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A curated archive of over 500 of our recent mandates.
Drawn from our archive of over 500 recent representations, this case study highlights our specific expertise in Major Litigation.
This mandate addresses complex challenges involving Complex Commercial & Corporate Disputes.
The representation required a highly specialized approach to Insolvency & Asset Recovery.
Specific client identities and non-public details regarding this matter have been anonymized.
- Service: Major Litigation
- Area: Complex Commercial & Corporate Disputes
- Focus: Insolvency & Asset Recovery
Selected Mandate
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.
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Litigation against the Federal Tax Authority regarding the recovery of input VAT on construction costs and the annulment of fines imposed due to the Authority’s procedural errors and conflicting directions.
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Advising a major Abu Dhabi entity in annulment proceedings against an ICC award, raising public policy defenses regarding the tribunal’s failure to sign all pages of the award and procedural irregularities under UAE arbitration regulations.
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