist, Business, Long Term, Residence, Nationality)
  • Immigration Services to the USA, UK, Canada, Australia (Tourist, Business, Long Term, Residence, Nationality)
  • Immigration Services to GCC countries (Tourist, Business, Long Term, Residence, Golden Visa, Nationality)
Succession Planning
  • Overall Estate Planning with Financial and Legal Experts
  • Set-up of Shariah Compliant Foundation or Holding Structure
  • Set-up of Trust (DIFC, UAE, ADGM, Foreign based)
  • Set-up of Holding Structure
  • Set-up of Last Wills in the UAE, Qatar, KSA and various territories, as needed
  • Family Counseling - Mediation of dispute between family members
Inheritance Proceedings
  • In any country where there are assets
  • Court proceedings based on Shariah Law
  • Court proceedings based on Deceased Law
  • Court Proceedings based on Last Will
Crime against the Person and Narcotics
  • Assault, Sexual Abuse, Murder
  • Kidnapping
  • Household Theft
  • Threat, Insult, Defamation, Harassment
  • Social Media Crimes
  • IT Crimes
  • Stealing or Misappropriation of Personal Data
  • Narcotics
Business Crimes
  • AML issues
  • Cryptocurrency and other Investment related Scams
  • Breach of Trust
  • Deception and Fraud
  • Theft of business secrets
  • Insolvency related Crimes
  • Accounting Crimes
  • Interpol
Marriages
  • Marriage between French nationals
  • Marriage involving a French national and a non-French national
  • Marriage involving two persons of the same nationality
  • Marriage involving two persons of different nationality
  • Marriage involving a Muslim
  • Brief on matrimonial regimes and applicable laws
Divorces
  • Divorce between French nationals
  • Divorce involving a French national and a non-French national
  • Divorce involving two persons of the same nationality
  • Divorce involving two persons of different nationality
  • Divorce involving a Muslim
  • Brief on matrimonial regimes and applicable laws