Merger And Acquisitions –
We focus on domestic and global transactions aimed at consolidating business of two or more companies or conglomerates, such as mergers purchase of assets, tender offers, hostile take overs. We as a Law firm involves in Due Diligence, the related contracts, the closing of the deal and the documentation.
Our experts render legal services for buyers, sellers, public and private operating companies, private equity firms and other financial sponsors, boards of directors, special committees, and management buyout groups in local and international transactions. Our M&A attorneys deliver solutions throughout the transaction life cycle from the initiation to closing of the deal.
Company Restructuring –
We provide consultation and advisory services in the company restructuring, liquidation and bankruptcy processes with all the due diligence and needful compliances. Our corporate lawyers render customized solution for clients by providing services in Negotiation, Contract drafting, and other legal documentation.
Maritime, Transport and Insurance Law
Our lawyers are expert in drafting, consultation and advisory services for all stakeholders in the marine sector including ship-owners, carriers, NVOCCs, freight forwarders, shipping companies, logistics operators, and port operators. We provide expert legal advice on vessel financing and registration, international trade of commodities, and maritime litigation. Our lawyers also assist in Insurance documentation process.
Oil and Gas-
Our lawyers are well equipped with the consultation and advisory services in the field of contracts related to transporting, and marketing of produced oil and gas. We render legal solutions on various oil and gas related contracts, joint venture agreements, regulatory compliance issues and energy projects. We offer services in negotiation, arbitration, litigation solutions, drafting energy related agreements and performing due diligence for acquisitions of oil and gas companies.
Banking Finance and Taxation –
We have expertise in advisory services for banking products and various types of financing. Our services include in the matters of:
corporate finance ,project finance, restructuring finance, Insolvency matters , Islamic finance compliance with central banks, due diligence for the investments in stocks, banking for real estate investments, regulatory and AML compliance, syndicated and bilateral lending transactions, private equity financing and other commercial transactions, trade and export finance, merchant banking transactions , structuring Sharia-compliant products.
Criminal Law-
Our lawyers and legal consultant have decades of knowledge and experience in criminal cases. We are committed to deliver superior performance in providing best defense practices available to those in conflict. UAE criminal law includes several provisions derived from Islamic Sharia law, which require specific knowledge and understanding for proper defense in Criminal Law Matters. Our experienced criminal lawyers are well- equipped with the legal and practical knowledge to assist with all types of local and regional criminal matters.
We believe everyone has the right to legal advice and that it is our professional duty to defend our clients to the best of our abilities. Whether we are acting on behalf of the victim or the accused, our criminal litigation lawyers handle enquiries from individuals seeking a criminal defense to ensure their rights are protected by the UAE Constitution and Criminal Procedure Law. Our Criminal Defense Services Include:
1.Violent Crimes
2.Drug-Related Crimes
3.Alcohol-Related Crimes
4.Theft Crimes
5.Financial Crimes
6.Appeals and more
We represent clients in all stages of their criminal proceedings, including Courts of First Instance, Courts of Appeals, and the UAE Federal Supreme Court. Our criminal lawyers work hand-in-hand with other sectors’ specialists to ensure a full-service offering for every client.
Construction-
Our lawyers are committed in the field of construction and Engineering. We have dealt with providing consultations for major groups which are in Retail, hotel and residential projects. We assist our clients throughout the project life cycle of complex infrastructure and construction projects. This includes all stages of development and delivery and extends to financing and disputes under all forms of construction contracts.
Our thorough understanding of various standard forms of construction, development and engineering contracts, including FIDIC, allows us to help clients manage their risk on par with their risk appetites.
Our disputes expertise extends from mediation, arbitration and litigation to negotiating and structuring major settlement agreements which often deal with interconnected and complex commercial and regulatory issues related to the public sector
Real Estate Law- Our team of lawyers are well qualified and able to render bespoke expertise legal solutions in Real Estate matters. The Attorneys are well versed in providing legal services in the matters of :
1.Sale/Purchase of Realties, contract negotiation, validation and completion.
2.Due Diligence , Drafting , review and documentation
3.Tenant and landlord disputes
4.Contractor, developer and investor disputes
Lease
5.Home /Project Loans
6.Insurance
Corporate and Commercial Advisory –
Our lawyers and legal consultant, have worked and have experience is Government contracts, environmental law, real estate and employment-The services include- Joint ventures, Mergers and inquisitions, Stock and asset purchases and sales, Management buy-outs and disposals, Corporate recapitalization, reorganizations and restructuring Strategic alliances. The corporate practice also consists of providing legal consultation in the matter of
Corporate restructuring Shareholders and company agreement Diversification of the company, etc.
Arbitration and Litigation -Our team of legal professional provide multi-jurisdictional litigation, as well as other alternative dispute resolution including investigation and evidence collection. It includes litigation before UAE Local courts, where we have full rights for representation, pleading and presentation of the case. We represent before Arbitration proceedings including DIAC, SIAC, ADGM Courts.
Trademark and Intellectual Property –
We advise clients on the legal, regulatory, and commercial aspects of Intellectual property. We effectively help our clients to achieve their commercial aims, advising on intellectual property and brand preservation, protective measures and providing suggestions for practical solutions.
Our lawyers comprehensively advise clients on the application of IP rights to the development, use, distribution, licensing and commercialization of products and services. We advise on, drafting and negotiating all intellectual property agreements, licenses and deeds for clients.
Our lawyers ensure that all agreements, licenses and deeds clearly describe the intellectual property rights and all licensee fees or royalties payable, comply with all applicable laws and minimize clients’ legal and commercial risks and costs.
Wills and Probate-
We help in drafting Muslims and Non-Muslims wills and probate, and assist for succession certificate. Also advice in estate planning and the investment planning through Wills.
We render services in prepare and document wills, trusts and guardianship agreements that can be effectively enforced legally avoiding complex court procedures.
We provide services for Non-Muslims in the matters of trusts, guardianship agreements, and other family contracts that requires compliance of UAE law for effective execution. We also assist clients in creating and registering wills and guardianship agreements under the DIFC Wills Services or Notarization of Wills under regular court system.
FAMILY LAW-
Our team of lawyers, are experienced in family matters to reach an amicable decision that works out best for the family. We have good lawyers for the family legal services who provide adequate help and support to the prospective clients. We provide our legal expertise in family law related cases to people of all religions. We handle all types of legal cases and matters related to divorce, financial allocation, child custody, property disputes, marriage, and separation.
We have extensive experience handling all types of family litigation cases for UAE expats. Our aim is always to reach the best resolutions for all parties involved thus everyone ends up with the best possible outcomes.
Our team will work with couples to adopt a proactive method to resolve disputes so that the entire family eventually benefits from the case.
Our family legal services and consultation includes:
1.Guardianship
2.Custody Disputes
3.Financial Restitution and Support
4.Divorce and Separation Cases
5.Prenuptial Agreements
6.Civil law- Our team of lawyers, are dedicated professionals who are expert and specializes into different areas of the civil law not limited to 7.Civil litigation, arbitration, commercial disputes, breach of contracts, corporate matters, compensation and civil claims, debt collection and more.
We have the right to represent before all courts of UAE and also ADGM Court, Abu Dhabi. The Civil law regulates the daily life of individuals, establishments, and companies. Our team of lawyers are specialized in all aspects of civil and commercial law. Our diverse team bring rich expertise in varied areas, including but not limited to civil litigation, arbitration, commercial disputes, breach of contracts, corporate matters, employment disputes, compensation claims, maritime, real estate, debt collection and intellectual property matters and more. Our team has the finest civil lawyers in Dubai, who have the right of representation before all Courts in the UAE. In Dubai the court system consists of the ‘Court of First Instance’, ‘Court of Appeal’ and the ‘Court of Cassation’. Of this, the ‘Court of First Instance’ constitutes the first degree of litigation in the UAE and has the jurisdiction to hear all civil, commercial, administrative, labour and personal status lawsuits. The court further has a minor and major circuit depending on the value of your claim the type of the case, and the number of judges.
Arbitration and Litigation –
The arbitration clauses or agreements are prevalent in most business transactions globally wherein the cause and effect of a litigation is unfamiliar to many of the subjects in such transactions.
Our team of legal professional provide alternative dispute resolution services ranging from negotiation to Arbitration. We help our clients in every step of the Arbitration Process, from the onset of a dispute until its resolution. Our services include due diligence , drafting arbitration agreements, representing the clients before the Arbitration Centers such as DIAC, SICAC, ADGM Courts. Upon receiving an arbitration award, our litigation team provide assistance with ratification, recognition and enforcement of international and domestic awards.
Capital Markets and Equity
Our experienced equity capital markets lawyers provide clear, commercially balanced advice across the entire spectrum of equity financing structures..
Combining technical excellence and commercial acumen, our global, cross border team regularly advises on complex equity market transactions.
We have long-standing experience in handling the full range of equity financing structures, equity line financings, takeovers, reverse takeovers, private placements, acquisitions, demergers, spin offs, convertible issues, as well as associated continuing obligations and corporate governance matters. Many of our transactions are within our core sectors of Energy and Transport where our deep sector knowledge adds further value to our clients.
Our Financial Advisory Services and Consultation-
Financial Analysis and Auditing- We provide assurance that your management presents a “true and fair” view of your company’s financial performance and position to establish and foster trust with ownership and other key stakeholders. The qualified auditors at SC&H can audit or review your financial statements and corresponding disclosures, providing an independent conclusion they are not materially misstated and assurance they meet financial reporting requirements to help your organization:
1.Improve communication
2.Enhance internal control and operations
3.Reduce cost of capital
4.Elevate compliance and reporting
5.Appeal to third parties.
6.Mega Project Design, Study and Implementation
We provide consultation in Assessment and capability building , Risk Management, Leadership and operating model, contracting and procurement , design and affordability and Management outsourcing.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Strategic. Relentless. Results-Driven.
Our Litigation Team in the UAE delivers strong, strategic representation across all levels of the UAE courts. With deep knowledge of federal laws, local court procedures, and regulatory frameworks, we provide effective advocacy tailored to each client’s objectives.
We represent individuals, corporations, government entities, and international businesses in complex and high-value disputes, combining courtroom strength with commercial insight.
Our Litigation Services
Civil & Commercial Litigation
We handle a broad spectrum of disputes including:
1.Contractual disputes
2.Breach of agreements
3.Debt recovery and financial claims
4.Shareholder and partnership disputes
5.Real estate and property litigation
Corporate & Business Disputes
Our team advises and represents companies in:
1.Commercial agency disputes
2.Construction and infrastructure claims
3.Banking and finance litigation
4.Insolvency and restructuring matters
Employment & Labour Disputes
We represent both employers and employees in:
1.Employment contract disputes
2.End-of-service benefit claims
3.Unlawful termination cases
4.Non-compete and confidentiality matters
Criminal Defense & Regulatory Matters
Our litigators defend clients in:
1.White-collar crime cases
2.Financial crimes
3.Regulatory investigations
4.Cybercrime and fraud cases
Court Representation Across the UAE
We represent clients before:
1.Court of First Instance
2.Court of Appeal
3.Court of Cassation
4.DIFC Courts
5.ADGM Courts
Our team ensures meticulous preparation of pleadings, strategic case positioning, expert coordination, and strong courtroom advocacy.
Our Approach
Strategic Case Assessment
We conduct thorough case analysis to identify risks, strengths, and tactical opportunities.
Proactive Dispute Management
Where appropriate, we explore negotiation and settlement to achieve efficient resolutions.
Aggressive Court Advocacy
When litigation is necessary, we pursue our clients’ rights decisively and professionally.
Transparent Communication
Clients receive clear updates, realistic advice, and practical solutions throughout the dispute process.
Why Choose Our Litigation Team?
Experienced UAE court advocates
Bilingual representation (Arabic & English)
Strong record in complex, high-value disputes
Commercially focused legal strategies
Confidential and client-centered service
Courts Services, Legal Consultancy , Management Consultancy,
Real Estate Consultancy, Services receipt of legal
Correspondence