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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 Critical Transactions.
This mandate addresses complex challenges involving Private Wealth & Family Office.
The representation required a highly specialized approach to Succession & Family Business.
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- Service: Critical Transactions
- Area: Private Wealth & Family Office
- Focus: Succession & Family Business
Selected Mandate
Advising a UK-based law firm on the corporate governance structure of a Middle Eastern family trust, specifically regarding the engagement of a Board Secretary for an Abu Dhabi Global Market Restricted Scope Company under English Common Law principles.
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Administrative litigation challenging the validity of a tax assessment and penalties totaling AED 6.1 million, arguing against the imposition of standard-rated VAT on residential labor housing and the reclassification of composite supplies.
Aviation & TransportCommercial & Sectoral ArbitrationGlobal Arbitration
Counseling a marine services firm in high-stakes litigation, obtaining a stay of execution from the UAE Federal Supreme Court against a lower court’s vessel seizure order pending final adjudication of the underlying debt.
Commercial & Sectoral ArbitrationGlobal ArbitrationTechnology & Telecommunications
Advising a UAE-based electronics retailer on the termination of a multi-jurisdictional Master Services Agreement and Statements of Work with a UK and Indian software development group, involving complex liability caps, cross-border change order disputes, and potential DIFC litigation.
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.
Banking & Financial InstrumentsComplex Commercial & Corporate DisputesMajor Litigation
Representing a major UAE entity in enforcement proceedings of an international award, challenging the validity of the tribunal’s composition due to undisclosed conflicts of interest and arbitrator bias under UAE arbitration regulations and international guidelines.
Cross-Border Fraud & Asset TracingMajor LitigationWhite Collar, Fraud & Investigation
Pursuing English Common Law-style Mareva injunctions within the GCC region to freeze the assets of a technology holding company accused of deceit and regulatory non-compliance regarding a ‘Layer 2’ blockchain rollout.
Expert Testimony & Foreign LawMajor LitigationUnited States Court Proceedings
Advising foreign principals in high-stakes US litigation opposing the enforcement of an ICC arbitral award against non-signatories, defending against tortious interference claims, and managing parallel cross-border disputes involving hospitality and industrial holdings.
Critical TransactionsDigital Assets & FintechNFT & Web3 Structuring
Counsel to international designers in a complex commercial transaction involving the development of CGI characters and environments for a blockchain-based wealth management fund, establishing revenue-sharing mechanisms via smart contracts and dispute resolution through ICC arbitration.
Commercial Space OperationsSensitive GeopolicySpace Law & Policy
Advised a commercial space firm on federal lobbying strategy before Congress and executive agencies.
Fiscal Policy & Tax ControversyIndirect & Direct Tax DisputesSensitive Geopolicy