Mergers and Acquisitions

Our dedicated corporate team provides comprehensive legal support to a wide range of businesses, financial institutions, and entrepreneurs in their growth and investment endeavours.

We excel in handling all facets of complex domestic and international corporate transactions. Our success is built upon a deep understanding of industry dynamics and the daily challenges faced by our clients.

1. Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A):

Advising clients on potential mergers and acquisitions.
Conducting due diligence investigations.
Negotiating and drafting transactional documents.
Assisting with regulatory compliance and approvals.
Handling post-merger integration.

2. Corporate Governance:

Advising on corporate governance best practices.
Assisting with board and shareholder meetings.
Addressing corporate compliance issues.

3. Commercial Contracts:

Drafting and negotiating various commercial agreements, including contracts for sales, services, licensing, and distribution.
Ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

4. Joint Ventures and Strategic Alliances:

Structuring joint ventures and partnerships.
Drafting joint venture agreements.
Advising on the negotiation and execution of strategic alliances.

5. Intellectual Property:

Assisting clients in protecting and licensing intellectual property.
Handling IP disputes and infringement issues.

6. Corporate Restructuring:

Assisting with corporate reorganizations and restructurings.
Advising on bankruptcy and insolvency matters.

7. Emerging Technologies and Startups:

Providing legal guidance to technology startups.

8. General Corporate Counselling:

Offering day-to-day legal advice on various corporate matters.
Addressing legal issues as they arise in the course of business operations.

9. Dispute Resolution:

Representing clients in corporate disputes and litigation.
Handling alternative dispute resolution methods, such as arbitration and mediation.

10. International Transactions:

Assisting clients with cross-border transactions and international expansion.
Navigating legal complexities related to global business operations.

At Albasti Advocates, we are committed to ensuring the success of our clients in their corporate endeavours. Our expertise and experience make us the trusted partner you need for navigating the complexities of the business world.

Mergers and Acquisitions Lawyer in Dubai, UAE

A mergers and acquisitions lawyer guides businesses through buying, selling, or merging companies, handling the legal side of the deal from the first offer to final completion. In the UAE, a mergers and acquisitions lawyer runs the due diligence that checks what you are really buying, structures the transaction, drafts the sale and purchase agreement with our corporate team, and manages the approvals and filings that close the deal safely. Whether you are acquiring a competitor, selling your business, or merging two companies, the lawyer protects your interests and reduces the risks that come with any large transaction. At Salha Al Basti Advocates, our mergers and acquisitions lawyers in Dubai bring 35+ years of combined legal experience and advise buyers and sellers in both English and Arabic across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and the UAE. Because an M&A deal involves large sums and hidden risks, having an experienced mergers and acquisitions lawyer manage it is how you complete the transaction with confidence rather than costly surprises.

How an M&A Deal Works Step by Step

A merger or acquisition follows a clear sequence, and knowing the stages shows where a lawyer protects you. The table sets out the typical path of a deal.

Stage	What happens
Term sheet	The parties agree the outline terms and price
Due diligence	The buyer checks the target’s legal and financial health
Structuring	The deal is shaped as a share or asset purchase
Agreement	The sale and purchase agreement is drafted and negotiated
Completion	Approvals are secured and ownership transfers

Because each stage carries its own risks and paperwork, having a lawyer manage the sequence keeps the deal on track from offer to completion.

Due Diligence: The Heart of Any Deal

Due diligence is the investigation that tells a buyer what they are really getting, and it is where a deal is won or lost. A due diligence lawyer Dubai deals rely on reviews the target company’s contracts, debts, licences, employees, disputes, and assets to find hidden problems before the deal closes. Discovering a lawsuit, an unpaid tax bill, or a broken contract at this stage lets you renegotiate the price, demand protections, or walk away. Skipping or rushing due diligence is how buyers inherit liabilities they never expected. A thorough review also shapes the warranties and indemnities in the final agreement. Because due diligence turns a leap of faith into an informed decision, it is the single most valuable step a lawyer takes in any acquisition.

Buying, Selling, or Merging

M&A work looks different depending on which side of the deal you are on, and each needs its own strategy.

Buy-Side Support

For a buyer, a corporate acquisition lawyer in the UAE runs due diligence, negotiates the price and protections, and structures the deal to limit the risks of what you are taking on.

Sell-Side Support

For a seller, a business sale lawyer in Dubai prepares the company for sale, presents it well to buyers, and negotiates terms that protect you after the deal closes.

Because buyers and sellers have opposite goals, having a lawyer who knows your side of the table secures the best outcome.

Why Deals Fail Without a Lawyer

Many M&A deals collapse or cause losses because the legal side was handled poorly, and a few risks stand out:

Hidden debts or lawsuits discovered only after the deal closes
A poorly drafted agreement that leaves you exposed to claims
Missing regulatory or free zone approvals that block completion
Weak warranties that give you no recourse if things go wrong
Overpaying because due diligence never uncovered the real value

Because most deal failures trace back to legal gaps, having a lawyer close those gaps early protects your money and the transaction.

What a Mergers and Acquisitions Lawyer Protects You From

The real value of an M&A lawyer is in the problems they stop before they happen. They make sure you are not buying hidden liabilities, that the price reflects the true state of the business, and that the agreement gives you protection if something was misrepresented. They secure the approvals a deal needs in the UAE, including any free zone or regulatory sign-off, so completion is not blocked at the last moment. They also plan how the two workforces and teams combine after the deal, which is where many mergers quietly fail. An M&A legal advisor in Abu Dhabi, and across Dubai, turns a risky transaction into a controlled, well-documented process. Because the cost of a bad deal far outweighs the cost of good advice, a skilled M&A lawyer pays for themselves many times over.

The Documents Behind Every Deal

Much of an M&A transaction lives in its paperwork, and we draft and review the documents that make a deal safe:

The term sheet or letter of intent that frames the deal
Non-disclosure agreements protecting sensitive intellectual property
The due diligence reports that reveal the target’s true state
The sale and purchase agreement with warranties and indemnities
The completion and transfer documents that close the deal

Because a deal is only as strong as its documents, having them drafted precisely stands between a clean transaction and a future dispute.

Why Choose Our M&A Team

An M&A deal rewards the side with sharper preparation and better advice, and our team delivers both. With 35+ years of combined experience and more than 3000+ clients served, we have guided buyers and sellers, with the best legal advice, through deals of many sizes and sectors. We work in English and Arabic, coordinate the due diligence, drafting, and approvals under one roof, and keep the deal moving to completion. Our team is registered with the Dubai Legal Affairs Department and works to UAE Bar standards, combining deal-making insight with legal precision. Because a well-run deal protects both your money and your peace of mind, an experienced M&A team beside you is a decisive advantage.

Plan Your Next Deal With Confidence

Buying, selling, or merging a business is one of the biggest decisions you will make, and the right lawyer makes it a safe one. Salha Al Basti Advocates brings 35+ years of legal experience, more than 3000+ clients served, and a bilingual M&A team across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and the UAE, guiding transactions of every size. Our M&A lawyers, part of a full-service legal team, run the due diligence, structure the deal, and negotiate the terms that protect your investment from start to finish. Get in touch to plan your transaction on solid legal ground. Call our Dubai office on +971 4-397-0701, email ask@albastiadvocates.com, or visit us at Business Venue Building (TAS-HEEL), Suite 510-512, Oud Metha, Dubai.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a mergers and acquisitions lawyer do?
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An M&A lawyer guides businesses through buying, selling, or merging companies. They run due diligence to check what you are really buying, structure the transaction, draft and negotiate the sale and purchase agreement, and manage the approvals and filings that close the deal. Their job is to protect your interests and reduce the risks of a large transaction.

What is due diligence in an M&A deal?
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Due diligence is the investigation a buyer runs before completing a deal — reviewing the target’s contracts, debts, licences, employees, disputes, and assets to uncover hidden problems. Finding an issue at this stage lets you renegotiate the price, demand protections, or walk away. It is the single most valuable step in any acquisition.

Should I structure my deal as a share or asset purchase?
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It depends on the target, the liabilities involved, and your goals. A share purchase buys the whole company including its history and liabilities; an asset purchase buys selected assets, often leaving liabilities behind. Each has different legal and tax effects. An M&A lawyer advises which structure best protects you for your specific deal.

What approvals does an M&A deal need in the UAE?
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It varies by the companies, sector, and whether they sit on the mainland or in a free zone — deals may need regulatory, licensing, or free zone sign-off, and sometimes competition clearance. Missing an approval can block completion at the last moment. A lawyer identifies and secures every approval the deal requires.

How can a lawyer stop an M&A deal from going wrong?
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By finding hidden liabilities through due diligence, drafting an agreement with strong warranties and indemnities, securing every required approval, and planning how the businesses combine afterward. Most failed deals trace back to a legal gap left unaddressed — an experienced M&A lawyer closes those gaps before they cost you.

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