Buying a Company
Business-focused legal support for buying a company in the UAE, helping companies move faster, reduce risk and make confident decisions.
Buying a Company
Before you acquire, you need to know exactly what legal risks sit inside the target. We conduct thorough legal due diligence – reviewing contracts, corporate records, compliance, employment, and litigation exposure – and deliver a clear, prioritised risk report.
In-depth description
Acquiring a company in the UAE – or using the UAE as an acquisition platform for regional assets – requires a rigorous and well-organized due diligence process. Decisions made at this stage directly affect deal pricing, transaction structure, and the allocation of risk between buyer and seller.
Legal Due Diligence
Legal Due Diligence service in M&A ensures a thorough review of legal risks and opportunities during transactions. We analyze contracts, compliance, liabilities, and regulatory matters to provide clients with a clear understanding of potential issues. This process helps mitigate risks and supports informed decision-making for successful M&A deals.
Scope of work
- Conduct a thorough legal due diligence exercise on a target company.
- Our scope includes a detailed review of its corporate records, material contracts, employment issues, intellectual property, ongoing litigation, and regulatory compliance.
- We identify and assess all potential legal risks and “red flags” associated with the transaction.
Deliverables
- A comprehensive Legal Due Diligence Report with a clear executive summary, detailed findings, and risk assessment.
Pricing
- AED 20,000 to AED 100,000 (Fixed Fee. The fees depends on the target’s size and the complexity of the business, as well as our scope of work)
Legal Due Diligence Support
Provide an expert assistance in legal due diligence for private equity transactions, ensuring thorough examination of target companies. Our team reviews contracts, liabilities, intellectual property, compliance, and corporate governance to identify risks and opportunities, enabling informed decision-making and safeguarding clients’ investments throughout the acquisition process.
Scope of work
- Conduct a thorough legal due diligence exercise on a target company.
- Our scope includes a detailed review of its corporate records, material contracts, employment issues, intellectual property, ongoing litigation, and regulatory compliance.
- We identify and assess all potential legal risks and “red flags” associated with the transaction.
Deliverables
- A comprehensive Legal Due Diligence Report with a clear executive summary, detailed findings, and risk assessment.
Pricing
- AED 20,000 to AED 100,000 (Fixed Fee. The fees depends on the target’s size and the complexity of the business, as well as our scope of work)
Do you know exactly what you are buying?
Are you acquiring a UAE company or a stake in one?
Have you reviewed the target company's contracts and licences?
Do employee rights and liabilities transfer to you on close?
Are you relying solely on representations from the seller?
Frequently asked questions
In a share sale, all pending litigation transfers to the buyer. This is one of the most significant acquisition risks. Pre-closing DD must identify and quantify all claims. Price adjustments, specific indemnities, escrow arrangements or warranty insurance are typical tools to manage litigation risk in a transaction.
Key contacts:
Romain Astruc
Managing Partner – Generalist, Advisory & Litigation
Anthony Raftopol
Partner – Corporate, Investment Funds & M&A
Gabriel Elmarzouki
Associate – Corporate, Commercial & Litigation
Other services you might need
Buying a company is one of the highest-stakes legal decisions a business makes. These services protect your investment before and after the deal.
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WHAT SET US APART
Why ASTRUC & Co
Acquisitions carry risks that do not appear until too late to renegotiate. We identify and address them before you commit.
1.
Deal-led approach
We manage acquisitions as strategic advisors – not just document processors. Every DD finding is translated into a commercial position: price adjustment, indemnity
2.
Senior counsel only
Acquisition mandates are led by senior lawyers who have closed real transactions. Due diligence, negotiation and documentation are handled directly – so nothing significant
3.
Cross-border fluency
Acquiring a UAE business as a European buyer requires expertise on both sides. We manage the full process – UAE law, French or European parent considerations and cross-border
More than legal counsel
With you, all the way
Life in the UAE brings extraordinary opportunities — and equally complex legal realities. Whether you’re relocating your family, navigating a divorce across jurisdictions, or structuring an inheritance that spans continents, you deserve a legal partner who understands both the technicalities and the human side of what you’re going through. At ASTRUC & Co, we treat every client’s situation as if it were our own.
From our offices in Dubai to our network spanning Riyadh, Paris, and Luxembourg, we bring senior-level attention to every matter — personal or financial. We believe the best legal advice is honest, clear, and delivered by someone who genuinely cares about the outcome. That’s why our clients stay with us, and why they come back when life presents its next chapter.
Ready to move forward?
Book a consultation with our team to discuss your situation and explore the right legal and strategic approach for your business.
