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Commercial Agreement Drafting – Dubai & UAE

Your business is not inherently complex; rather, your contract should accurately reflect the practical realities of your operations.

Most commercial disputes arise not from dishonesty, but from agreements drafted as generic templates that fail to address the specific dynamics of the actual business relationship.

Commercial agreements fail when critical terms are left implied rather than defined, such as scope, authority, payment triggers, termination consequences, and protections around confidentiality and IP.

Our drafting approach is designed to remove ambiguity and align the written contract with how the relationship will operate in practice.

Effective commercial drafting is essential because it transforms assumptions into clearly defined contractual terms.

DY Lawyers and Legal Consultants drafts and reviews commercial agreements in Dubai and throughout the UAE with a clear focus: creating contracts that are understandable, actionable, and enforceable, while minimizing the risk of legal disputes.

What counts as a “commercial agreement”?

Commercial agreements cover the everyday deals that keep companies running. We
commonly draft and review:
  • Service Agreements
  • Supply and Procurement Agreements
  • Distribution and Agency Agreements
  • Marketing and Referral Agreements
  • SaaS and IT / Implementation Agreements
  • Franchise-style Operating Arrangements
  • Master Agreements + Statements of Work (SOWs)
  • Cross-border agreements where the counterparty is outside the UAE

If you are seeking commercial agreement drafting in Dubai, you likely require a contract that remains effective and adaptable when circumstances change.

The Real-World Clauses That Decide Whether Your Agreement Works

A commercial agreement should reflect the project’s actual operations, not just the intended outcome.

1) Scope That Stops Scope-Creep

We ensure clarity on:

  • What is included
  • What is excluded
  • What qualifies as a change request
  • What the client must provide (approvals, access, data, timelines)

2) Payment That Matches Performance

We define:

  • When payment becomes due
  • Milestone triggers
  • Late payment provisions
  • Clear invoicing requirements

3) Change Control

We establish:

  • How variations are requested and approved
  • How pricing/time adjustments are handled
  • What happens if work begins before written approval

4) Liability That Is Commercially Fair

We align risk with control:

  • Caps and exclusions
  • Clear indirect/consequential loss clauses
  • Limited indemnity clauses

5) Termination That Doesn’t Cause Chaos

We clarify:

  • Termination for convenience
  • Treatment of unpaid or partially completed work
  • Survival clauses (confidentiality, IP, payment)

6) Confidentiality + Non-Circumvention (when the deal needs it)

We protect introductions, suppliers, proprietary methods, and business relationships.

7) IP Ownership ( the clause everyone forgets until it hurts )

We define:

  • Ownership of deliverables
  • Ownership of pre-existing tools/templates
  • Licensing rights

8) Dispute Clause

We tailor:

  • Governing law and jurisdiction
  • Escalation procedures
  • Notice and service methods
  • Treatment of unpaid invoices during disputes

Warning Signs in Risky Agreements

If your draft relies heavily on vague terms like:

  • “as required”
  • “as agreed”
  • “best efforts”
  • “Timelines to be mutually agreed”
  • “payment upon completion” (without definition)

Then the contract may create future disputes.

We revise vague language into clear, enforceable terms.

Our Drafting Approach

  • We start with the deal, not a template
  • We draft for project, finance, and management teams
  • We keep negotiations realistic
  • We build scalable Master Agreement + SOW structures

What You Receive

  • Clear first draft or marked-up version
  • Improved clarity in scope, payment, termination
  • Negotiation-friendly revisions
  • Optional handover call

What to Send to Start

  • Draft agreement (if available)
  • Short deal description
  • Pricing, timing, deliverables
  • Key protection concerns (IP, payment, termination, etc.)

FAQs

Do you draft and review?
Yes, both.

For SMEs and startups?
Yes.

Can it be simple and readable?
Yes.

Multi-party deals?
Yes.

Speak to a Commercial Agreement Lawyer in Dubai

If your agreement affects cashflow, reputation, or delivery, ensure it is drafted properly.

[email protected]
 +971551470302

Disclaimer: This page is for general information only and does not constitute legal advice.

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