Marie is a senior associate in our Global Corporate Group in Dubai with over 18 years’ experience in the UAE, specialising in corporate laws and regulations. She has worked with a large and diverse portfolio of international companies, including global top 100 and 500 companies and Arab top 50 companies, operating in a wide range of industries including import/export, logistics, energy, technology, life sciences and health care, and education.
Experience
Representative matters
Representative matters
Advising on inwards investments, corporate structuring or restructuring and licensing requirements (both onshore UAE and UAE free zones, including ADGM and DIFC).
Advising on various business models (e.g., subsidiary, partnership, joint venture and commercial agency).
Advising on regulatory requirements, compliance matters and general corporate governance.
Advising on inwards investments, corporate structuring or restructuring and licensing requirements (both onshore UAE and UAE free zones, including ADGM and DIFC).
Advising on various business models (e.g., subsidiary, partnership, joint venture and commercial agency).
Advising on regulatory requirements, compliance matters and general corporate governance.
Maintaining legal entities in good standing, including renewal of licence, regulatory filings and disclosure, and compliance regarding economic substance.
Providing expert advice on local and federal UAE regulations, customary practices and procedures relating to incorporation and registration processes, amendments to registration and licences, transfer of ownership liquidation, and due diligence.
Advising and managing cross border corporate reorganisations.
Liaising and negotiating with local authorities (both onshore and in the free zones) on various matters, including special approvals, foreign direct investment, and commercial, compliance and regulatory matters.
Providing company secretarial services, in the capacity of a company secretary and/or nominee director.
Drafting legal templates and creating/maintaining a database of legal corporate precedents (resolutions, powers of attorney, memorandums and articles of association, side agreements, etc.) for continuous improvement of know-how and technical expertise in the field of corporate service.
Credentials
Education
Education
- University of Pau, 2002, LL.M., European & Community Laws (DESS Juristes Européens)
- University of Exeter, 2001, LL.M., European Legal Studies
- University of Exeter, 2000, LL.B.
- University of Aix-Marseille III Law School, 1999, Licence De Droit Général
Professional admissions & qualifications
Professional admissions & qualifications
- The Government of Dubai Legal Affairs Department
