International & Cross-Border Law

Our international practice spans the Middle East, North Africa, Europe, the Americas, and Asia, strengthened by long-standing partnerships with leading global networks:

• Globalaw™ – The International Law Group
• International Business Law Consortium (IBLC) – A network of independent law firms and consultants across major commercial hubs.

Through these alliances, we provide clients with on-the-ground support in 90+ countries, ensuring every matter is handled with consistent quality, precision, and efficiency. Our lawyers are qualified in civil law, common law, and Islamic law, enabling us to navigate cases that cross jurisdictions and legal traditions.

We draft, negotiate, and litigate in both English and Arabic, ensuring accuracy, cultural alignment, and credibility for domestic and international stakeholders.

Practice Areas:

Cross-Border Transactions
• Structuring and executing deals across multiple jurisdictions
• Negotiating international sales, agency, distribution, and licensing agreements
• Coordinating multi-country corporate restructurings and mergers

International Disputes
• Representation before global arbitration institutions (DIAC, ICC, LCIA, UNCITRAL, ADCCAC)
• Enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitral awards in the UAE
• Handling international investment treaty disputes and commercial conflicts

Foreign Trade & Investment
• Advising investors entering the UAE market and UAE businesses expanding abroad
• Compliance with regional and global trade regulations
• Structuring public-private partnerships (PPPs) for infrastructure projects

Sector-Specific Expertise
• Construction & Infrastructure – Large-scale development projects in emerging markets
• Maritime & Shipping – Shipbuilding, charter parties, cargo claims
• Energy & Natural Resources – Oil, gas, and renewable energy contracts
• Technology & IP – International licensing, IP enforcement, and technology transfer
• Pharmaceutical & Healthcare – Regulatory compliance in multiple jurisdictions

Our Track Record Includes
• Advising multinational construction companies on MENA region contracts and dispute resolution
• Representing clients in maritime disputes before the London Maritime Arbitrators Association (LMAA)
• Acting as UAE law experts before the High Court of Justice in London
• Handling cross-border M&A transactions involving companies in Europe and the Gulf
• Securing enforcement of multi-million-dollar arbitral awards in the UAE

Your Business Without Borders
Wherever your business or dispute takes you — from regional deals in the GCC to litigation in Europe — APEX JURIS is your legal partner for consistent, high-calibre representation worldwide.