Banking & Finance
Commercially focused support for financing discussions, transaction documentation and financial relationships.
Explore practiceSwitzerland · en-CH
Legal counsel in Dubai
for clients from Switzerland.
Swiss commodity traders, financial institutions, precision manufacturers and family offices have long-standing ties with Dubai. We help clients bring the same discipline to their UAE structures, agreements and family arrangements.
Swiss clients · Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Lugano
Your plans in Dubai. A clear way forward.
Rahman & Company is a Dubai-based law firm. We work with clients from Switzerland who want commercially focused, plain-spoken legal counsel for decisions in the UAE, whether you are already here or planning your first step from abroad.
Every conversation starts with your objectives, the people and businesses involved and your timing. The appropriate scope of support is discussed and agreed before any engagement begins.
Questions we often discuss with clients from Switzerland
- Commodity and trading company structures
- Financing, security and banking relationships
- Family office and private client arrangements
- Distribution of Swiss products and brands
Relevant expertise
Where we can help.
Explore all practicesPrivate Client & Family Business
A personal, considered approach to family business arrangements, ownership discussions and long-term planning.
Explore practiceCorporate & Commercial
A clear legal perspective on the decisions that shape your business — from the first agreement to your next transaction.
Explore practiceInternational clients
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All international pagesEgyptUAE companies, contracts, disputes, banking and property for Egyptian clients, in Arabic.en-EGSaudi ArabiaRegional structures, joint ventures, arbitration and property for Saudi groups and families.en-SAIndiaUAE companies, NRI property, employment and succession, with an office in Kerala.en-INPakistanPartnerships, trade, property and employment matters for overseas Pakistanis.en-PKUnited KingdomEnglish-law contracts, DIFC and onshore disputes, relocation and UAE wills.en-GBUnited StatesMarket entry, technology, distribution and compliance for US companies.en-USQatarUAE entities, construction disputes and property for Qatari investors and companies.en-QAOmanCross-border trade, distribution and family businesses across the Oman–UAE border.en-OM
Frequently asked questions
Before we begin.
We’re a Swiss trading company opening in Dubai. What should we prioritise?
Define what the Dubai entity will trade, who will manage it, how it will be financed and how it relates to the Swiss group. Regulatory and licensing questions follow from those choices.
How can a family office organise its UAE investments?
Start by mapping assets, decision-makers, family members’ roles and long-term objectives. A clear picture helps identify suitable governance and ownership arrangements.
Can I start the conversation from Switzerland?
Yes. Use the enquiry form to introduce yourself, the people or businesses involved and what you want to achieve, wherever you are in Switzerland or the UAE. Keep it brief and avoid confidential documents until an engagement is agreed. An enquiry does not create a lawyer-client relationship.
Do you advise on the law of Switzerland?
Our practice is based in Dubai. Where your matter also involves the law of Switzerland, we will say so early and discuss coordinating with appropriately qualified advisers there.
Working together
A clear starting point.
01 / UNDERSTAND
Your priorities first.
Begin with your objectives, the background to your matter and any time-sensitive concerns.
02 / DEFINE
Agree the way forward.
Discuss the appropriate scope, relevant checks and engagement arrangements before work begins.
03 / PROGRESS
Focus on the next step.
Work through the agreed issues with a clear view of your commercial and personal priorities.
A conversation is a good place to start