Absolute discretion · Confidential by design

Dubai · Abu Dhabi · United Arab Emirates

Confidential legal consultancy in Dubai and the UAE.

Nuzhat Jahan holds legal retainers with high-net-worth individuals and trading houses, with a focus on M&A from cross-border structuring and intensive legal due diligence through negotiation and completion. Completed acquisitions range from USD 20 million to over USD 100 million across New Zealand, Australia, the Gulf and wider Middle East, North Africa, Turkey, Europe and South East Asia.

Request a confidential conversation

How we advise clients in the Emirates.

01

Cross-border M&A

Hands-on support from acquisition structure and intensive legal due diligence through transaction documents, negotiation and completion. Completed deals range from USD 20 million to over USD 100 million.

02

Commercial transactions across the UAE

Mainland, free zone, DIFC and ADGM transactions — shareholder arrangements, joint ventures, distribution and supply agreements, and cross-border sale and purchase documentation.

03

Retained counsel for principals

Ongoing legal retainers for high-net-worth individuals and trading houses requiring direct, discreet support across international transactions and commercial decisions.

04

Compliance & legal due diligence

Extensive legal and compliance due diligence on UAE counterparties, target companies and investment opportunities before capital is committed.

05

Physical commodity transactions

Current sulphur supply through partnered suppliers, plus legal and commercial support for bulk sugar, olive oils, copper, honey and other physical commodities from counterparty review through execution.

06

Supply, shipping & buyer relationships

Trade execution supported by established supplier, direct buyer, shipping and logistics client relationships, with documentation, compliance and transaction discipline maintained throughout.

Common questions

Working with a Dubai-experienced consultant.

Do you advise clients based in Dubai and the wider UAE?
Yes. The UAE is one of five jurisdictions where Nuzhat has practised over sixteen years, alongside the UK, EU, Switzerland and South East Asia. Instructions are accepted from clients based in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and across the UAE, as well as from international clients transacting into the region.
What kinds of matters do you take on in the UAE?
Cross-border M&A, retained counsel, extensive legal due diligence, international transactions and physical commodity trade execution for acquirers, high-net-worth individuals and trading houses seeking a confidential, senior adviser.
What M&A experience does the practice bring?
Completed acquisitions range from USD 20 million to over USD 100 million across New Zealand, Australia, the Gulf and wider Middle East, North Africa, Turkey, Europe and South East Asia, covering transaction structure, legal due diligence, documentation, negotiation and completion.
Can you support physical commodity deals through to execution?
Yes. The practice advises on counterparty diligence, commercial terms and transaction documents, while established supplier, buyer, shipping and logistics client relationships support direct trade execution. Current opportunities include bulk sulphur supply.
How confidential is an initial enquiry?
Entirely. Direct contact details are withheld by design; enquiries are submitted through a secure form, stored privately and never shared. Many matters involve highly sensitive transactions requiring the utmost secrecy.

Contact

A confidential conversation.

To discuss an instruction, submit the secure enquiry form. Your message is transmitted directly to Nuzhat and treated in the strictest confidence.

Confidentiality assured

  • — No direct contact details are published.
  • — Submissions are encrypted in transit.
  • — Enquiries are read only by Nuzhat.
  • — Details are never shared with third parties.

Encrypted in transit. Nuzhat is the sole recipient.