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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 US law firm on the distinctions between UAE civil code, DIFC common law, and ADGM regulations regarding auditor liability and the enforceability of unsigned engagement letters in a multi-jurisdictional dispute.

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

Advising a UAE conglomerate on the AED 28 million acquisition of a pharmaceutical manufacturing company in Abu Dhabi, including comprehensive legal due diligence on corporate structure, Sharia-compliant financing from a local bank, and regulatory compliance with the Ministry of Health.

Administrative LawGovernment Affairs & RegulationSensitive Geopolicy

Counsel to a leading e-commerce business on government issues arising from the sales of digital rights.

Fiscal Policy & Tax ControversyIndirect & Direct Tax DisputesSensitive Geopolicy

Litigation regarding the recovery of AED 4.4 million in excess refundable tax and associated damages, challenging the Authority’s refusal to process refunds or allow set-off pending the verification of third-party supplier payments.

Construction & EngineeringGlobal ArbitrationInfrastructure & Transport

Advising a Middle Eastern subcontractor on the extension of an arbitration agreement to non-signatory shareholders and ultimate beneficial owners under Swiss law to secure enforcement against a project-specific vehicle.

Construction & EngineeringGlobal ArbitrationInfrastructure & Transport

Representation of a UAE electromechanical contractor in an ICC arbitration seated in Geneva, Switzerland against a Lebanese construction conglomerate regarding delay damages and outstanding payments for a major infrastructure project.

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.

Expert Testimony & Foreign LawMajor LitigationUnited States Court Proceedings

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

Complex Commercial & Corporate DisputesMajor LitigationShareholder & Joint Venture Litigation

Representing a construction firm in cassation proceedings before the UAE Federal Supreme Court, challenging lower court judgments that imposed joint liability based on alleged corporate affiliation and flawed expert reports.

Construction & EngineeringGlobal ArbitrationInfrastructure & Transport

Strategic advice on multi-party joinder and consolidation under the 2021 ICC Rules for a complex construction dispute involving a main contractor, its shareholders, and the employer across Europe and the GCC.

Critical TransactionsPrivate Wealth & Family OfficeSuccession & Family Business

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.