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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 Sensitive Geopolicy.
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Advising a global NGSO satellite operator on the regulatory framework for licensing Earth Stations in Motion (ESIM) across multiple jurisdictions, including compliance with WRC-23 Resolution 123 for aeronautical and maritime connectivity.

Related Mandates

Fiscal Policy & Tax ControversyIndirect & Direct Tax DisputesSensitive Geopolicy

Cassation appeal before the UAE Supreme Court regarding the retroactive imposition of VAT penalties on a non-resident entity, arguing legal impossibility due to conflicting Authority clarifications and absence of knowledge.

Global ArbitrationInvestor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS)Procedural Strategy & Enforcement

Counsel to a Middle Eastern commercial entity in navigating complex jurisdictional disputes before the Dubai International Financial Centre courts, invoking Rule 4.2(6) case management powers to pause proceedings related to a cross-border distribution agreement.

Commercial DevelopmentConstruction & EngineeringGlobal Arbitration

Counsel to a Dubai-based construction firm in emergency arbitrator proceedings to enjoin the liquidation of a performance bond by a state-linked developer in the United Arab Emirates.

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.

Commercial Space OperationsSensitive GeopolicySpace Law & Policy

Counseled a European launch services provider on cross-border launch operations, liability exposure, and international treaty compliance.

Digital & Cryptocurrency LitigationMajor LitigationWhite Collar, Fraud & Investigation

Litigating claims against investment promoters of misleading whitepapers and fraudulent initial coin offerings.

Corporate Governance & M&ACritical TransactionsStrategic Governance

Advising an international tax technology firm on corporate structuring, foreign direct investment eligibility, and market entry strategies for a digital media venture in the UAE.

Construction & EngineeringGlobal ArbitrationInfrastructure & Transport

Construction dispute regarding technical specifications between a Korean subcontractor and a Chinese contractor.

Commercial & Sectoral ArbitrationGlobal ArbitrationTechnology & Telecommunications

Counsel to a Dubai-based licensor in issuing a final letter of demand and initiating binding arbitration against a major electronics retailer for failure to remit revenue shares related to subscription sales in Oman, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates.

Administrative LawGovernment Affairs & RegulationSensitive Geopolicy

Litigation against the Federal Tax Authority regarding the impossibility of filing VAT returns due to portal errors, arguing against the imposition of late payment penalties where the Authority failed to provide a functional payment mechanism.

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