The UAE’s Commercial Agency Law provides strong statutory protections to registered local agents and requires careful navigation by foreign principals. While the UAE has no dedicated franchise law, franchising arrangements must carefully address IP protection, brand licensing, and potential overlap with the UAE’s Commercial Agency Law. We advise both principals and agents, whether in traditional commercial agency structures or modern franchise models, in structuring and managing legally compliant and commercially sound relationships that facilitate long-term business growth. Our Services include:

• Legal structuring of agency, distribution, and franchising models;
• Drafting, negotiation, and registration of commercial agency agreements;
• Advisory on termination, deregistration, and compensation under the Commercial Agency Law;
• Legal support on franchise implementation, renewal, and regulatory compliance; and
• Assistance with brand licensing, IP protection, and market entry.