Regulatory & Compliance
In the current landscape, businesses must navigate an increasingly complex framework of established and evolving legislation and regulations concerning civil, commercial, criminal, and regulatory risks. With our lawyers’ unique knowledge of UAE, regional and international regulatory regimes we provide full-service regulatory and compliance support, including supporting them in disputes with regulators.
Horizons & Co. partners with clients to navigate potential challenges head-on through our deep knowledge and understanding of the local business environment and laws in the UAE. We provide a holistic service, advising clients on both their internal and external objectives. Our advice encompasses reputation management through advice and insights into good corporate culture, effective corporate risk and crisis management, and a sound understanding of the regulatory and legal environment.
Covering the full range of sectors, our team understand the specific complexities faced by those operating in these areas, notably heavily regulated industries. Informed by this knowledge and our relationships with key regulatory bodies, we help our clients develop the right business model, foster strategic relationships, navigate complex regulation, manage risks, address business challenges, and robustly defend cases brought by regulatory bodies.
Representative Experience
- Etihad Airways on regulatory and compliance advice, including the UAE’s processes and procedures in relation to certain necessary regulatory approvals.
- A UAE federal government entity in relation to compliance with obligations imposed by federal laws and resolutions, including specific requirements and notices relevant to their operations under local law.
- Emirates Airlines on regulatory requirements, local law procedural requirements, and compliance in relation to these. A major UAE-based private corporate entity on their compliance with obligations imposed by federal laws and resolutions, including termination notices under the Dubai real estate law and global data protection laws.
- A large European tech company on its entry into the UAE and MENA market, including incorporation of holding and operational companies, advising on compliance, and gaining all regulatory approvals in relation to the operation of its businesses, as well as drafting internal documents pertaining to corporate governance.
- An oil and gas services conglomerate on numerous corporate governance matters, relating to shareholder issues and board resolutions.
- A prominent Arabic entertainment company on general corporate governance and compliance matters.
- A Saudi healthcare group on obtaining the necessary regulatory approvals in relation to their merger with the global e-commerce leader, valued at over AED 2 billion.
- A US-based tech company on the acquisition of their global competitor, a UK-headquartered group of companies including a Dubai-based entity, to the value of AED 100 million, including ensuring the necessary UAE notifications were filed and the required approvals were obtained.
- A state-owned global investment management company on corporate compliance for its diverse portfolio of entities. Ensured adherence to regulatory frameworks, facilitated compliance with local laws, and provided strategic counsel to mitigate legal risks.
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