Objection proceedings regarding the imposition of penalties for a clerical error in a VAT return and the challenge of arbitrary estimated assessments issued under Article 23(2) of the Tax Procedures Law without new information.
Federal Supreme Court proceedings regarding a 16.5 million AED VAT dispute between a Dubai conglomerate and the Federal Tax Authority challenging the procedural validity of a tax assessment for lack of detailed reasoning and the retroactive application of administrative guidelines.
Counsel to an international business entity on appointing and managing local tax consultants in Kuwait to handle income tax filings, objections to tax assessments, and correspondence with the Kuwaiti tax authorities.
Counsel to a domestic public utilities company in a dispute with the Federal government over tariff structures.
Representation in a USD 120M tax dispute for a tobacco manufacturer arising from production moisture loss and wastage calculations.
Representation in a USD 40M tax dispute for a technology MNC arising from permanent and fixed establishment status assessments.
Representation in a USD 90M tax dispute for a publicly listed developer in relation to retrospective property development taxes.
Representation in a tax dispute for a US defense contractor arising from defense and security agreement tax concessions.
Representation in a USD 30M tax dispute for an energy utility company arising from government-mandated price markdowns.
