Licensing & Regulatory Affairs

We handle licensing and support regulatory compliance.

Licensing

In many sectors and activities, carrying on business is conditional upon obtaining the licenses, approvals or legal registrations imposed by the laws and by the authorities regulating each activity. These requirements vary according to the nature of the activity, the sector in which it operates, the geographic area, and the conditions governing it. This practice deals with the legal aspects associated with the licenses, approvals and registrations required to carry on the different activities, and with the related regulatory and procedural requirements before the competent authorities.

The Regulatory Environment

Many economic, professional, industrial and commercial activities are subject to regulatory frameworks that require licenses or prior approvals to be obtained before the activity commences or during the course of carrying it on. The competent authorities and the legal requirements may also differ from one activity to another, according to the nature of the activity and the risks or conditions associated with it. Licensing is therefore connected to a number of regulatory aspects that may affect the commencement, continuation or expansion of an activity, which makes an understanding of the legal requirements part of the planning and operating process.

Scope of Practice

Commercial Licensing

The requirements and procedures associated with the licenses required for different commercial activities.

Industrial Licensing

The aspects associated with the licenses and approvals required for industrial activities and projects.

Professional Licensing

The licenses and registrations associated with practicing certain professions and specialized activities.

Regulatory Approvals

The approvals and permits required from the competent authorities according to the nature of the activity.

Renewal & Amendment

The matters associated with the renewal of licenses or the amendment of their particulars or their scope.

Activity-Related Registrations

The registrations and regulatory requirements that may be connected with certain activities or sectors.

Discuss Your Legal Needs With Us

You may contact us to discuss the legal or regulatory requirements associated with the activity, or the licenses and approvals required to carry it on.