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18 AREAS OF EXPERTISE

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AE.

Transactions & Deals
in United Arab Emirates

How Transactions & Deals changes in United Arab Emirates, using verified Market 360 evidence and local professional execution.

WHAT CHANGES IN THIS JURISDICTION

Sourced regulatory facts and WONE business implications.

Cross-border decisions cannot rely on generic templates. Statutory and tax rules must be verified locally.

SOURCE FACT · Ministry of Economy - Competition Protection Department (Active 2026)

Federal Decree-Law No. 36 of 2023 on Competition Regulation enforces mandatory merger control notifications with Ministry of Economy when annual market turnover thresholds are met.

WONE BUSINESS IMPLICATION

Regional transactions acquiring businesses with UAE market share must account for statutory 90-day competition review periods before closing.

WHAT LEADERSHIP NEEDS TO DECIDE

Key decision points for Transactions & Deals in United Arab Emirates.

01

Does transaction turnover exceed statutory thresholds requiring competition filing?

Must be confirmed with verified local counsel before commercial execution.

02

Are foreign ownership approvals required from sector-specific regulators (e.g. telecommunications, energy)?

Must be confirmed with verified local counsel before commercial execution.

THE WORK IN THIS MARKET

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The exact scope depends on the facts, but these are some of the first issues to consider.

01

Define the transaction structure

Clarify scope, responsibilities, timing and dependencies in United Arab Emirates.

02

Coordinate legal, tax, financial and commercial diligence

Clarify scope, responsibilities, timing and dependencies in United Arab Emirates.

03

Manage signing and closing workstreams

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04

Plan post-closing implementation and integration

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