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Corporate and Investment
We establish the legal foundations of your business and clarify partner rights before formation or expansion.
We help companies and investors assess legal options for establishing businesses and structuring ownership and management. Our work includes reviewing constitutional documents, partner agreements, and proposed corporate changes. We explain relevant requirements and risks, and identify necessary actions in light of the business activity, proposed structure, and parties' interests.
Scope of service
What we do
Selecting the Legal Structure
Assessing available structures and their implications for management, liability, and ownership against the investor's needs.
Company Formation Documents
Preparing and reviewing constitutional documents that define company arrangements, management powers, and relationships between partners.
Partner Agreements
Drafting agreements covering contributions, partner rights, decision-making, dispute resolution, and agreed arrangements for an eventual exit.
Corporate Resolutions
Preparing and reviewing partner and management resolutions against company documents and the applicable legal requirements.
Legal Due Diligence
Reviewing company documents, contracts, and obligations to identify issues affecting a proposed investment or acquisition.
Changes and Restructuring
Assessing ownership and management changes or corporate restructuring, and preparing documents for the agreed approach.
How we work
Our approach
- 01
Understand the Project
We identify the activity, investor objectives, and proposed ownership and management.
- 02
Review Requirements
We review relevant documents and requirements, explaining options and legal risks.
- 03
Prepare Documents
We draft company documents and agreements within the approved service scope.
- 04
Follow Up
We follow agreed actions and explain outstanding requirements and next steps.
FAQ
Before you get in touch
How do I choose the right legal structure for my business?
The choice depends on your activity, number of partners, management arrangements, liability considerations, and expansion plans. We assess these factors and explain the implications of available structures before formation.
Do I need a partner agreement as well as company formation documents?
A partner agreement may help address matters requiring further detail, such as funding, decision-making, and exit arrangements. We review its relationship with the company documents and its suitability for your circumstances.
Can you review an existing company before I invest?
Yes. We can agree a legal due diligence scope covering company documents, contracts, and obligations. The review depends on the transaction and available information, with findings identifying issues requiring clarification or action.
Can a foreign investor establish a company in Saudi Arabia?
This requires reviewing the activity, investor's status, and applicable project requirements. We explain registration, formation, and activity-related approvals without assuming that every business is subject to the same conditions.
Discuss Your Project's Legal Foundations
Share your proposed activity and partnership structure so we can identify relevant legal issues.