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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.
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Advising a major commercial entity on jurisdictional conflicts between onshore UAE courts and the DIFC courts, specifically challenging the latter’s authority over urgent relief applications and the enforcement of assigned arbitration awards.

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Expert Testimony & Foreign LawMajor LitigationUnited Kingdom Court Proceedings

Submitted an expert report in Hortin Holdings Limited et al. v. Hurlingham Management Limited et al. before the Central London County Court, addressing DIFC Court jurisdiction, the finality of DIFC judgments, and potential conflicts of jurisdiction with onshore courts and the Joint Judicial Committee.

Aviation & TransportCommercial & Sectoral ArbitrationGlobal Arbitration

Representing a maritime company in a charter party dispute, issuing a final notice of default demanding US$ 6.4 million in unpaid hire and penalties, while refuting liability for unauthorized vessel modifications and equipment damage.

Expert Testimony & Foreign LawMajor LitigationUnited States Court Proceedings

Declaratory testimony before the New York courts in relation to USD 90M arbitration proceedings enforcement.

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

Advising a claimant in multi-jurisdictional enforcement litigation, contesting the jurisdiction of Dubai Courts to annul an ADGM-seated ICC award while simultaneously pursuing recognition proceedings in the Abu Dhabi Global Market Courts.

Banking & Financial InstrumentsComplex Commercial & Corporate DisputesMajor Litigation

Acting as UAE counsel to a Dubai Airport Freezone pharmaceutical trading company in providing a capacity and enforceability legal opinion for Non-Deliverable Forward transactions with a Japanese bank’s DIFC branch, governed by English law under an ISDA Master Agreement.

Fiscal Policy & Tax ControversyRegulatory & Licensing Fiscal IssuesSensitive Geopolicy

Federal Supreme Court proceedings under UAE VAT legislation between a government utility provider and the Federal Tax Authority regarding the non-applicability of VAT on supplies made without consideration to exempt government entities.

Cross-Border Fraud & Asset TracingMajor LitigationWhite Collar, Fraud & Investigation

Managing data insight and investigation on behalf of the claimant to pursue jurisdiction in the DIFC courts.

Major LitigationRegulatory Enforcement & DefenseWhite Collar, Fraud & Investigation

Legal advocacy for the removal of an INTERPOL Red Notice for a high-net-worth Jordanian investor related to capital markets allegations.

Major LitigationRegulatory Enforcement & DefenseWhite Collar, Fraud & Investigation

Counsel to a HNW real estate mogul on criminal defamation, fraud, and embezzlement claims defense.

Construction & EngineeringEnergy & Industrial ProjectsGlobal Arbitration

Tax dispute resolution for an energy major contesting the reclassification of fixed storage tank leases as taxable ‘services’, asserting they constitute ‘goods’ (real estate) under Executive Regulations and qualify for zero-rating as transport-related services.