Intellectual Property
A practical perspective on brand ownership, licensing and the commercial value of your intellectual property.
Explore practiceItaly · en-IT
Legal counsel in Dubai
for clients from Italy.
Italian fashion, design, food and construction businesses are a familiar part of Dubai’s skyline and shopping streets. Whether you are a family-owned brand or an engineering contractor, we help you protect what makes your business distinctive in a new market.
Italian clients · Milan, Rome, Turin, Naples
Your plans in Dubai. A clear way forward.
Rahman & Company is a Dubai-based law firm. We work with clients from Italy 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 Italy
- Licensing and distribution of Italian fashion, design and food brands
- Construction, engineering and fit-out contracts
- Restaurant and hospitality ventures
- Family business expansion into the Gulf
Relevant expertise
Where we can help.
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A considered legal approach to property transactions, leasing arrangements and the relationships behind construction projects.
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A clear legal perspective on the decisions that shape your business — from the first agreement to your next transaction.
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Frequently asked questions
Before we begin.
We are an Italian contractor bidding for a project in Dubai. What should we review?
Look closely at scope, payment terms, variations, delay and liability provisions, security requirements and how disputes will be resolved. Understanding these before you price the work is easier than renegotiating later.
How do we stop our Italian brand being copied in the UAE?
Start by confirming the brand’s registration status in the UAE and how licensees and distributors may use it. Clear ownership and licensing terms make enforcement more practical if a problem arises.
Can I start the conversation from Italy?
Yes. Use the enquiry form to introduce yourself, the people or businesses involved and what you want to achieve, wherever you are in Italy 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 Italy?
Our practice is based in Dubai. Where your matter also involves the law of Italy, 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