Corporate Law
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Unrivalled Legal Expertise. Genuine Partnership.
OTC & Partners is a boutique law practice forged from a leading business advisory group. We deliver bespoke, commercially astute legal solutions across corporate, commercial, real estate and employment law. Our commitment: to become an integral extension of your leadership team.
About us
Welcome to OTC and Partners
Our Origin
Born initially as an in-house legal team to a long-standing organisation that prides itself in business advisory excellence, OTC & Partners combines deep commercial understanding with rigorous legal expertise. Though newly independent, our roots in business advisory ensure we view legal risk through a strategic lens.
Our Services
Legal Practice Areas
some of our exceptional clients
Our Team
OTC & Partners
Our strength lies in our people. We combine legal expertise with commercial insight in order to deliver practical solutions tailored to your business needs. Whether advising start-ups, SMEs, or multinational clients, we bring experience across Freezone and Mainland jurisdictions to ensure your goals are met with confidence and clarity.
Leone Araujo
Managing Partner
Mohamed Khalil Ibrahim
Associate
Praneetha Mangu
Paralegal
Lars Opena
Paralegal
case studies 
Regional Developer:
Cross‑Border JV Structure
Challenge: Structuring a joint‑venture for a mixed‑use development involving BVI SPVs and UAE operating entities. Solution: End‑to‑end legal architecture including offshore trust setup, escrow arrangements and layered security documentation. Impact: JV launch within three months, with clear exit pathways and tax‑efficient holding structures.
Multinational Carve‑Out:
Fixed‑Fee Transaction
Challenge: Rapid spin‑off of a business‑services division under tight financing deadlines. Solution: Fixed‑fee engagement led by senior partners, with milestone‑based deliverables and transparent fee tracking. Impact: Completed incorporation, governance and licensing within six weeks, enabling client to secure USD 50 million in bridge financing on schedule.
Digital‑Assets Platform:
Strategic Retainer Model
Challenge: High volume of rapid‑turnaround regulatory filings and token‑governance reviews. Solution: A blended quarterly retainer that balanced predictable budgeting with hourly flexibility for peak periods. Impact: 40% faster approval cycles, seamless coordination with exchange counsel, and zero compliance breaches over 12 months.
Regional Developer:
Cross‑Border JV Structure
Challenge: Structuring a joint‑venture for a mixed‑use development involving BVI SPVs and UAE operating entities. Solution: End‑to‑end legal architecture including offshore trust setup, escrow arrangements and layered security documentation. Impact: JV launch within three months, with clear exit pathways and tax‑efficient holding structures.
Multinational Carve‑Out:
Fixed‑Fee Transaction
Challenge: Rapid spin‑off of a business‑services division under tight financing deadlines. Solution: Fixed‑fee engagement led by senior partners, with milestone‑based deliverables and transparent fee tracking. Impact: Completed incorporation, governance and licensing within six weeks, enabling client to secure USD 50 million in bridge financing on schedule.
Digital‑Assets Platform:
Strategic Retainer Model
Challenge: High volume of rapid‑turnaround regulatory filings and token‑governance reviews. Solution: A blended quarterly retainer that balanced predictable budgeting with hourly flexibility for peak periods. Impact: 40% faster approval cycles, seamless coordination with exchange counsel, and zero compliance breaches over 12 months.
How to Contact Us
Step 1: Reach Out
Get in touch with us via email, phone, or our secure online contact form, whichever is most convenient for you.
Step 2: Share Your Details
Provide your name, organization (if applicable), and a brief summary of your inquiry so we can understand your needs.
Step 3: Connect with Our Team
A member of our team will respond promptly, typically within 1–2 business days, in order to provide guidance, answer questions, or schedule further consultation.
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