Samaa Al Lami

Biography

A highly experienced corporate lawyer with over 13 years of practice advising on corporate law and legal business affairs. Specialises in the incorporation, registration, and full legal management of local and foreign entities, including joint-stock companies.

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Recent Experience

• Corporate Structuring and Company Formation: Advises on and manages the incorporation and registration of various types of entities, including limited liability companies, joint-stock companies, general and simple partnerships, and branches of foreign companies. Handles all procedures before the Companies Registration Directorate and ensures proper legal establishment.
• Regulatory Compliance and Government Liaison: Manages post-incorporation requirements and ongoing compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Regularly liaises with governmental authorities, including residency and labour departments, social security, and tax authorities, to secure licenses, permits, and registrations, and to maintain operational compliance.
• Commercial Transactions and Corporate Documentation: Drafts, reviews, and negotiates a wide range of corporate and commercial agreements, including share purchase agreements and asset transfer documentation. Advises on and structures security arrangements such as pledges and mortgages, and manages legal processes related to capital adjustments.
• Corporate Restructuring and Strategic Advisory: Provides legal support on corporate restructuring matters, including mergers, divisions, and changes in legal form. Advises on company liquidation processes and ensures proper deregistration in accordance with applicable laws.
• Ongoing Corporate Advisory: Provides continuous legal support on corporate governance matters, including drafting and amending constitutional documents, organising and documenting board and shareholder meetings, and offering preventive legal advice to mitigate risk and avoid disputes.