OUR Practices

The UAE is one of the fastest-growing countries in terms of online and offline consumption. It also serves as a strategic hub for many of today’s leading retailers and manufacturers.

We have a distinct expertise in franchise-related disputes, and we advise on complex consumer goods matters, as consumers’ rights are fast developing, and so are the tax and governance requirements.

We support both emerging startups and established companies that are leading and innovating in the fields of AI, e-commerce, and cryptocurrency.

Our specialist TMT counsels provide clarity, commercial insight, and legal expertise to help our clients navigate through complexities and strive.

Our counsels take a cross-practice and integrated approach to working with our clients towards a solution that makes the most commercial and practical sense.

The media and entertainment industries are entering into a post-COVID-19 recovery phase. Having home-grown, regional, and international players in one market, competition is fierce, and legal risk management is a necessity more than ever.

Our counsels adopt a cross-practice and integrated approach, working closely with our clients to deliver solutions that are both commercially sound and practically effective.

Our corporate services team works closely with other specialist practice areas, including corporate structuring, to deliver a full-service solution for the establishment and ongoing administration of entities (companies and foundations) both onshore and within free zones, in an environment where compliance becomes more important every day.

Our broad coverage across Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE enables us to ensure our clients are compliant with local regulatory requirement on the correct administration of their corporate records to ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements.

CVML broad coverage of the Middle East makes us well-placed to advise clients on properly administering their corporate records to ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements. Our Corporate Services team is uniquely comprised of qualified lawyers who, under the Corporate Services arm, provide their services at competitive rates. They work closely with CVML’s sector specialists to deliver a seamless,full service offering tailored for every client’s needs.

Our specialist franchise lawyers have extensive experience to ensure our clients receive the best advice, options, and solutions.

We advise on all aspects of franchising, from the initial franchise agreement and terms to dealing with distribution arrangements and retailers in the busiest malls in the Middle East. We have a distinct expertise in franchise-related disputes.

Whether an individual, SME, or the lead counsel of a global entity, when it comes to commercial legal requirements, a client requires clear, practical, and, timely legal advice delivered professionally and aligned with their commercial strategy and business objectives.

We offer a full range of commercial legal solutions, from contract drafting and reviewing to data protection. Our lawyers have an excellent track record of delivering practical, tailor-made solutions to any legal challenge.

Our aim is to ensure that your ultimate objectives and the desired commercial outcome are fully achieved.

Fully awarein both local laws and international practices, we provide our clients with legal support on a wide range of employment matters.

Our services include providing legal advice on employment contracts and policies; regulatory requirements, termination and redundancy; maternity leave; wages; claims, complaints, and legal proceedings.

Alternatively, it may be about an acquisition or disposal, due diligence, or planning and executing an integration plan.

M&As can drive growth and create significant value, but balancing risk management with closing a transaction is key.

The combined local and international experience of our counsels enable them to flag potential issues and recommend legal and pragmatic solutions.

We have been involved in numerous major and complex transactions at both local and cross-borders levels and have consistently supported our clients through every stage of the M&A process.

We provide legal support on the formation, operation, maintenance, and governance of your corporate structure.

We are used to acting for large organizations, as well as midsized and emerging businesses, whether publicly listed or privately held.

Our team brings significant experience in corporate and associated commercial work, including private equity, venture capital, public offerings, takeovers, mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity capital market offerings, restructurings, and distressed debt purchases.

At CVML, we recognize that private equity transactions demand a deep understanding of their many intricacies and complexities .In addition to investment screening, due diligence, asset development, exit planning, and portfolio management, our experienced team of professionals offers expertise in all business-related operations. We serve both regionally and globally private equity and institutional investor clients, covering the full range of market sectors and fund structures, including debt, equity, incorporation of investment SPVs, portfolio exits, and liquidation of portfolios.

Placing our clients’ interests at the heart of everything we do, we strive to maintain a market-leading relationship management and deliver services tailored specifically to each client’s needs.

Global risks are interconnecting progressively. We keep our focus on new and emerging cross-line products and issues, as much as we try to develop orthodox lines. We bring together our global footprint and local expertise to ensure that we can quickly respond to client issues wherever they arise, and support our clients on the most complex multi-jurisdictional matters.

We provide a complete range of advisory services including covering product development, policy drafting, claims handling and recoveries. Our dedicated corporate, commercial and regulatory teams advise our clients at all levels, and work closely with our employment, real estate and tax colleagues, offering our clients a comprehensive assortment of legal services supported by genuine sector proficiency.

At CVML, we serve as our clients’ trusted legal advisors, and we act on that basis. We consider ourselves as in-house counsels for each of our clients and provide strategic, creative and personalized solutions. Our services range from setting up business and family structures to avoiding disputes through mediation and out-of-court settlements.

We understand that decisions made today will impact well into the future and know that solid estate and succession planning will ensure that generations to come will reap the rewards. Wills and probate represent an essential part of our Private Client Services practice, for both Muslims and non-Muslims. We ensure that our clients and their families recognize and are able to steer through often difficult paths, and remain sensitive and supportive in our approach, mainly in moments of trouble.

With the support of our global network of associations, we are able to work closely with, our clients and create significant opportunities for them to liaise with others to successfully grow their international business affairs, including the selection of international law firms, financial institutions, real estate consultants, tax advisors, accountants, and other consultants.

As long-time advisors to many well-established PE firms and asset management firms, we work with private capital managers across the full spectrum of the industry.

CVML supports clients in forming and structuring a various range of private investment vehicles, leveraging competences across practices such as tax and regulatory aspects, day-to-day compliance and corporate issues of such funds.

We provide our funds clients with unique insights into the evolving regulatory and market environments in which they operate and bring an exceptional track record and creativity to all our engagements, whether advising a seasoned manager, a first-time sponsor, or a large-scale institutional investor in the private capital space.

At CVML, we excel in providing cutting-edge Blockchain and Digital Assets legal advisory services, positioning ourselves at the forefront of legal expertise in this rapidly evolving sector.. With a team of seasoned attorneys well-versed in blockchain law, smart contracts, and digital assets regulations, CVML ensures clients navigate the complexities of this transformative industry seamlessly. From ICO compliance to regulatory counsel, CVML leverages its deep understanding of emerging technologies to offer strategic guidance, risk management, and innovative solutions. Clients benefit from a holistic approach, blending legal acumen with a keen awareness of the dynamic nature of blockchain and digital assets.

With a strong group of Partners at its core, our Litigation and Arbitration team offers local expertise and global reach, ensuring we are ideally positioned to handle the most complex disputes across any forum or jurisdiction.

Our multi-lingual team covers the full spectrum of contentious matters, including international arbitration and litigation, construction disputes, and regulatory or compliance-related actions.

Our regional reach and resources enable us to deliver tailored legal advice across all GCC countries, ensuring the right lawyers are available to meet each client’s specific needs.

From mergers and acquisitions to market dominance concerns, CVML offers strategic counsel tailored to each client’s specific needs. Our proactive approach focuses on risk mitigation and regulatory compliance, empowering businesses to thrive in competitive markets. With a commitment to excellence, CVML stands as a trusted partner to comprehensive Anti-Trust legal guidance.