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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.
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Advising a Middle Eastern corporate client on cross-border discovery strategies in the U.S. federal courts to support foreign criminal investigations into financial irregularities and potential fraud involving hundreds of millions of dollars.

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Counsel to a Middle Eastern technology client on pre-litigation strategy, including the assessment of ‘change request’ validity, suspensive conditions, and the quantification of damages for project delays against a global digital agency with entities in London, Chennai, and Singapore.

Fiscal Policy & Tax ControversyIndirect & Direct Tax DisputesSensitive Geopolicy

Federal Court proceedings under UAE VAT legislation between a real estate development group and the Federal Tax Authority regarding the VAT treatment of labor accommodation services and related ancillary supplies.

Banking & Financial InstrumentsComplex Commercial & Corporate DisputesMajor Litigation

Federal Court proceedings under UAE VAT legislation between a major UAE bank and the Federal Tax Authority regarding the enforceability of tax obligations and voluntary disclosures against a dissolved entity following a statutory merger.

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 DevelopmentConstruction & EngineeringGlobal Arbitration

Cassation proceedings before the Federal Supreme Court challenging the retroactive revocation of VAT refunds and administrative penalties arising from the Tax Authority’s contradictory instructions regarding residential property transfers.

Commercial Space OperationsSensitive GeopolicySpace Law & Policy

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

Construction & EngineeringEnergy & Industrial ProjectsGlobal Arbitration

Counsel to a prominent industrial manufacturer in defending a claim for unpaid rent and damages before a sole arbitrator under ICC Expedited Procedure Rules, challenging the validity of contract renewal clauses and vacating premises liabilities in the United Arab Emirates.

Commercial DevelopmentConstruction & EngineeringGlobal Arbitration

Representing a specialized subcontractor in FIDIC-based dispute adjudication board proceedings against a main contractor, referring disputes over payment and contract administration for binding determination following the breakdown of amicable settlement.

Aviation & TransportCommercial & Sectoral ArbitrationGlobal Arbitration

Advising a Dubai-based marine contractor on structuring a payment guarantee mechanism for a charter party agreement, securing unconditional payment obligations from a main contractor to mitigate subcontractor default risks.

Aviation & TransportCommercial & Sectoral ArbitrationGlobal Arbitration

Counsel to a maritime engineering firm in executing a domestic arbitration award, navigating complex appellate litigation involving the Sharjah Federal Court of Appeal and ensuring compliance with notification protocols for corporate entities.