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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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Expert Testimony & Foreign LawMajor LitigationUnited States Court Proceedings

Representing ultra-high-net-worth individuals in US federal court proceedings regarding the alleged dissipation of US$ 190 million in real estate and corporate assets, challenging alter ego liability and tortious interference claims.

Complex Commercial & Corporate DisputesMajor LitigationShareholder & Joint Venture Litigation

Advising a Dubai-based individual in response to a legal notice alleging breach of trust and unauthorized share transfer of a UAE aviation charter company, involving the analysis of Power of Attorney scope and validity of Share Purchase Agreements.

Fiscal Policy & Tax ControversyIndirect & Direct Tax DisputesSensitive Geopolicy

Judicial review proceedings contesting the imposition of late registration and payment penalties on a non-resident digital economy entity that voluntarily disclosed historical liabilities following legislative ambiguity regarding the ‘Place of Supply’.

Aerospace & DefenseSensitive GeopolicySpace Law & Policy

Advised Asian defense firm on acquisition and legal operation of advanced unmanned aerial drones.

Expert Testimony & Foreign LawMajor LitigationUnited States Court Proceedings

Acting as DIFC law experts for a UAE-based healthcare founder in New York Supreme Court proceedings to refute res judicata defenses arising from a prior Dubai consent judgment regarding a credit facility personal guarantee.

Banking & Financial InstrumentsComplex Commercial & Corporate DisputesMajor Litigation

Representing a UAE holding company in cassation proceedings before Abu Dhabi courts to challenge the enforcement of a New York ICC arbitration award, raising public policy defenses regarding the signature of the award and procedural irregularities.

Commercial Contracts & RiskCorporate Governance & M&ACritical Transactions

Advising a US-based management consultancy on a multi-million dollar Master Services Agreement and Statement of Work with a Dubai-based conglomerate for the strategic design and operational establishment of an executive chairman’s office.

Critical TransactionsHNW Investment DisputesPrivate Wealth & Family Office

Hotel investment dispute between an Italian HNW investor and a hotel developer regarding ROI guarantees.

Complex Commercial & Corporate DisputesInsolvency & Asset RecoveryMajor Litigation

Securing a final commercial judgment in the United Arab Emirates to close liquidation proceedings for an international holding company after perfecting the transfer of foreign assets in Great Britain to the ultimate beneficial owner.

Construction & EngineeringGlobal ArbitrationInfrastructure & Transport

Advising a Doha-based subcontractor on blocking the liquidation of bank guarantees held by a Malaysian main contractor for a Ministry of Interior headquarters project, invoking Article 141 of the Qatar Civil and Commercial Procedures Law.

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