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Drawn from our archive of over 500 recent representations, this case study highlights our specific expertise in Sensitive Geopolicy.
This mandate addresses complex challenges involving Government Affairs & Regulation.
The representation required a highly specialized approach to Administrative Law.
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- Service: Sensitive Geopolicy
- Area: Government Affairs & Regulation
- Focus: Administrative Law
Selected Mandate
Cassation appeal before the UAE Supreme Court contesting the dismissal of a counterclaim in a tax dispute, arguing that the procedural provisions for cross-claims under the Civil Procedure Law apply in the absence of specific tax regulations.
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Complex Commercial & Corporate DisputesMajor LitigationShareholder & Joint Venture Litigation
Representing a prominent UAE family conglomerate in multi-jurisdictional litigation against a US financier and third-party funder, resisting the enforcement of foreign awards against shareholders by asserting the exclusive jurisdiction of onshore UAE courts.
Fiscal Policy & Tax ControversyRegulatory & Licensing Fiscal IssuesSensitive Geopolicy
Representation of a UAE-based tobacco manufacturer before the Federal Supreme Court challenging the imposition of Excise Tax on moisture loss during production, arguing that evaporated moisture does not constitute a taxable ‘Excise Good’ under Executive Regulation No. 37 of 2017.
Cross-Border Fraud & Asset TracingMajor LitigationWhite Collar, Fraud & Investigation
Acting for a South Asian multinational in civil claims attached to criminal proceedings in the United Arab Emirates, seeking restitution for funds embezzled through a credit facility established for a Middle Eastern real estate project.
Construction & EngineeringGlobal ArbitrationInfrastructure & Transport
Representation of a leading regional irrigation and infrastructure contractor in ADCCAC arbitration proceedings against the Western Region Municipality, involving complex contractual claims exceeding AED 40 million related to the Hameem development project in Abu Dhabi.
Complex Commercial & Corporate DisputesMajor LitigationShareholder & Joint Venture Litigation
Counsel to a private joint stock company in overturning a cassation judgment by invoking new procedural amendments, citing conflict with established legal principles regarding the liability of foreign purchasers for shareholder dues in a cross-border acquisition.
Commercial & Sectoral ArbitrationGlobal ArbitrationInsurance & Reinsurance
Insurance dispute between a HNW individual and a global insurer for Directors & Officers (D&O) insurance coverage.
Corporate Governance & M&ACritical TransactionsM&A & Due Diligence
Legal counsel on region-wide transactional considerations and structuring for a US automated technology provider.
Fiscal Policy & Tax ControversyRegulatory & Licensing Fiscal IssuesSensitive Geopolicy
Tax litigation before the Federal Courts Instance challenging the reclassification of nutritional supplements and medicated cosmetics as standard-rated goods, relying on Ministry of Health registration certificates to establish zero-rating eligibility.
Commercial DevelopmentConstruction & EngineeringGlobal Arbitration
Representation in a USD 18M dispute between an agriculture subcontractor and an Australian main contractor regarding project delays.
Construction & EngineeringGlobal ArbitrationInfrastructure & Transport