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Drawn from our archive of over 500 recent representations, this case study highlights our specific expertise in Major Litigation.
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ADGM Court proceedings on behalf of a Cyprus-based investment vehicle seeking urgent interim injunctive relief to restrain an ADGM-domiciled logistics conglomerate from disposing of its core Russian operating subsidiaries.

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Digital & Cryptocurrency LitigationMajor LitigationWhite Collar, Fraud & Investigation

Litigation of claims against directors exercising fraudulent control over corporate crypto-wallets and assets.

Administrative LawGovernment Affairs & RegulationSensitive Geopolicy

Judicial review proceedings contesting an appellate judgment that ignored essential constitutional defenses regarding VAT penalties on labor accommodation services, arguing a violation of the right to defense and procedural nullity.

Banking & Financial InstrumentsComplex Commercial & Corporate DisputesMajor Litigation

Advising a Middle Eastern corporate group on the interpretation of a commercial credit facility, challenging the lower court’s reliance on expert financial findings to the exclusion of critical legal defenses regarding ‘limited recourse’ repayment terms under UAE Federal Law.

Fiscal Policy & Tax ControversyRegulatory & Licensing Fiscal IssuesSensitive Geopolicy

Tax objection proceedings before the Tax Dispute Resolution Committee regarding the reclassification of AED 25.7 million in storage tank rentals, asserting their status as ‘out-of-scope’ real estate supplies within a Designated Zone.

Digital & Cryptocurrency LitigationMajor LitigationWhite Collar, Fraud & Investigation

Advising an international creative professional on the enforcement of a ‘Work for Hire’ agreement governed by UAE Federal Law, seeking damages for the unauthorized commercial exploitation of 3D digital assets by a Middle Eastern eyewear brand.

Administrative LawGovernment Affairs & RegulationSensitive Geopolicy

Administrative appeal before the Abu Dhabi Federal Court contesting the dismissal of a tax objection as ‘premature’ where the Authority failed to adjudicate a reconsideration request within the statutory timeframe, constituting a rejection by silence.

Complex Commercial & Corporate DisputesInsolvency & Asset RecoveryMajor Litigation

Advising a creditor on the verification of insolvency proceedings commenced by a construction firm, demanding proof of compliance with Federal Bankruptcy Laws and assurances against the dissipation of assets or preferential payments.

Complex Commercial & Corporate DisputesInsolvency & Asset RecoveryMajor Litigation

Counsel to an international supplier in assessing the recovery prospects from a Creditor Trust following the reorganization of a North American debtor, balancing litigation costs against potential distributions in a US insolvency context.

Digital & Cryptocurrency LitigationMajor LitigationWhite Collar, Fraud & Investigation

Arbitration against exchange platforms related to market crashes, price drops, and systemic trading issues.

Commercial Contracts & RiskCorporate Governance & M&ACritical Transactions

Structuring a multi-jurisdictional licensing framework for an American software developer to distribute identity and access governance solutions across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Qatar, while navigating US export control laws.