Corporate and Commercial Law, with Capital Markets at Its Core
SC Legal advises local and international clients on corporate and commercial matters, with financial services and capital markets at its core, and acts for them in litigation and arbitration. Select an area to explore our services.
Incorporation, Governance, Directors' duties, Shareholder disputes and cross-border transactions.
02Capital markets & financial servicesFSC licensing, Fund formation, Listings and AML/CFT compliance and audits.
03Mergers & acquisitionsAcquisitions, Disposals, Takeovers, Amalgamations, Demergers and group reorganisations.
04Dispute resolution, arbitration & litigationBefore the Supreme Court, Tribunals and regulators, and in domestic and international arbitration.
05Insolvency & restructuringLiquidation, Administration, Receivership and restructuring, with a licensed Insolvency Practitioner.
06Financing & transaction advisoryFacility, Security and security assignment agreements, including Islamic finance.
07TaxationTax and structuring advice, Double taxation treaties, Transfer pricing and tax cases.
08Employment lawContracts, Discipline, Dismissal, Redundancy and work permits.
09Real estate & propertyLeases, Acquisitions, Property Development Scheme projects and property disputes.
10Family lawDivorce, Custody, Maintenance and matrimonial property.
11Intellectual property, technology & virtual assetsIP protection, Technology agreements, VASP licensing and tokenisation.
How we work
SC Legal is a boutique firm, founded in January 2022 by Shaheena A. Carrim after 20 years in the Chambers of Sir Hamid Moollan KC G.O.S.K. Every client works directly with a qualified lawyer: a named lead counsel who handles the matter from start to finish. We give open, direct and fast advice that solves the commercial problem, not only the legal one.
Advice that looks ahead
Our corporate and commercial practice is backed by a strong litigation and arbitration practice, so that every transaction is structured and documented with an eye to how it would hold up if challenged. We also prepare clients for where the law is going, not only where it stands, as we do in our articles on virtual asset regulation and variable capital companies. Our senior lawyers lead the work themselves and aim to deliver quickly.
Sectors we know
Our clients work in energy, real estate, distribution and manufacturing, telecommunications, financial services and construction. We act for funds and licensed entities in the global business sector, for local entrepreneurs and family groups, and for individuals in employment and family matters.
Not sure which area fits your matter?
Many matters span more than one area. An acquisition, for example, involves corporate, tax, financing and sometimes regulatory work, and a disagreement with a business partner may start as a corporate question and end in court. Tell us briefly what is happening and we will tell you who should handle it.
Read our frequently asked questions, meet our team, or contact us to arrange an in-person or virtual appointment.