Corporate & Commercial
A clear legal perspective on the decisions that shape your business — from the first agreement to your next transaction.
Explore practiceJapan · en-JP
Legal counsel in Dubai
for clients from Japan.
Japanese trading houses, automotive, electronics and energy companies have been established in the UAE for decades. We help Japanese businesses and professionals manage distributor, joint-venture and project relationships with precision.
Japanese clients · Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Yokohama
Your plans in Dubai. A clear way forward.
Rahman & Company is a Dubai-based law firm. We work with clients from Japan 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 Japan
- Distributor, agency and dealership agreements
- Joint ventures with UAE partners
- Energy, infrastructure and project contracts
- Protecting brands and technology in the UAE
Relevant expertise
Where we can help.
Explore all practicesDispute Resolution
Practical support when business relationships become complex, with your commercial objectives at the centre of the discussion.
Explore practiceIntellectual Property
A practical perspective on brand ownership, licensing and the commercial value of your intellectual property.
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 are reviewing our long-standing UAE distributor arrangement. What should we look at?
Check territory, exclusivity, performance obligations, brand use and, above all, how the arrangement can be changed or ended. Long-standing distribution relationships in the UAE deserve careful review before any change.
Can contracts be prepared in English and Japanese?
Bilingual contracts are common. Agree which language prevails and how translations will be checked, and raise this at the start of the matter.
Can I start the conversation from Japan?
Yes. Use the enquiry form to introduce yourself, the people or businesses involved and what you want to achieve, wherever you are in Japan 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 Japan?
Our practice is based in Dubai. Where your matter also involves the law of Japan, 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