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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 Expert Testimony & Foreign Law.
The representation required a highly specialized approach to United States Court Proceedings.
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- Service: Major Litigation
- Area: Expert Testimony & Foreign Law
- Focus: United States Court Proceedings
Selected Mandate
Advising foreign principals in cross-border asset recovery litigation, defending against the enforcement of an ICC award through piercing the corporate veil and contesting the application of US fraudulent transfer statutes to international transactions.
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Representing an Abu Dhabi construction company in court-appointed expert proceedings in Umm Al Quwain, challenging claims for additional works based on ‘back-to-back’ payment clauses and the premature nature of the subcontractor’s lawsuit.
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Representing a New York consulting firm in negotiating a cross-border services agreement with an Ethiopian-backed UAE entity, including complex guarantor provisions, performance-based remuneration structures, and dispute resolution via ICC arbitration in the DIFC.
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