SAT & Co. Advocates and legal consultants

CORPORATE, TAX
AND BANKRUPTCY LAWS

UAE is one of the world’s major business destinations and offers opportunity for foreign companies to set up their businesses taking benefit of the zero tax policy and allows companies to set up their presence either onshore or in over 37 free zones.

SAT & Co. offers assistance in formation of different categories of companies and Subsidiary Companies in UAE Free zones and Mainland. Our firm assists and advises in drafting the incorporation documents and completing several procedures in line with the laws and regulations.

Our firm also provides the services of arranging for reliable local sponsors for mainland companies.

Our firm advises clients on mergers and acquisitions, transfer of ownership, joint ventures, incorporation and liquidation of companies. SAT & Co has full comprehension of Law of Tax and Value Added Tax and Bankruptcy issued recently in the United Arab Emirates.

At SAT &Co., the lawyers study the interests of our clients to protect their rights in commercial agency contracts, administrative procedures in public departments, commercial registration, anti-corruption, municipality and various administrative bodies overseeing local laws.

Recent experience

1. Advising construction companies in re-structuring, transfer of shares / business.
2. Advising companies on UAE Laws relating to liquidation and insolvency and assist in winding up and dissolution.

Advising a leading international logistics company regarding the exit clauses and non-compete clause in the JV.

REAL ESTATE AND TENANCY LAWS

UAE is acclaimed for its rapid economic growth, which is reflected in the large urban renaissance and the activity of the real estate market in all sectors (commercial, residential, industrial and agricultural).

SAT & Co. advises clients on negotiating, drafting, reviewing, or terminating tenancy agreements and construction agreements governing the relationship between investors, developers and contractors. Our firm represents the clients in real estate and tenancy matters in litigation and arbitration proceedings and assists them in settlement negotiations.

Recent experience:

1. Advising entities in different business sectors in UAE for purchase and sale of lands.
2. Represented one of the top UAE Shopping and Retail Group in its tenancy disputes.
3. Acting on behalf of a well-known developer in a dispute pertaining to termination of SPA.
4. Acting on behalf of a Saudi investment company in its multimillion claim against a well-known UAE developer in a dispute relating to the termination of SPA.

COMMERCIAL AND
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW

SAT & Co. provides legal advice and assistance in the disputes which are commercial in nature and in protecting, registering and enforcing intellectual property rights that encompasses the areas of patents, trademark, service mark, designs, and copyright.

Our company is keen on providing proactive advice in trademark protection, and educating clients with the right measures to avoid violations of intellectual properties and to counter those violations if necessary, penalize counterfeit products by taking immediate action like seizing goods and applying for compensation, etc.

Recent experience

1. Acting on behalf of a worldwide leading machinery manufacturer in its commercial agency dispute before the Abu Dhabi Courts.
2. Acting on behalf an international laboratories company in its agency dispute before the Abu Dhabi Court.
3. Advising UAE conglomerates and international corporations on various Intellectual Property matters including assisting them in protecting their trademark and initiating proceedings for infringement of trademark.

LABOUR LAW

SAT & Co. litigates and advises clients on the full spectrum of UAE Labour Law involving dismissal and suspension of employees, wage and overtime issues, employment contracts, employee monetary claims - as well as Labour Law related criminal and civil disputes.

Our firm applies its expertise in Labour Law at the service of its clients for negotiating and drafting employment contracts, termination notices, represent the client before labour courts and authorities, assist in settlement negotiations, boardroom disputes, severance claims, discrimination at workplace, breach of contract claims, and all types of labour disputes.

Recent experience

1. Successfully represented a reputed international school in UAE in Dubai Courts regarding its labour cases. Our firm advises them regarding their employment contracts and practices in line with the UAE Labour Law
2. Acting on behalf of a large international investment/Engineering group of Companies in their employment matters before Abu Dhabi & Dubai Courts.
3. Acting on behalf of a US Electronic Company in its employment disputes before the Dubai Courts.
4. Advising a multinational group company in preparing its code of conduct for its UAE operation offices.
5. Advised several companies and individuals regarding their rights, liabilities and consequences in cases of non-compete agreements and arbitrary dismissal.

CRIMINAL LAW - AND EXTRADITION

SAT & Co. possesses great experience in the field of criminal law practices.  The team is highly qualified in providing sound advice in criminal cases ensuring confidentiality and protection of client rights in cases of forgery, fraud, medical negligence, cheque bouncing cases, bribery and damaging public property and extradition.  Our team is equipped with experience and competence in narcotic drug cases and sensitive state security cases.

Our firm supports the clients in all aspects of criminal litigation proceedings, including assistance in police stations, public prosecution, and all courts and authorities upto the UAE Federal Supreme Court. Our firm has the expertise to file the criminal cases, draft legal notices, and conducting settlement negotiations.

We represent clients in all legal and practical aspects of extradition and get the best possible results. Our firm’s expertise have enabled them to offer legal advices to several clients against whom international warrants have been issued. Our firm has 90% success rate in such cases and have successfully obtained bail thereby preventing several extraditions.

Recent experience

1. Acting on behalf of a well-known bank in its fraud actions before the Public Prosecution and/or Courts.
2. Acting on behalf of a high net worth individual in a criminal dispute related to unfired empty bullets before the Dubai Courts.
3. Advising several national and multinational companies in criminal matters viz. fraud, bribery and financial crimes.

LAWSUITS

We represent local, international and multinational corporates of all sizes and legal forms in all types of local courts. We also provide legal advices for individuals in local courts and represent clients before all administrative bodies in various stages of litigation procedures. We draw our strategies with the aim of ensuring optimal outcomes that meet our clients’ expectations.

PERSONAL STATUS - FAMILY LAW

SAT & Co provides legal services to individuals
(citizens, foreign residents and visitors) including

• Paternity suits.
• Marriage, divorce and alimony.
• Custody, Guardianship and Child-visit.
• Marital rights, duties and ownership.
• Law for the other nationalities.
• Inheritance and wills (Muslims and non-Muslims).