Corporate & Commercial
A clear legal perspective on the decisions that shape your business — from the first agreement to your next transaction.
Explore practiceNetherlands · en-NL
Legal counsel in Dubai
for clients from the Netherlands.
Dutch logistics, maritime, agri-food and technology companies share Dubai’s outlook as a global trading hub. We help Dutch businesses and professionals put clear contracts and structures behind their work in the UAE.
Dutch clients · Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, Eindhoven
Your plans in Dubai. A clear way forward.
Rahman & Company is a Dubai-based law firm. We work with clients from the Netherlands 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 the Netherlands
- Logistics, shipping and supply chain agreements
- Agri-food and horticulture distribution
- Technology and platform contracts
- Regional holding and operating structures
Relevant expertise
Where we can help.
Explore all practicesTechnology & Data
Support for the contracts, data questions and commercial relationships behind technology-led businesses.
Explore practiceDispute Resolution
Practical support when business relationships become complex, with your commercial objectives at the centre of the discussion.
Explore practiceInternational clients
Explore our international pages.
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 run a Dutch logistics business expanding to Jebel Ali. What contracts matter most?
Customer terms, carrier and warehousing agreements, liability limits and insurance responsibilities are usually the priorities. Make sure they reflect how goods actually move through your operation.
Should our Dubai business be owned directly or through our Dutch company?
The answer depends on your activities, investors, financing and tax position. We can discuss the UAE side of the structure while you take Dutch tax advice in parallel.
Can I start the conversation from the Netherlands?
Yes. Use the enquiry form to introduce yourself, the people or businesses involved and what you want to achieve, wherever you are in the Netherlands 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 the Netherlands?
Our practice is based in Dubai. Where your matter also involves the law of the Netherlands, 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