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Advising a landscaping and civil works subcontractor on the final account closure for a major mixed-use development in Abu Dhabi, including the rebuttal of US$ 5.4 million in back charges and delay damages.

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Commercial Contracts & RiskCorporate Governance & M&ACritical Transactions

Counsel to a Middle Eastern acquirer in identifying and mitigating ‘red flag’ risks associated with a healthcare target, including the restructuring of legacy related-party agreements with an investment house, environmental compliance for industrial facilities, and potential litigation exposure.

Corporate Governance & M&ACritical TransactionsM&A & Due Diligence

Due diligence for the acquisition of a manufacturer of lifesaving IV solutions with proprietary medical technologies.

Commercial Contracts & RiskCorporate Governance & M&ACritical Transactions

Representation of a Dubai Aviation City-registered IT solutions provider in negotiating a multi-party settlement agreement to resolve breach of contract claims regarding consultancy and distribution agreements with a local technology establishment and a Free Zone entity.

Major LitigationRegulatory Enforcement & DefenseWhite Collar, Fraud & Investigation

Representing a former CEO of a UAE-based construction firm in a high-stakes DIFC Court application to set aside a partial arbitral award, challenging findings of fraudulent non-disclosure and the arbitrary disregard of statutory corporate filings.

Global ArbitrationInvestor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS)Treaty Claims (BITs & MAs)

Representation in ICSID proceedings under a Bilateral Investment Treaty between a Chinese technology conglomerate and an EMEA State.

Complex Commercial & Corporate DisputesMajor LitigationShareholder & Joint Venture Litigation

Representing a construction firm in cassation proceedings before the UAE Federal Supreme Court, challenging lower court judgments that imposed joint liability based on alleged corporate affiliation and flawed expert reports.

Construction & EngineeringEnergy & Industrial ProjectsGlobal Arbitration

Reconsideration application before the Federal Tax Authority for a UAE national oil company challenging VAT assessments on storage tank rentals, arguing for ‘out-of-scope’ classification as real estate supplies within a Designated Zone.

Complex Commercial & Corporate DisputesMajor LitigationShareholder & Joint Venture Litigation

Representation of a Cyprus claimant in an application for pre-claim interim remedies before the ADGM Courts to compel the disclosure of valuation materials and facilitate voting rights for a Russian asset disposal by a company listed in Kazakhstan.

Aerospace & DefenseSensitive GeopolicySpace Law & Policy

Advised a US satellite manufacturer on spectrum coordination, International Telecommunication Union filings, and export control compliance.

Expert Testimony & Foreign LawMajor LitigationUnited States Court Proceedings

Counsel to a Gulf pharmaceutical executive in opposing a motion to dismiss in New York, providing analysis on whether a DIFC summary enforcement order precludes subsequent international damages claims against Dutch and Indian banks.