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Karawani & Co

At Karawani & Co (“Firm”), we are your trusted legal and business advisors, delivering tailored, cross-disciplinary solutions that fuel growth, manage risk, and protect innovation. Headquartered in the UAE with a global perspective and physical footprints in several countries in the middle east region, our Firm is recognized for its sharp legal acumen, deep industry knowledge, and client-centric approach.

We serve a diverse global clientele from emerging startups to multinational corporations, across corporate, commercial, intellectual property, real estate, technology, media, entertainment and dispute resolution sectors. Our seasoned professionals bring comprehensive expertise in both domestic and cross-border transactional matters, empowering clients to confidently pursue growth, expansion, and transformation.

Corporate & Transactional Excellence

Karawani & Co provides strategic counsel (amongst others) on:

Mergers and acquisitions, shareholder and asset purchase agreements, shareholders’ agreements, board resolutions, corporate documentation, and joint ventures
Legal structuring and restructuring, including Funds and regulatory work, structuring and drafting funds related documentations and incorporation of funds and various financial products.
Intellectual Property & Technology, including trademarks, designs, patents, and copyrights. and all related transactions such as licensing and franchising.

Our approach blends rigorous legal analysis with business insight, helping clients close deals efficiently and compliantly, while aligning with their long-term objectives.

Leaders in Media, IP, and Marketing Law

With strong roots in the IP, advertising, marketing, entertainment and media sectors, our Firm offers legal support in areas including but not limited to:

Intellectual property strategy, enforcement, and licensing.
Technology transfers, licensing deals, co-branding partnerships and cross-border commercial exploitation of creative assets.

· We advise on data protection compliances across different frameworks, ensure legal alignment for e-signatures, marketing activities, and promotional campaigns.

· Our expertise also extends to gaming, sponsorship, confidentiality and marketing agreements, helping clients safeguard IP, manage risk, and drive innovation across digital and traditional media landscapes.

· Advising and Drafting platform terms, privacy policies, terms and conditions and marketing agreements all of while keeping in mind compliance with regional and international regulations

Whether you're a startup, creative agency, multinational enterprise, or entertainment powerhouse, Karawani & Co provides the legal foundation you need to capitalize on your creative assets, navigate complex regulatory environments and operate confidently in today’s complex, fast-paced landscape.