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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.

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Fiscal Policy & Tax ControversyIndirect & Direct Tax DisputesSensitive Geopolicy

Judicial review proceedings challenging the imposition of AED 4.3 million in tax penalties, arguing against the retrospective application of late payment penalties to voluntary disclosures and contesting the dismissal of counterclaims related to transitional contract adjustments.

Banking & Financial InstrumentsComplex Commercial & Corporate DisputesMajor Litigation

Counsel to a private client in a commercial claim before court-appointed experts, challenging the actions of a Sharjah-based financial institution’s former management for failing to mitigate losses and enforce judicial orders suspending the liquidation of performance bonds.

Fiscal Policy & Tax ControversyIndirect & Direct Tax DisputesSensitive Geopolicy

Litigation challenging the validity of AED 5 million in administrative penalties, asserting that penalties for late payment cannot be applied to periods where the underlying tax liability was fully settled prior to voluntary disclosure.

Commercial DevelopmentConstruction & EngineeringGlobal Arbitration

Counseling a construction firm on contractual claims regarding unapproved variations, site access delays, and the release of retention and performance securities for a large-scale commercial development in the UAE.

Construction & EngineeringEnergy & Industrial ProjectsGlobal Arbitration

Representation of a UAE-based steel fabrication company in a high-value payment dispute with the Dubai branch of a major Italian infrastructure contractor, issuing a formal legal notice to recover over AED 21 million in outstanding receivables.

Expert Testimony & Foreign LawMajor LitigationUnited States Court Proceedings

Counseling UAE defendants in complex cross-border litigation, asserting forum non conveniens in the Southern District of New York given parallel execution proceedings in Abu Dhabi and the DIFC regarding the same arbitral award.

Commercial & Sectoral ArbitrationGlobal ArbitrationInsurance & Reinsurance

Representation of a senior executive in a complex insurance coverage dispute with an international insurer’s Dubai branch, notifying claims under a D&O policy related to high-value litigation before the Dubai Courts.

Complex Commercial & Corporate DisputesMajor LitigationShareholder & Joint Venture Litigation

Representing a UAE holding company in cassation proceedings challenging a foreign arbitral award, arguing the nullity of the arbitration agreement due to lack of corporate capacity and unauthorized execution under UAE Company Law and public policy.

Digital & Cryptocurrency LitigationMajor LitigationWhite Collar, Fraud & Investigation

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

Aviation & TransportCommercial & Sectoral ArbitrationGlobal Arbitration

Counsel to a maritime engineering firm in executing a domestic arbitration award, navigating complex appellate litigation involving the Sharjah Federal Court of Appeal and ensuring compliance with notification protocols for corporate entities.