Investor-focused counsel
Helping investors deploy capital with confidence
FLC provides services covering the entire investment lifecycle for
institutional investors, family offices, private equity firms, venture
capital funds, strategic investors, entrepreneurs and high-net-worth
individuals. We integrate legal expertise with business intelligence to
support market entry, investment structuring, acquisition, governance,
compliance and successful exit.
Every investment decision requires balancing opportunity against risk.
Our advisory is focused on the core commercial need — protecting
principal capital, supporting growth, and aligning legal strategy with
business objectives.
End to end
The investment lifecycle
We stay with the investment from the first jurisdiction question to the exit — so nothing is handed off at the point it matters most.
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Investment strategy & market entry
Assessing the opportunity and the route into the market.
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Jurisdiction selection
Mainland, free zone, DIFC or ADGM — weighed against your objectives.
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03
Investment structuring
Holding companies, SPVs, foundations and co-investment vehicles.
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04
Due diligence
Legal, regulatory, commercial and real estate review of the target.
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05
Acquisition & execution
Documenting, negotiating and closing the transaction.
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06
Regulatory compliance
AML/CTF, sanctions, beneficial ownership and governance obligations.
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07
Portfolio management
Governance, board advisory, restructuring and capital raising.
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Exit planning & disputes
IPO preparation, sales, buyouts, disposals and dispute resolution.
How we help
Advisory across the investment lifecycle
Twelve areas of support — engaged individually, or as a single mandate running from market entry through to exit.
MARKET ENTRY
Market entry & investment strategy
Acquisitions, greenfield investments, subsidiaries, branch offices, joint ventures, strategic partnerships and licensing strategy across the UAE mainland, free zones, DIFC and ADGM.
STRUCTURING
Investment structuring
Holding companies, SPVs, foundations, family offices, co-investment vehicles and the governance structures that hold them together.
PRIVATE CAPITAL
Private equity & venture capital
Seed-stage support, venture capital and growth equity — subscription agreements, shareholder agreements, governance rights, employee incentive plans and exit terms.
FUNDS
Investment funds & asset management
Fund establishment, fund manager licence applications, private investment vehicle structuring, governance and regulatory compliance.
PRIVATE WEALTH
Family offices & private wealth
Governance, succession planning, foundation establishment, wealth preservation and investment committees.
REAL ASSETS
Real estate & alternative investments
Commercial, residential, hospitality, logistics, industrial and mixed-use property, as well as development projects of every type.
CROSS-BORDER
Cross-border investments
International structure set-up, compliance addressing sanctions risk, banking coordination and liaison with overseas advisors.
COMPLIANCE
Regulatory compliance & financial crime
Anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing, sanctions compliance, customer due diligence, beneficial ownership verification and source of wealth tracing.
TAX
Tax & regulatory considerations
Working alongside professional tax advisors to structure tax-efficient frameworks in line with UAE regulations.
DILIGENCE
Due diligence
Legal, regulatory, employment, commercial, intellectual property, compliance and real estate due diligence on the target and its counterparties.
PORTFOLIO
Portfolio management & ongoing advisory
Governance, board advisory, restructuring, shareholder matters, capital raising and continuing legal support.
EXIT
Exit planning & dispute resolution
IPO preparation, business sales, secondary sales, management buyouts, asset disposal and dispute resolution.
Sector focus
Industries we advise
Sector knowledge shapes the diligence questions we ask and the risks
we price into a structure.
- Real estate
- Technology & artificial intelligence
- Fintech
- Financial services
- Healthcare
- Infrastructure
- Energy
- Logistics
- Hospitality
- Manufacturing
- Education
- Digital assets
- Private wealth
Track record
Representative matters
A sample of the mandates our investor advisory team has handled.
- Cross-border investment platforms. Structuring vehicles for capital deployed across several jurisdictions.
- Private equity transactions. Buy-side and sell-side support through diligence, documentation and closing.
- SPVs and holding companies. Establishing vehicles for asset holding and risk isolation.
- UAE market access. Advising international investors on entering the UAE market.
- Family office governance. Building governance frameworks for single-family offices.
- Acquisition due diligence. Full-scope legal and regulatory review of acquisition targets.
Business acumen
Commercial judgement applied alongside legal precision on every mandate.
Integrated advisory
Legal, regulatory and structuring advice delivered as one workstream.
UAE regulatory depth
In-depth knowledge of mainland, free zone, DIFC and ADGM regulation.
Cross-border capability
Coordination with overseas advisors, banks and counterparties.
Partner-led service
Experienced partners dedicated to the mandate from start to finish.