For businesses
Commercial & corporate
A commercial dispute costs a business time, cash flow and relationships, and delay only adds to the cost. We act for companies, establishments and traders in Hail in commercial debt, partnership and contract disputes, as well as on corporate work such as formation, amendment of articles of association and liquidation.
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What we handle
- Recovery of commercial debts and unpaid invoices
- Disputes between partners and shareholders, and directors' liability
- Disputes under supply, distribution and commercial agency agreements
- Commercial paper claims, including cheques and promissory notes
- Company formation and drafting of articles of association and by-laws
- Amending articles, admitting and exiting partners, and transferring shares
- Liquidation and bankruptcy proceedings
- Defending commercial claims brought against the business
How we handle the file
We first build a full picture of the commercial relationship: the contract, invoices, correspondence and trading history. We then give management a risk analysis, a cost estimate and the available options, including negotiation, arbitration or litigation. Where the claim is supported by a cheque or promissory note we will usually go straight to enforcement; otherwise we draft the statement of claim and file it through Najiz with the Commercial Court under the Commercial Courts Law. On corporate work we apply the Companies Law of 1443H when drafting and amending articles of association, and follow the filings through with the relevant authorities.
Common questions
Can a bounced cheque be enforced directly without a lawsuit?
A cheque is an enforceable instrument under the Enforcement Law, so in most cases an enforcement application can be made to the Enforcement Court without a full claim, unless a legal obstacle applies. A bounced cheque may also have a separate criminal aspect, depending on the circumstances.
When does a case belong in the Commercial Court?
Broadly, the Commercial Court hears disputes between traders relating to their commercial activities, partnership disputes and other matters set out in the Commercial Courts Law. Jurisdiction depends on who the parties are and the nature of the dispute. Getting it wrong can delay the case, so we settle it before filing.
My partner runs the company without consulting me. What are my options?
The Companies Law gives partners rights to information and to take part in decisions, depending on the company type and its articles, and may make a director who breaches them liable. We usually start by reviewing the articles and past resolutions to identify the options, from a negotiated approach to a claim.
General information only. The answer in your case depends on its facts and documents.
Related services
- Contract drafting & review We draft and review contracts before signature so each party knows its rights and obligations.
- Arbitration & mediation We represent businesses in arbitration and mediation and draft arbitration clauses for their contracts.
- Trademarks & IP We register and protect trademarks and handle intellectual property infringement disputes.
- Governance & compliance We prepare governance rules and internal policies and review a business's compliance with current legislation.
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