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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.
The representation required a highly specialized approach to Insolvency & Asset Recovery.

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Advising claimant on resorting to the DIFC courts to obtain Mareva injunctions as part of a global recovery strategy.

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Commercial & Sectoral ArbitrationGlobal ArbitrationTechnology & Telecommunications

Representation of a regional digital entertainment provider in DIFC-LCIA arbitration proceedings against a UAE retail conglomerate regarding the breach of a distribution agreement covering territories in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the GCC.

Commercial Contracts & RiskCorporate Governance & M&ACritical Transactions

Counsel to a US technology headquarters in finalizing a commercial distribution contract with a Dubai Silicon Oasis entity, addressing complex intellectual property rights, withholding tax implications for sales in Riyadh, and compliance with the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.

Fiscal Policy & Tax ControversyIndirect & Direct Tax DisputesSensitive Geopolicy

Cassation appeal in an administrative tax dispute challenging the misapplication of burden of proof and the disregard of a court-appointed expert’s finding of 8.5 million AED in damages due to the Tax Authority’s 44-month audit delay.

Commercial & Sectoral ArbitrationGlobal ArbitrationInsurance & Reinsurance

Representation of a UAE trading company in Cassation Court proceedings, challenging the nullification of a marine insurance policy for a cargo of gas oil destined for Yemen, involving complex issues of disclosure, good faith, and the binding nature of expert reports.

Construction & EngineeringEnergy & Industrial ProjectsGlobal Arbitration

Representation of a UAE oilfield services company in the termination of a multi-party Agency and Funding Agreement with US and Canadian energy services firms regarding an onshore project for a national oil company in Abu Dhabi.

Critical TransactionsHNW Investment DisputesPrivate Wealth & Family Office

Counsel to a private client in a complex multi-party litigation involving the sale of five premium residential units in Downtown Dubai, contesting the validity of ‘Oqood’ termination notices and enforcing payment obligations under UAE Civil Code provisions against a prominent developer.

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.

Commercial & Sectoral ArbitrationGlobal ArbitrationTechnology & Telecommunications

Arbitration between a global electronics manufacturer and a retailer over distribution and licensing rights.

Administrative LawGovernment Affairs & RegulationSensitive Geopolicy

Strategic tax litigation for a Dubai-based trading entity challenging the constitutionality of retroactive penalties imposed due to evolving administrative guidelines and clarifications issued by the Federal Tax Authority.

Banking & Financial InstrumentsComplex Commercial & Corporate DisputesMajor Litigation

Counseling a UAE contracting firm on the strategic management of expert meetings in appellate litigation, focusing on the distinction between technical assessment and legal interpretation regarding contractual payment conditions.