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Expert witness before the New York courts on the laws of the DIFC, ADGM, and UAE in a USD 8 billion claim.

Declaratory testimony before the New York courts in relation to USD 90M arbitration proceedings.

Prevention of a performance bond liquidation for a USD 40M project against a major contractor.

Opining on non-deliverable forward transactions for a global pharmaceutical manufacturer.

The first insurance dispute arising out of the Yemen War valued at USD 30M for a global O&G supplier.

USD 40M vicarious liability dispute in the UAE courts between a UAE major retailer and a Korean MNC.

USD 40M dispute between an institutional investor and a pharmaceutical firm for misrepresentation.

Expert opinion prepared for the UK courts in relation to corporate structuring and dissemination of assets.

USD 60M capital markets dispute between a shareholder of a listed firm and block trade acquirer.

Expert in a multi-billion USD complaint for fraudulent related-party roundtripping transactions.

Risk assessment to a global retailer on executing a cloud distributed order management system.

Counsel to a leading e-commerce business on government issues arising from sales of digital rights.

GCC multi-jurisdictional fraud supply claim related to a major infrastructure project for an Indian claimant.

USD 40M tax dispute for a technology MNC arising from permanent and fixed establishment status.

Dispute Adjudication Board proceedings between a hotel fit-out subcontractor and the main contractor.

Counsel to a CEO of a publicly listed company in prosecution investigation related to shareholder exit.

Due diligence to a tobacco manufacturer on licensing issues arising from novel health licensing regulations.

UNCITRAL proceedings under a BIT between an Indian manufacturer and an EMEA State.

Advising a large holding company on defending against injunctions in London, New York, and the UAE.

UNCITRAL proceedings under the OIC treaty between a Jordanian investor and EMEA State.

Representing a shareholder of a Fin-Tech firm in pursuing allegations of breach of governance.

Counsel to a service executive under investigation by a financial services regulatory authority.

Counsel to a HNW businessman in the first contempt proceedings before the DIFC Courts.

USD 120M dispute between an HNW and a major bank related to the illegitimate use of financial instruments.

Counsel on e-commerce compliance for data localization, cybersecurity, and e-authentication.

Counsel to a domestic public utilities company in dispute with the Federal government over tariffs.

USD 20M shareholder dispute between exiting shareholder and global engineering firm.

Risk assessment on knock-for-knock arrangement in a USD 30M subcontract for MEP works.

Counsel to an education services provider vis a licensing authority for revocation of permit.

Advising a multi-jurisdictional contractor on setting aside an arbitration award in multiple jurisdictions.

INTERPOL Red Notice removal for a high-net-worth Jordanian investor related to capital markets.

Tax dispute for a US defense contractor arising from defense and security agreement tax concessions.

USD 18M dispute between an agriculture subcontractor and an Australian main contractor.

Managing data insight and investigation on behalf of the claimant to pursue jurisdiction in the DIFC courts.

Due diligence to a leading energy servicer on conservation and guaranteed energy savings projects.

USD 120M derivative shareholder claim for a Canadian shareholder arising from corporate fraud.

Dispute between steel supplier and an Italian main contractor related to a USD 1.5B project.

ICSID proceedings under a BIT between a US major developer and an EMEA State.

Counsel to a heavy civil engineering contractor on a turnkey project dispute with a State oil field operator.

Counsel on regulatory compliance with a securities authority for a cross-jurisdictional reverse merger.

USD 120M tax dispute for a tobacco manufacturer arising from production moisture loss and wastage.

Counsel to a free zone authority in an administrative dispute with the Federal government.

ICSID proceedings under a BIT between a Chinese technology conglomerate and an EMEA State.

USD 30M tax dispute for an energy utility company arising from government-mandated markdowns.

Counsel on region-wide transactional considerations for a US automated technology provider.

USD 110M status-quo dispute between a UAE conglomerate and a Malaysian contractor.

Due diligence for acquisition of a manufacturer of lifesaving IV solutions with proprietary technologies.

Advising claimant on resorting to the DIFC courts to obtain Mareva injunctions as part of global strategy.

External counsel support on UAE law in relation to arbitration proceedings for a Korean law firm.

USD 90M tax dispute for a publicly listed developer in relation to retrospective property development taxes.

Counsel on effective anti-trust measures to mitigate abuse of market and cross-border anti-competition.

Expert witness before the Swiss courts in a USD 30M dispute on UAE laws relating to proxy powers.

Advising claimant on resorting to the Singapore courts on FNC grounds vis an inoperable jurisdiction.

ICSID proceedings under a BIT between a Dutch holding conglomerate and an EMEA State.

Counsel to a HNW real estate mogul on criminal defamation and fraud and embezzlement claims.

About The Firm

We are a proudly family-owned international disputes and geopolicy firm with over thirty awards and nominations and honorable mentions worldwide with offices in Washington D.C., Melbourne, Toronto, and Abu Dhabi. Our lawyers and experts have been engaged on billion-dollar mandates globally in the private and public sector and have led and advised governments on critical geopolicy matters.

Dispute
Services

We have been engaged in over USD 10 billion in dispute mandates. We excel in handling arbitration and litigation cases, both at home and abroad, and are well-versed in managing complex disputes across different legal systems. We also have a strong track record in construction disputes and corporate matters, including tax issues. Beyond just solving problems, we support navigating legal risks and complex transactions.

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Commercial Arbitration

Treaty (ISDS) Arbitration

Complex Litigation

Construction Disputes

Corporate Disputes

Tax Controversy

Legal Risk

Complex Transactions

Expert Witness

Trial Consultancy

Government Disputes

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Public Sector and Government

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Blockchain and Digital Assets

New Technologies and Space

Private Wealth and Families

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Services

We provide our clients with support from seasoned professionals with backgrounds in key geopolitical and strategic areas including former members of European government assemblies, high-ranking alumni from UN and NATO, ministerial personnel from the Middle East, Asia, and Africa, and former US State Department veterans and distinguished figures from military and intelligence communities.

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Crisis Management and Response

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