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Our Services

Corporate Law

Comprehensive corporate legal services for companies established or operating within the DIFC and wider UAE. We advise on company formation, shareholder agreements, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance.

  • DIFC entity formation and licensing
  • Shareholder and joint venture agreements
  • Corporate governance frameworks
  • Board advisory and secretary services
  • Regulatory compliance and DFSA matters
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International Arbitration

We represent clients in commercial arbitration proceedings under DIAC, LCIA, ICC, and UNCITRAL rules. Our arbitration team has handled disputes ranging from USD 5M to over USD 400M across multiple jurisdictions.

  • DIAC, LCIA, ICC, and UNCITRAL proceedings
  • Emergency arbitrator applications
  • Award enforcement and challenge
  • Arbitration clause drafting and strategy
  • Expert witness coordination
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Mergers & Acquisitions

We act for buyers, sellers, and financial advisors on complex M&A transactions in the MENA region. Our team manages the full deal lifecycle with commercial pragmatism and rigorous legal discipline.

  • Buy-side and sell-side advisory
  • Due diligence and risk assessment
  • SPA and transaction document drafting
  • Regulatory approvals and filings
  • Post-merger integration support
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Banking & Finance

Advising lenders, borrowers, and financial institutions on a broad spectrum of financing transactions including syndicated loans, project finance, Islamic finance structures, and trade finance.

  • Syndicated and bilateral lending
  • Islamic finance and sukuk structuring
  • Project and infrastructure finance
  • Security documentation and perfection
  • Restructuring and workouts
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Real Estate & Construction

End-to-end legal support for commercial real estate transactions, development projects, and construction disputes across the UAE. We act for developers, investors, lenders, and contractors.

  • Sale and purchase of commercial assets
  • Development and construction agreements
  • Strata title and RERA compliance
  • Construction dispute resolution
  • Real estate fund structuring
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Dispute Resolution

Beyond arbitration, we represent clients before the DIFC Courts and UAE onshore courts. Our litigation team handles commercial disputes, injunctive relief, and enforcement of foreign judgments.

  • DIFC Courts litigation
  • Injunctions and urgent relief
  • Enforcement of foreign judgments and awards
  • Commercial fraud and asset recovery
  • Mediation and ADR

How It Works

1

Initial Consultation

Contact us to arrange a confidential consultation with one of our partners. We will discuss your matter, assess the legal landscape, and provide an honest assessment of your position and options — without obligation.

2

Engagement & Scope

We provide a clear, written engagement letter setting out the scope of our mandate, the team assigned to your matter, and our fee arrangements. Transparency at the outset is fundamental to our client relationships.

3

Strategic Planning

Our team develops a tailored legal strategy aligned with your commercial objectives. For complex matters, we convene a strategy session with the relevant specialists across our practice groups.

4

Execution

We execute the agreed strategy with precision, keeping you informed at every meaningful juncture. You will always have direct access to your lead partner — not just updates from an associate.

5

Resolution & Follow-Through

Whether the matter concludes at signing, award, or judgment, we ensure all post-completion steps are handled thoroughly. We remain available to advise on any issues that arise from the concluded matter.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Meridian Chambers located, and are you licensed to practise in the DIFC?
Meridian Chambers is based in Gate Village, Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). We are fully licensed by the DIFC Authority and our attorneys are admitted to practise before the DIFC Courts. We also advise on matters governed by UAE onshore law in collaboration with our registered onshore partners.
What types of clients do you work with?
Our clients include multinational corporations, private equity funds, sovereign wealth vehicles, family offices, financial institutions, and high-growth technology businesses. We also advise individual executives and entrepreneurs on corporate and transactional matters. We work with clients based in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, the UK, Europe, and Asia.
Do you handle arbitrations under all major institutional rules?
Yes. Our arbitration team has extensive experience under DIAC, LCIA, ICC, UNCITRAL, and ADCCAC rules. We act as counsel for claimants and respondents, and several of our attorneys also sit as arbitrators. We advise on seat selection, institutional choice, and arbitration clause drafting as part of our transactional work.
How do you structure your fees?
We offer a range of fee arrangements tailored to the nature of the matter. These include hourly rates, fixed fees for defined-scope work, and blended arrangements. For certain dispute resolution matters, we are open to discussing alternative fee structures. All fee arrangements are set out transparently in our engagement letter before work commences.
Can you advise on matters outside the UAE?
Our core practice is anchored in the DIFC and UAE, but we regularly advise on cross-border transactions and disputes involving multiple jurisdictions. Where matters require local counsel in other countries, we have a trusted network of international law firm relationships through which we can coordinate seamlessly.
How quickly can you respond to urgent matters?
One of the genuine advantages of our boutique structure is responsiveness. For urgent matters — including emergency arbitrator applications, injunctions, and time-sensitive transactions — we are able to mobilise our team within hours. Contact us directly on our partner line for urgent instructions.