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M&A Advisory

End-to-End M&A Support for UAE Transactions

CashLaw Global guides businesses through every stage of a merger, acquisition, or disposal, from target identification and financial due diligence through to deal structuring and post-merger integration.

Who Needs M&A Advisory?

Transactions require specialist financial expertise. The wrong numbers or structure can destroy value, our advisors ensure every deal is built on solid foundations.

Business Owners Planning an Exit

Entrepreneurs and shareholders preparing to sell all or part of their business who require valuation, buyer identification, transaction support, and strategic advice to maximise value.

Companies Pursuing Growth Through Acquisition

Businesses seeking to expand through acquisitions, strategic investments, or market consolidation, requiring commercial due diligence, financial analysis, valuation, and transaction advisory support.

Investors & Private Equity

Investment firms, family offices, and private investors evaluating acquisition opportunities, requiring independent due diligence, financial modelling, valuation, and deal structuring expertise.

Family-Owned Businesses

Family enterprises considering succession planning, ownership restructuring, strategic partnerships, or partial divestments while preserving long-term business value.

Multinational Corporations

International businesses entering or expanding within the UAE through acquisitions, joint ventures, or strategic investments, requiring local regulatory knowledge and transaction support.

Businesses Undergoing Restructuring

Companies undertaking shareholder changes, corporate restructuring, mergers, divestments, or business reorganisations to improve efficiency, unlock value, or support future growth.

The UAE Regulatory Framework

Understanding the legal landscape is essential to staying compliant and avoiding costly penalties.

Companies Law

UAE Commercial Companies LawFederal Decree-Law No. 32 of 2021

Provides the legal framework governing mergers, acquisitions, corporate restructuring, shareholder approvals, and other corporate transactions involving UAE companies.

Competition Law

Competition RegulationUAE Competition Authority

Certain mergers and acquisitions may be subject to UAE competition and merger control regulations. We assess whether regulatory notifications or approvals are required based on the nature of the transaction.

Free Zone Rules

Free Zone RegulationsDMCC, DIFC, ADGM & Others

Share transfers, acquisitions, and corporate restructurings involving UAE free zone entities must comply with the applicable regulations of the relevant licensing authority. We support clients throughout the approval and implementation process.

Tax Implications

Corporate Tax ConsiderationsFederal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022

The structure of an acquisition or disposal can have significant Corporate Tax implications. We advise on transaction structuring, tax due diligence, and the tax consequences of share and asset acquisitions.

Our M&A Transaction Process

A clear, structured engagement from your first call to ongoing delivery.

1

Initial Consultation & Transaction Assessment

Every engagement begins with understanding your transaction objectives, whether you are buying, selling, investing, restructuring, or entering a joint venture. During our initial consultation, we discuss the commercial objectives, proposed timeline, key stakeholders, and the scope of support required.

2

Transaction Planning & Information Gathering

Following engagement, we establish the transaction work plan and request the financial, operational, legal, and commercial information required for our review. Depending on the engagement, this may include financial statements, tax records, contracts, shareholder agreements, forecasts, organisational structures, and other relevant documentation.

3

Financial Analysis, Due Diligence & Transaction Advisory

Our transaction advisory team performs the agreed scope of work, which may include financial due diligence, business valuation, financial modelling, transaction structuring, commercial analysis, and tax considerations. Throughout the engagement, we communicate significant findings promptly, enabling informed decision-making as the transaction progresses.

4

Transaction Reporting & Deal Support

We present our findings through a structured transaction report, outlining key financial observations, commercial risks, valuation considerations, and strategic recommendations. Our team works closely with management and other professional advisers throughout negotiations, due diligence discussions, and transaction completion.

5

Completion & Post-Transaction Advisory

Our support continues beyond signing the transaction. We assist clients with post-transaction integration, financial reporting considerations, restructuring requirements, purchase price allocation support (where applicable), and ongoing strategic advisory to help realise the intended value of the transaction.

Considering a Transaction?

Whether you're buying, selling, or merging, speak to our M&A team in complete confidence. We provide independent, expert guidance at every stage of the deal.

  • 100% confidential, NDA signed on day one
  • Buy-side and sell-side mandates
  • Independent valuations accepted by banks
  • UAE and cross-border transaction experience

Discuss Your Transaction

We respond within 24 hours. No obligation.

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