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Commercial

Supply, distribution, agency, franchise, and licensing agreements, drafted trilingually.

Jabbour Law Firm drafts, reviews, and negotiates the full range of commercial agreements that keep a business running, supply, distribution, agency, franchise, licensing, service, and partnership contracts, in Arabic, English, and French. The Firm also advises on commercial agency law, a particular area of regulatory complexity in the UAE.

What this covers

  • Supply & distribution agreements
  • Franchise & licensing contracts
  • Commercial agency law
  • Trilingual contract drafting

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Tarek Jabbour, Managing Partner

Advice Led By

Tarek Jabbour

Managing Partner (Damascus) & Founder and CEO (Dubai)

Jabbour Law Firm has advised clients across the UAE and Syria since 1978. Tarek Jabbour leads the firm's practice today, drawing on international training in Paris and direct experience across corporate, real estate, and regulatory matters in both markets.

  • Established 1978
  • Offices in Dubai, Fujairah, and Damascus
  • Advises clients directly in Arabic, English, and French
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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What should a commercial agreement in the UAE always address?
At minimum, the parties' obligations, payment terms, termination rights, and dispute resolution mechanism. What else is needed depends on the nature of the agreement.
Can a foreign company sign contracts under UAE law directly?
Generally yes, though how the contract is enforced and which courts or arbitration forum apply should be considered at drafting stage.
What happens if a commercial partner breaches an agreement?
Remedies depend on what the contract itself provides for and the nature of the breach; options can range from negotiated resolution to formal dispute proceedings.
Do commercial contracts need to be in Arabic to be enforceable?
Arabic is the official language of UAE courts, so contracts intended to be enforced there are often prepared bilingually or with a certified Arabic version, though this depends on the forum agreed in the contract.

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