ACTIVITIES

EXPERTISE ACROSS CORPORATE, TAX, REAL ESTATE & MORE

Rycx Advocates

Main Practice Areas

Corporate & Commercial Law

  • Legal assistance for individuals and companies
  • Drafting and negotiation of commercial contracts

Tax & Compliance

  • Corporate and personal tax management
  • Immigration services (residence, golden, work permits)

Real Estate & Property Law

  • Property valuation and transactions
  • Assistance with renting residential or commercial premises

Labour & Employment Law

  • Drafting of employment contracts
  • Guidance on workplace relations and obligations

Dispute Resolution & Arbitration

  • Handling of commercial dispute
  • Amicable or legal solutions through arbitration

Transport & International Trade

  •  Legal support in international carriage and insurance
  • Advisory on cross-border trade operations

Specialized Expertise

With nearly three decades of experience, RYCX LEGAL CONSULTANTS provides comprehensive legal support across a wide range of sectors, including:

o   Assistance in obtaining business licenses from local authorities

o   Guidance on facilities and protections offered to foreign investors under UAE legislation and regulations

o   Advice and assistance in creating corporate structures under local legislation (companies, cross-border joint ventures, branch offices, representative offices)

o   Advice and assistance in acquisitions, equity participations, and equity transactions, including due diligence and legal opinions

o   Incorporation of Free Zone Companies and Offshore companies

o   Incorporation of Foundations

o   Negotiation and drafting of industrial and commercial agreements, including:

·       Joint Venture Agreements

·       Shareholders or Side Agreements

·       License Agreements & Technology Transfer

·       Agency or Distribution Agreements

·       Master Procurement Contracts with delivery obligations

o   Consultation on compliance of contractual provisions with applicable local legislation and regulations, ensuring legal certainty and alignment with governing frameworks.

o   Consultation on local legislation and regulations pertaining to banking (loans and letters of credit), financial and insurance activities

o   Advisory on facilities offered to such activities within the Free Zones

o   Legal advice on loans, letters of credit, and insurance-related matters

o   Collaboration and strong business ties with the Dubai International Finance Centre (DIFC) and the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM)

o   Guidance on compliance with UAE financial regulations

o   Advice for French individuals and companies in relation to French tax authorities

o   Application of double tax treaties (France/UAE, France/KSA)

o   Assistance with obtaining UAE tax residency certificates

o   Advice on local legislation and regulations related to patents, trademarks, designs, and models

o   Assistance with registration and renewal of industrial property rights

o    Licensing and assignment of industrial property rights

o   Drafting employment contracts in compliance with local legislation and regulations

o   Assistance with visas, work permits, and negotiation of the Labor Chart before authorities

o   Support in negotiating departures or layoffs

o   Representation in labor disputes and defense before labor courts

o   Assistance with property purchases, financing plans, and taxation

o   Formation of real estate companies and representation before French authorities

o   Guidance on construction and building permits

o   Drafting of contracts related to construction, architecture, and brokerage

o   Litigation and dispute resolution in real estate matters

o   Representation in ICC, DIAC, LCIA proceedings

o   Appointment of firm partners as arbitrators

We provide full support for corporations, establishments, and individuals seeking to operate in the UAE Free Trade Zones, including:

o   Consultation on the facilities and advantages offered by local legislation and authorities

o   Assistance in the creation and registration of companies, establishments, or businesses in any Free Zone

o   Consultation on local regulations and the legal organization of the Oil & Gas industry (with specific expertise in Africa)

o   Assistance in drafting and negotiating contracts in the Oil & Gas and Defense industries

o   Advisory on compliance with international standards and sector‑specific frameworks

o   French family law (marriage, divorce, custody, and work permits)

o   Organization and follow‑up of judicial procedures in France and the UAE

o   Drafting and management of wills and probates

o   Advisory on inheritance and succession matters

Our office provides comprehensive support in managing judicial and arbitration matters across multiple jurisdictions, including:

o   Organization and follow‑up of proceedings in France, UAE, and KSA

o   Representation of clients in compliance with local regulations

o   Coordination of cross‑border cases with attention to specific national frameworks