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Fawzi Oueidat

Associate

CMS (UAE) LLP
Level 15 Burj Daman
Dubai International Financial Centre
Burj Daman
PO Box 506873
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Languages English, Arabic, French

Fawzi is an associate in the corporate team in Dubai. Fawzi has extensive experience in the UAE and is a versatile, Beirut bar-registered attorney with significant in-house and private practice experience of M&A projects in the UAE and around the region. Adept at legal oversight of complex contractual and business issues, with excellent writing and analytical skills, Fawzi is an articulate communicator, with a proven track record of establishing solid relationships with clients, colleagues, and executives to enhance organizational effectiveness while ensuring regulatory compliance.

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Relevant experience

  • On the launch and all legal aspects of the first EMI provider in KSA, starting from entering the SAMA sandbox, including all arrangements with banks, remittance service providers and products developed by the various stakeholders. 
  • AW Rostamani on their proposed acquisition of a luxurious vehicles dealership in the UAE.
  • A leading medical devices manufacturer on their project to go direct in KSA and acquire the business and assets of their main distributor in KSA.
  • Developed framework for Cisco’s sponsorship of Expo 2020 in the UAE and World Cup 2022 in Qatar.
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Education

  • 2015 - Bachelor of Laws (L.L.B.) - Master of Laws (M1), Private Law - Université Saint-Joseph de Beyrouth (USJ), Beirut, Lebanon.
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Expertise

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20/01/2022
UAE legal reforms – new UAE Commercial Register
Introduction - 2021 Reforms In Q4 2021, as part of its 50th Year Anniversary, the UAE announced some of the broadest changes to its legal landscape in many years. It also introduced major practical changes...
04/01/2021
Law and regulation of Covid-19 loan moratoriums in the UAE
1. Description of the legislation 1.1 Is there a moratorium on loans legislation implemented in your jurisdiction? No. 1.2 If no: Are there any ongoing discussions regarding a potential introduction...
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15/04/2020
Directors Duties in the UAE: Part 1 – Do you know your duties?
Introduction The global economy has been severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, compounded by a steep fall in oil prices, resulting in significant challenges across a multitude of sectors. Directors...
25/03/2020
An update on the UAE FDI Law
In 2019 we reported on how the UAE has enacted new laws (the “FDI Law”) to allow up to 100% foreign ownership of “onshore” companies in the UAE, whereas previously foreign investors were restricted...