Law Firm for Corporate Cases in DIFC – Governance, Shareholders, SPVs & DIFC Court Disputes | Advocate Sanjay Dubbey

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is the leading jurisdiction in the region for corporate structuring, governance, shareholder arrangements, SPVs, family office setups, financial entities, and cross-border investment vehicles. With DIFC’s legal system built on English common law, corporate disputes here require deep knowledge of DIFC Companies Law, DIFC Court Rules, corporate governance principles, and shareholder protection frameworks.

At SDC Legal Consultants, Advocate Sanjay Dubbey acts for corporations, investment firms, partners, directors, and shareholders in complex corporate cases arising within DIFC or governed by DIFC law. His approach blends technical legal knowledge with commercial clarity, enabling clients to make strategic decisions quickly and confidently.

Corporate Disputes We Handle in DIFC

Our firm provides end-to-end counsel for all corporate disputes, from pre-litigation strategy to DIFC Court proceedings and arbitration.

1️⃣ Shareholder & Joint Venture Disputes

Shareholder and JV disputes in DIFC can involve:

• Shareholder deadlock

• Breach of Shareholder Agreement (SHA)

• Oppression or exclusion of minority shareholders

• Breach of fiduciary duties by directors

• Mismanagement or diversion of business

• Voting right disputes

• Profit distribution & dividend disputes

• Violation of pre-emption rights

• Share dilution or unfair capital contribution practices

Sanjay assists both majority and minority shareholders in enforcing rights and protecting commercial interests.

2️⃣ Corporate Governance & Directors’ Duties

We advise on corporate governance obligations under DIFC law:

• Director misconduct

• Conflict of interest

• Breach of duty of care

• Breach of duty to act in good faith

• Unlawful use of company assets

• Unauthorised transactions or contracts

• Failure to maintain corporate records

Director liability is a serious matter in DIFC, and we help companies navigate investigations, claims, and remediation.

3️⃣ DIFC SPV & Holding Structure Disputes

DIFC SPVs are widely used for:

• Real estate holdings

• Investment portfolios

• Joint ventures

• Multi-jurisdictional business structures

• Asset protection

• Family office arrangements

Common SPV disputes include:

• Beneficial ownership conflicts

• Improper management of SPV assets

• SPV misuse or breach of purpose

• Share transfers without consent

• Capital / contribution disputes

• Internal partner disagreements

Sanjay manages both SPV-level claims and disputes involving underlying assets and contracts.

4️⃣ Corporate Contract Disputes

We represent clients in disputes involving:

• Share purchase agreements (SPA)

• Investment agreements

• Joint venture agreements

• Option agreements

• Founder agreements

• Non-compete & non-solicitation clauses

• Corporate guarantees

• M&A transaction disputes

Whether the issue involves breach of terms, valuation disagreements, or execution obstacles, we build a clear legal strategy for your case.

5️⃣ DIFC Court Litigation – Corporate Cases

We handle corporate disputes before:

• SCT (Small Claims Tribunal – certain corporate payment claims)

• CFI (Court of First Instance – main corporate litigation forum)

• Court of Appeal

We provide services including:

• Case analysis & document review

• Drafting claims, defences & submissions

• Urgent injunctions (asset freeze, disclosure, prohibition orders)

• Evidence management

• Settlement negotiations

• Legal opinions on DIFC law

• Strategy for enforcement and execution

Where advocacy is required, we work with DIFC-authorised advocates while managing the entire legal file, drafting, and client communication.

6️⃣ DIFC Arbitration for Corporate Disputes

Many corporate documents incorporate arbitration clauses.

We act in arbitration under:

• DIAC

• ICC

• LCIA

• SIAC

• UNCITRAL

We handle:

• Shareholder arbitration

• JV arbitration

• Investment disputes

• Founder / partner conflicts

• Director liability claims

• M&A arbitration

We also handle enforcement of awards through DIFC Courts or onshore Dubai Courts.

We represent clients located in:

• DIFC Gate District

• Gate Avenue & Gate Village

• Emirates Towers

• Dubai World Trade Centre

• Business Bay & Bay Square

• Downtown Dubai & Burj Khalifa District

• City Walk & Dubai Design District (d3)

• Dubai Marina & JLT (DIFC-law governed corporate structures)

• Dubai Internet City / Media City

• JAFZA & Dubai South SPV structures

Why Clients Work With Advocate Sanjay Dubbey for DIFC Corporate Cases

• 15+ years advising on complex corporate matters

• Strong understanding of common-law corporate principles

• Experience with DIFC SPVs & multi-jurisdiction structures

• Strategic negotiation & litigation preparation

• Expertise in shareholder protection frameworks

• Efficient management of high-value corporate disputes

• Professional, confidential, business-oriented approach

Clients choose Sanjay for his mix of technical strength + commercial decision-making clarity.

FAQ – Corporate Cases in DIFC

Q: Can I file a shareholder dispute in DIFC Courts?

Yes — if the company is registered in DIFC or the SHA specifies DIFC jurisdiction.

Q: What if the dispute involves multiple jurisdictions?

DIFC offers strong cross-border enforcement and is often chosen as the neutral forum.

Q: Can SPV owners take action against directors or managers?

Yes. DIFC law provides detailed protections for SPV owners and beneficiaries.

Q: Are DIFC corporate judgments enforceable in Dubai?

Yes — DIFC judgments can be executed in Dubai Courts through established mechanisms.

Contact SDC Legal – Law Firm for Corporate Cases in DIFC

For corporate disputes, shareholder issues, SPV conflicts, or corporate litigation strategy, speak with:
Advocate Sanjay Dubbey – SDC Legal Consultants