Corporate Law and M&A

Ratmir Proskurnov
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Ratmir Proskurnov

Partner, Head of International Regulatory Practice

  • Overview

    UCL | Dr. Khaled Corporate Law and M&A team brings together professionals providing legal services under UAE, England and Wales, EU, and Russian law. The team has multidisciplinary expertise in corporate structuring, M&A transactions, asset management, and the resolution of corporate disputes. Our experts support clients at every stage of business development – from company formation and the establishment of corporate governance systems to restructuring and expansion into international markets.

  • Experience

    Restaurant business registration and licensing

    Organising and licensing the client’s restaurant business in the UAE, including company registration and obtaining all required permits.

    Real estate agency support

    Supporting a luxury real estate brokerage in company registration and obtaining the necessary licences to operate in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

    UAE setup

    Legal support for a major coal company regarding company registration in a UAE free zone and the opening of accounts in Mauritius.

    Share option agreement

    Drafting a share option agreement for an agri-food technology company to ensure stability and transparency in the management of the company’s share capital.

    Redomiciliation to DMCC/DIFC

    Legal support for an international investment company on the redomiciliation of the company to the DMCC and DIFC free zones in the UAE.

    Trademark registration in UAE

    Registration of trademarks in the UAE for IT companies, real estate agencies, and industrial holding groups.

    Minority shareholder protection

    Advising a minority shareholder and successfully representing his interests in a criminal case involving breach of trust and violation of non-compete obligations by the majority shareholder.

    UAE market entry (energy trader)

    Legal support for an energy-sector trading company entering the UAE market, including obtaining licences and structuring contractual relationships.

    UAE market entry (real estate developer)

    Support for a major Russian real estate developer entering the UAE market, including a full cycle of corporate and regulatory setup.

  • Services

    • Corporate structuring
    • Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions
    • Due Diligence
    • Negotiation of share purchase agreements (SPAs) and shareholders’ agreements (SHAs)
    • Post-transaction support
    • Developing strategies for bankruptcy proceedings in the UAE mainland and the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)
    • Establishment of foundations and family offices
    • Development of internal regulations and wealth management mechanisms