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ADGM Lawyers – Corporate, Regulatory, Arbitration & Cross-Border Advisory | Advocate Sanjay Dubbey

The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) is one of the most sophisticated financial free zones in the Middle East, operating under an independent English common-law framework, complete with its own courts, regulations, corporate structures, and dispute resolution ecosystem. As a global hub for asset managers, private equity firms, hedge funds, fintech companies, holding structures, SPVs, multinational corporates, and financial institutions, ADGM demands precise legal advice to navigate its highly structured regulatory environment.

SDC Legal Consultants, led by Advocate Sanjay Dubbey, provides full-spectrum ADGM-focused legal advisory, including corporate structuring, regulatory compliance, commercial contracts, financial disputes, arbitration, employment law, and cross-border matters involving DIFC, onshore UAE, and global jurisdictions.

What We Do as ADGM Lawyers

Our ADGM legal practice covers:

  • Corporate structuring & SPVs

  • Regulatory & compliance advisory

  • Commercial contract drafting & review

  • Employment law (ADGM Employment Regulations)

  • ADGM Court dispute strategy

  • Arbitration (ADGM Arbitration Centre)

  • Financial & investment dispute resolution

  • Cross-border enforcement (ADGM ↔ UAE ↔ DIFC)

  • Legal opinions under ADGM law

Sanjay brings deep expertise in both common-law and UAE legal systems, allowing him to guide clients across multi-jurisdictional frameworks.

1️⃣ ADGM Corporate Structuring, SPVs & Holding Companies

ADGM is a preferred jurisdiction for:

  • Venture capital & private equity firms

  • Family offices

  • Global investment structures

  • Real estate holding entities

  • Fintech platforms

  • Multinational subsidiaries

  • Asset-protection structures

We support clients with:

  • SPV incorporation

  • Corporate governance documents

  • Shareholder agreements (SHA)

  • Board resolutions

  • Cross-border structuring

  • Capital allocation, exits, & transfers

  • Beneficial ownership frameworks

  • Multi-layer holding company structures

We ensure every structure is compliant with ADGM Companies Regulations and optimized for long-term asset protection.

2️⃣ ADGM Regulatory & Compliance Advisory

ADGM is one of the UAE’s most strictly regulated environments.
Our services include:

  • ADGM Operating Regulations compliance

  • FSRA regulatory advisory (financial services sector)

  • Licensing for fintech, funds, and investment managers

  • AML/CTF obligations (with specialist partners)

  • Corporate governance policies

  • Internal controls & risk frameworks

  • Legal opinions for banks, regulators & global partners

We ensure your operations align with ADGM’s regulatory expectations and international compliance standards.

3️⃣ Contract Drafting, Review & Negotiation (ADGM-Law Governed)

We draft and negotiate:

  • Commercial contracts

  • Investment agreements

  • Shareholder agreements

  • Employment contracts

  • Loan agreements & guarantees

  • Technology & SaaS agreements

  • Service-level agreements

  • Procurement & vendor contracts

  • Facility management agreements

  • Fund documentation

ADGM’s common-law model makes precise drafting essential — we ensure every clause is enforceable and dispute-proof.

4️⃣ ADGM Employment Law – Corporate HR, Executives & Disputes

ADGM Employment Regulations are distinct from UAE mainland labor law.

We support:

Employers

  • HR policies

  • Termination planning

  • Performance management

  • Executive contracts

  • Internal investigations

  • Redundancy & restructuring

Employees / Executives

  • Wrongful dismissal claims

  • Contract breaches

  • Bonus disputes

  • Share option disputes

  • Non-compete/restrictive covenant analysis

  • Discrimination or misconduct cases

We prepare matters for the ADGM Courts or arbitration when needed.

5️⃣ ADGM Court Disputes – Litigation Strategy & Support

ADGM Courts use pure English common law, and litigation requires specialized preparation.

We help with:

  • Case analysis & evidence strategy

  • Drafting claims, defences, submissions

  • Injunctions & freezing orders

  • Cross-border enforcement

  • Conversion of foreign judgments

  • Business, corporate & financial disputes

  • Employment disputes

  • Breach of contract litigation

Where advocacy is required, we work with ADGM-registered advocates while managing all legal documents & strategy.

6️⃣ ADGM Arbitration – Commercial, Financial & Cross-Border

ADGM Arbitration Centre handles disputes under:

  • ADGM Arbitration Regulations

  • ICC

  • LCIA

  • SIAC

  • UNCITRAL

  • DIAC (legacy & cross-filed cases)

We represent clients in:

  • Commercial contractual disputes

  • JV & shareholder disputes

  • Investment disagreements

  • Private equity & fund disputes

  • Technology & licensing conflicts

  • Employment arbitration (executive level)

We also handle enforcement of awards through ADGM or the UAE Courts.

We represent clients located in:

  • ADGM – Al Maryah Island

  • Al Reem Island

  • Abu Dhabi Global Market Square

  • Abu Dhabi Corniche

  • Sowwah Square

  • Masdar City (cross-regulatory contracts)

  • Saadiyat Island

  • Abu Dhabi CBD

  • Yas Island (corporate entities)

Why Clients Choose Advocate Sanjay Dubbey for ADGM Matters

  • 15+ years in UAE & common-law jurisdictions

  • Deep expertise in ADGM corporate & regulatory systems

  • Strong drafting & dispute management

  • Skilled in complex multi-jurisdiction structures

  • Trusted by UHNWIs, VCs, family offices & global companies

  • Clear, commercial, practical legal advice

  • Confidential, precise, and result-oriented

Sanjay blends UAE experience with global corporate standards.

FAQs — ADGM Legal System

Q: Is ADGM based on English common law?

Yes — ADGM directly applies English common law, making it globally familiar and predictable.

Q: Can ADGM judgments be enforced in the UAE?

Yes — through established ADGM → UAE enforcement mechanisms.

Q: Are ADGM SPVs popular?

Extremely. They’re used for real estate, investments, funds, and cross-border holdings.

Q: Can foreign companies use ADGM for dispute resolution?

Yes — even without being based in Abu Dhabi.

Contact SDC Legal – ADGM Lawyers

For ADGM corporate structuring, regulatory compliance, contracts, employment, arbitration, or enforcement, contact:
Advocate Sanjay Dubbey – SDC Legal Consultants