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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.
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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Administrative LawGovernment Affairs & RegulationSensitive Geopolicy

Defense of a chemical entity in Federal Court proceedings upholding a TDRC decision to annul AED 813,000 in penalties, proving that non-compliance was caused by the Federal Tax Authority’s three-year technical failure to process a tax group de-registration.

Fiscal Policy & Tax ControversyIndirect & Direct Tax DisputesSensitive Geopolicy

Administrative review of AED 13.6 million in VAT and penalties, arguing against the imposition of standard-rated tax on storage facilities integral to international transport, citing consistent administrative practice and legitimate expectations based on prior Authority clarifications.

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

Due diligence for the acquisition of a manufacturer of lifesaving IV solutions with proprietary medical technologies.

Administrative LawGovernment Affairs & RegulationSensitive Geopolicy

Administrative litigation challenging the validity of ‘portal-only’ penalty notifications and the enforceability of digital adhesion contracts as a substitute for statutory service of process in tax disputes.

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

Representation of an international investment group in a cross-border M&A transaction involving the purchase of a medical solutions provider, addressing complex shareholder issues with a German minority partner and navigating Cayman Islands fund structures.

Banking & Financial InstrumentsComplex Commercial & Corporate DisputesMajor Litigation

Counsel to a UAE subsidiary of a regional industrial holding company in strategic litigation, arguing for the restriction of debt recovery to the liquidation value of pledged assets in Emirates Hills and listed securities, rather than the full facility amount.

Complex Commercial & Corporate DisputesInsolvency & Asset RecoveryMajor Litigation

Advising a creditor on the verification of insolvency proceedings commenced by a construction firm, demanding proof of compliance with Federal Bankruptcy Laws and assurances against the dissipation of assets or preferential payments.

Fiscal Policy & Tax ControversyIndirect & Direct Tax DisputesSensitive Geopolicy

Representation of a leading automotive distributor before the Tax Dispute Resolution Committee contesting late payment penalties, arguing that funds transferred via the Central Bank’s UAEFTS system before the daily cut-off constitute timely discharge of liability regardless of portal processing delays.

Complex Commercial & Corporate DisputesInsolvency & Asset RecoveryMajor Litigation

Counseling a commercial entity on the strategic filing of a liquidation application, ensuring compliance with asset coverage requirements to mitigate director liability and adhering to statutory deadlines for insolvency declaration.

Digital & Cryptocurrency LitigationMajor LitigationWhite Collar, Fraud & Investigation

Counsel to an international investor in Dubai criminal and civil actions seeking to pierce the corporate veil and establish personal director liability for the mismanagement of a crypto-wallet and investment funds.