LEGAL, WEALTH AND CROSS‑BORDER EXPERTISE BETWEEN FRANCE AND THE UAE
Our Areas of Expertise
RYCX LEGAL CONSULTANTS LLC advises private clients, families, entrepreneurs and international groups on complex legal, tax and cross‑border matters between France, the United Arab Emirates and the wider region. Our work is structured around five core practice areas.
Comprehensive support for individuals, entrepreneurs and international groups operating across multiple jurisdictions.
• Incorporation of local companies, free zone entities and offshore structures
• Cross‑border joint ventures, acquisitions and restructurings
• Tax treaties (France–UAE, France–Saudi Arabia, UAE–Saudi Arabia)
• Tax residency, residency certificates and regulatory compliance
• Commercial licensing and liaison with local authorities (DED, DLD, MOHRE)
Strategic wealth and estate planning for families, expatriates and entrepreneurs with ties to France and the UAE.
• France–UAE succession matters, wills and estate organisation
• Creation and governance of DIFC and RAK foundations
• Personal status law (France & UAE)
• Court proceedings in France and the UAE
• Asset protection and international wealth structuring
Legal, tax and regulatory support for complex real estate operations in the UAE and internationally.
• Property acquisitions, advisory and representation
• Financing assistance and tax structuring
• Real estate holding structures
• Building permits, development, construction contracts
• Real estate litigation (France & UAE)
• Liaison with local authorities (DLD, municipalities)
Representation in high‑stakes arbitration and cross‑border commercial disputes.
• ICC, DIAC and LCIA arbitration
• International commercial litigation
• Representation across multiple jurisdictions (France, UAE, Saudi Arabia)
• Coordination of cross‑border disputes
• Appointment of partner lawyers as arbitrators
Drafting, negotiation and legal security of complex commercial agreements across local and international frameworks.
• Industrial and commercial agreements
• Joint ventures, shareholders’ agreements, licensing and distribution
• Master supply agreements
• Contract compliance with local legislation
• Wills and wealth documentation
• Legal opinions for operations requiring local validation
Corporate & Commercial Law
Corporate structuring, joint ventures, acquisitions, restructurings and commercial contracts.
Tax & Regulatory Compliance
International taxation, tax treaties, tax residency, regulatory compliance and reporting.
Real Estate & Property Law
Transactions, real estate structuring, financing, construction and dispute resolution.
Employment, Immigration & Social Protection Law
Employment contracts, visas, work permits, labour relations and employment disputes.
Dispute Resolution & Arbitration
Commercial litigation and international arbitration (ICC, DIAC, LCIA).
Transport & International Trade Law
Cross-border operations, transport, insurance and international commercial structuring.
Additional Expertise
Additional Expertise
Certain specialised areas are integrated within our main practice groups but can be developed further depending on client needs:
• Foreign investment & regulatory frameworks
• Banking, insurance & finance (DIFC, ADGM)
• Intellectual property (trademarks, patents, designs)
• Oil, gas & defence regulatory frameworks
• Cryptocurrency & financial compliance
• Employment law, immigration & social protection