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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 significant investor on DIFC and UAE director liability claims involving the misuse of corporate structures to circumvent non-profit regulations and the unauthorized devaluation of digital assets through a competing token launch.

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Complex Commercial & Corporate DisputesMajor LitigationShareholder & Joint Venture Litigation

Advising a UAE conglomerate in resisting the enforcement of 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.

Fiscal Policy & Tax ControversyIndirect & Direct Tax DisputesSensitive Geopolicy

Litigation regarding the recovery of AED 48.4 million in refundable VAT and associated damages for lost opportunity, challenging the Authority’s refusal to process refunds pending the completion of subsequent audits on the taxpayer’s supply chain.

Complex Commercial & Corporate DisputesInsolvency & Asset RecoveryMajor Litigation

Court proceedings for the seizure of a vessel in satisfaction of a charter debt and outstanding liabilities.

Fiscal Policy & Tax ControversyIndirect & Direct Tax DisputesSensitive Geopolicy

Representation of an education investment company before the Federal Supreme Court contesting the imposition of administrative penalties for a clerical error in a VAT return, establishing that no liability arises absent actual prejudice to the public treasury.

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

Representation of an Indian claimant in a GCC multi-jurisdictional fraud supply claim related to a major infrastructure project.

Construction & EngineeringGlobal ArbitrationInfrastructure & Transport

Legal action for the prevention of a performance bond liquidation for a USD 40M project against a major contractor.

Major LitigationRegulatory Enforcement & DefenseWhite Collar, Fraud & Investigation

Advising a claimant in DIFC arbitration set-aside proceedings, arguing that a tribunal’s jurisdictional overreach and application of an incorrect legal standard for fraud violated UAE public policy and constituted a denial of due process.

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

Provision of due diligence to a leading energy servicer on conservation and guaranteed energy savings projects.

Fiscal Policy & Tax ControversyIndirect & Direct Tax DisputesSensitive Geopolicy

Objection proceedings against the Federal Tax Authority regarding the annulment of administrative fines for alleged late VAT settlement, establishing that taxpayer obligations are met upon initiating payment through Authority-approved channels within the statutory deadline.

Government Affairs & RegulationLegislative Drafting & ReformSensitive Geopolicy

High-value tax litigation challenging a AED 4.2 million assessment on employee housing, involving a strategic plea to refer the dispute to the Constitutional Circuit to address the constitutional validity of open-ended tax penalties.