IP & software architecture

Ownership chains from inception: founder-to-company assignments, contractor and employee IP agreements, licensing strategy and protection that survives due diligence.

SaaS & IT contracts

EULAs, SLAs, platform terms and commercial documentation built for how technology companies actually sell, scale and operate across jurisdictions.

Cross-border corporate structuring

Legal structures connecting the UAE, EU and other markets, with attention to ownership, governance, operational substance and future investment.

UAE business setup & residency

Corporate structuring, company formation and visa support for founders, investors and international teams establishing themselves in the UAE.

Compliance & sanctions

Practical compliance frameworks for businesses operating across borders, including sanctions exposure, internal controls and regulatory obligations.

Ongoing legal counsel

Embedded legal support for founders and growing businesses that need continuity, context and commercially grounded decisions.


Insights

Notes from practice.

Practice Note · October 5, 2026

Why startups end up not owning their own product

It sounds absurd, until you see how often it happens — and how quietly.

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Practice Note · August 1, 2026

You don't have to be a bank to have KYC obligations

One of the most common misconceptions I see — and one of the riskier ones.

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Practice Note · July 18, 2026

Free zone or mainland?

The first real decision in any UAE setup, made too quickly, too often.

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Resources I Share

Practical materials, shared as I write them.

Practical materials shaped by the questions founders bring to me — available to read, save and use.

UAE
BUSINESS
GUIDE
UAE BUSINESS GUIDE

A Practical Guide to Starting a Business in the UAE

A clear introduction to company structures, licensing, residency, tax considerations and banking preparation.

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