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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.
This mandate addresses complex challenges involving Complex Commercial & Corporate Disputes.
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Advising a multinational construction firm on corporate restructuring and insolvency options under UAE Federal Bankruptcy Law, including strategic guidance on preventive composition, financial reorganization, and liquidation proceedings.

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Corporate Governance & M&ACritical TransactionsStrategic Governance

Counseling a US-based entity’s Board on complex cross-border engagement structures, negotiating governing law provisions blending Delaware corporate law with ADGM privilege rules, and establishing ICC expedited arbitration protocols seated in the Abu Dhabi Global Market.

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

ISDS dispute proceedings under an OIC treaty between a Jordanian investor and an EMEA State.

Commercial DevelopmentConstruction & EngineeringGlobal Arbitration

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.

Construction & EngineeringEnergy & Industrial ProjectsGlobal Arbitration

Advising a UAE-based industrial firm in an international arbitration dispute regarding the termination of a services agreement for a residential complex, involving complex arguments on notice periods, regulatory No Objection Certificates (NOCs), and reinstatement obligations under Abu Dhabi law.

Digital & Cryptocurrency LitigationMajor LitigationWhite Collar, Fraud & Investigation

Representation regarding the improper execution of trade orders on one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges.

Complex Commercial & Corporate DisputesMajor LitigationShareholder & Joint Venture Litigation

Representing a UAE holding company in cassation proceedings challenging a foreign arbitral award, arguing the nullity of the arbitration agreement due to lack of corporate capacity and unauthorized execution under UAE Company Law and public policy.

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

Coordinating multi-jurisdictional enforcement measures, including Interpol notices and mutual legal assistance treaties between Western Europe and the Middle East, to recover misappropriated digital assets from a decentralized ledger project.

Commercial Contracts & RiskCorporate Governance & M&ACritical Transactions

Advising a leading UAE electronics retailer on responding to a legal notice from a Middle Eastern trading company concerning alleged liabilities involving an Abu Dhabi-based international trading subsidiary.

Commercial Contracts & RiskCorporate Governance & M&ACritical Transactions

Legal risk assessment on knock-for-knock arrangements in a USD 30M subcontract for MEP works.

Government Affairs & RegulationLegislative Drafting & ReformSensitive Geopolicy

Cassation proceedings before the Federal Supreme Court between a UAE real estate entity and the Federal Tax Authority challenging the constitutionality of Article 46 of the Tax Procedures Law regarding administrative penalty caps and legislative omission.