Priya Iyer

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Corporate Commercial Lawyer in Dubai

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Dubai

9 years

Member since 2026

About

Indian-qualified solicitor advising UAE businesses on corporate structuring, employment compliance, and commercial contracting since 2016. Member of the Bar Council of India (Maharashtra & Goa) with a separate registration to consult on UAE matters. Frequent advisor to free-zone SMEs on PDPL compliance, cross-border employment, and shareholder disputes. Holds an LLM in Commercial Law from the National University of Singapore and an LLB (Hons) from Symbiosis Law School Pune. Speaker at the GCC Employment Law Forum 2024 on the post-2022 limited-contract regime; quoted by The National on PDPL enforcement priorities. Portfolio includes 60+ Dubai-based fintech and e-commerce companies on retainer.

Practice Areas

Corporate CommercialLabour EmploymentIntellectual Property

Languages Spoken

English, Arabic

Office Location

Level 14, Boulevard Plaza Tower 2, Downtown Dubai

Website

priya-iyer.lex.ae

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Verified on 11 May 2026

Practitioner TypeLegal Consultant

DLAD Consultant No.BCI/MH/4421/2014

Licensed Until17 May 2028

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Answered Questions (4)

Corporate CommercialBest Answer16 helpful votes
Setting up an LLC in Dubai mainland vs DMCC freezone for fintech consulting
DMCC for your profile: (1) 100% foreign ownership without local agent; (2) full repatriation of capital and profits; (3) DMCC has the best-funded crypto/fintech ecosystem in the UAE with VARA collaboration. Mainland L…
Labour EmploymentBest Answer26 helpful votes
Can I cash out my unused annual leave instead of taking it before resigning?
Under Article 29 of Federal Decree-Law 33 of 2021, accrued unused leave must be paid in cash at the end of service if not taken. The employer cannot force you to consume the leave during notice — that is at the employ…
Corporate CommercialBest Answer29 helpful votes
Trade licence activity does not match what we actually do — risk of fines?
Trading outside your licensed activity is a violation under DED rules — fines start at AED 10,000 per infraction, license suspension is possible, and tax filings against unlicensed activity can be rejected. Add the Sa…
Labour EmploymentBest Answer17 helpful votes
What gratuity am I owed after 6 years on a limited contract in Dubai?
Two quick checks: (1) was your basic actually AED 11,500 on the latest contract amendment or is HR back-calculating from an older split? Many employers retain an inflated allowance to suppress gratuity. (2) Any accrue…