A contract that works in Dubai is not the one you are used to in Tehran
Many disputes start with a loose translation of a Persian draft, or with signing the counterparty’s English template without reading the arbitration and force-majeure clauses. A Dubai court looks at the signed text, not later messages.
We read every contract three ways: enforceability in the UAE, the Iranian party’s obligations, and the recovery path if the other side defaults.
Agency, distribution and joint ventures
A commercial agency in the UAE can create strong rights for the agent; abrupt termination is often expensive. In a joint venture, vague management, signatory rights and exit terms are the usual sources of litigation.
- Exclusive territory, sales targets and termination
- Control of joint accounts and withdrawal rights
- Confidentiality, non-compete and IP ownership
- DIAC, ADGM or local courts as the forum
Payment, letters of credit and practical sanctions friction
The Iran–UAE payment corridor keeps shifting. The contract should pre-agree alternative methods, bank-delay risk and FX allocation. Relying on a cheque or a verbal exchange-house promise has built heavy files.
Frequently asked questions
Should governing law be Iran or the UAE?
It depends on where performance happens, where the counterparty’s assets sit, and which forum you can actually use. The wrong choice can make a judgment unenforceable. We review this before you sign.
Arbitration or the Dubai courts?
Arbitration often fits cross-border and confidential deals; local execution matters can move faster in the courts. The forum must match the file.
