Business Insights
Practical perspectives on growth, finance, legal developments, organisational performance, and leadership — from the SHAAS advisory team.
Corporate Governance Framework: A Guide for Growing Companies in the UAE
As a company grows, informal decision-making can become a business risk. A clear corporate governance framework helps management establish accountability, strengthen oversight and make better-informed decisions.
Why Corporate Governance Matters for UAE Family Businesses
Family businesses are built on trust, relationships and shared history. But as the business grows, relying on family relationships alone can create risks that become increasingly difficult to manage.
How Fractional Executives Are Changing Business Advisory in the UAE
Growing businesses no longer have to choose between expensive full-time executives and occasional external consultants. A new model is emerging in the UAE: accessing senior leadership on a fractional basis.
When Should a Company Hire a General Counsel?
Hiring a General Counsel is not necessarily a sign that a company has become "too big for external lawyers." It is often a sign that legal decisions have become too important, too frequent, or too interconnected to manage reactively.
The Benefits of Outsourcing Legal Support for SMEs in the UAE
For many SMEs, the question is not whether they need legal support—it is how to access the right legal expertise without building an expensive in-house legal function.
External General Counsel vs Traditional Law Firm: Which Is Right for Your Business?
Your business may not need more lawyers. It may need the right type of legal support.
Why Growing Businesses Need an External General Counsel
You may not need a full-time in-house legal department—but as your business grows, relying on ad-hoc legal advice may no longer be enough.
Supplier Agreement Risks Every Business Should Review
Your supplier agreement may be protecting the supplier more than it is protecting your business. Here are the contractual risks UAE businesses should identify before signing.
NDAs in UAE Business Transactions: What Companies Should Know
Before sharing your pricing, financials, customer information, business plans or intellectual property, make sure your confidentiality protections are strong enough to protect your business.
The Importance of Contract Risk Management for Growing Companies
Your business may be growing, but are your contracts growing with it—or are they quietly creating risks that could hold the business back?
Commercial Contract Checklist for UAE Businesses
Before signing a commercial agreement, make sure you understand what your business is committing to—and what could happen if things go wrong.
Why SMEs Need Professional Contract Review Before Signing Agreements
For an SME, signing a contract is not simply an administrative step. It is a business decision that can create financial, operational, and legal obligations long after the deal is signed.
10 Common Contract Mistakes Businesses Make in the UAE
The contractual mistakes that can expose your business to unnecessary financial, legal, and commercial risk—and how professional legal advice can help.