Business Law
Company formation and restructuring, shareholder and partnership agreements, regulatory compliance, and ongoing counsel for owner-managed and corporate businesses.
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How we can help.
From boardroom to courtroom, we combine sound legal analysis with a practical understanding of how business and daily life work in the Maldives. Choose an area to see what we do and who we act for.
Core areas
Six areas at the centre of our work.
Commercial Law
Contract drafting and negotiation, supply and distribution arrangements, debt recovery and enforcement, and commercial litigation before the courts of the Maldives.
Read moreCriminal Law
Defence representation at every stage, from investigation and remand hearings to trial and appeal. We take on rights-based cases and clients who cannot afford high fees.
Read moreEmployment Law
Employment contracts and handbooks, disciplinary and termination advice, redundancy and outsourcing programmes, and representation at the Employment Tribunal.
Read moreFamily Law
Sensitive, discreet advice on marriage, divorce, custody, maintenance and inheritance matters under Maldivian law and the Family Court's procedures.
Read moreShipping Law
Vessel registration and charter arrangements, cargo and marine insurance claims, crew employment, and disputes arising from the Maldives' inter-island and resort transport trade.
Read moreFurther areas of practice
We also advise and act across the following areas, often alongside our core work.
- Arbitration Domestic and international arbitration under the Maldives Arbitration Act.
- Business Registration Company, partnership and sole-trader registration with the Ministry.
- Company Secretarial Statutory filings, board minutes and annual compliance.
- Construction Building contracts, variations, delay and defects disputes.
- Corporate Mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and governance advice.
- Dispute Resolution Negotiation, mediation and settlement before matters reach court.
- Finance Lending, security documents, guarantees and regulatory matters.
- Insurance Policy advice, coverage disputes and claims handling.
- Foreign Investment Structuring and approvals for overseas investors in the Maldives.
- Land Land titles, leases, transfers and property disputes.
- Litigation Representation before the Civil Court, High Court and Supreme Court.
- Probate Estate administration and inheritance under Maldivian law.
- Tax GST, business profit tax and dealings with MIRA.
- Tourism Resort leases, operator agreements and hospitality licensing.
Need advice on a legal matter?
Consultations are by appointment. Call us or send a message and we will respond within one working day.