Author: Sabahat Khan

a common law qualified Associate at Crimson Legal with over three years of experience advising on cross-border commercial matters. She specialises in structuring and negotiating complex transactions across multiple jurisdictions, with a focus on cross border commercial contracts and joint ventures. She regularly supports SMEs, startups and growth-stage companies, helping them navigate legal risks while scaling across borders. She has in-depth knowledge of the legal and regulatory frameworks across various free zones and mainland jurisdictions in Dubai and the wider UAE, including DDA, DMCC, DIFC, and ADGM. She has drafted and negotiated complex cross-border transactional documents, including multi-party joint venture agreements, international distribution frameworks and technology transfer arrangements, often involving stakeholders across the GCC, UK and Asia.