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Cassation proceedings before the Federal Supreme Court between a UAE real estate entity and the Federal Tax Authority challenging the constitutionality of Article 46 of the Tax Procedures Law regarding administrative penalty caps and legislative omission.

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Corporate Governance & M&ACritical TransactionsStrategic Governance

Legal counsel on effective anti-trust measures to mitigate abuse of market dominance and cross-border anti-competition risks.

Cross-Border Fraud & Asset TracingMajor LitigationWhite Collar, Fraud & Investigation

Advising on asset recovery and injunctive relief strategies against a blockchain technology group across the UAE and Europe following the alleged diversion of project funds and intellectual property to a newly established for-profit entity.

Construction & EngineeringGlobal ArbitrationInfrastructure & Transport

Counsel to an international MEP subcontractor in a high-value construction dispute, defending against the abusive call on on-demand bonds by a Southeast Asian main contractor for a landmark Ministry of Interior development in the State of Qatar.

Major LitigationRegulatory Enforcement & DefenseWhite Collar, Fraud & Investigation

Representation of a Levantine financial professional in criminal and civil proceedings against a North African investor, seeking compensation for defamation and threats under the UAE Penal Code following the dissolution of a Dubai-based special purpose vehicle.

Banking & Financial InstrumentsComplex Commercial & Corporate DisputesMajor Litigation

Advising a private client on the unlawful restriction of banking facilities by a regional financial institution in Abu Dhabi, alleging service negligence for failing to process updated identification documents and demanding the reinstatement of access pursuant to Circular No. 14/93.

Expert Testimony & Foreign LawMajor LitigationUnited States Court Proceedings

Acting as UAE law experts in New York Supreme Court proceedings for a pharmaceutical company and its founder against a ‘Big Four’ audit firm, providing opinions on civil conspiracy, aiding and abetting fraud, and breach of fiduciary duty under Federal UAE law.

Critical TransactionsDigital Assets & FintechE-Commerce & Data Privacy

Representation of a Dubai commercial entity in negotiating a Settlement Agreement and Release to resolve breach of contract claims regarding a failed e-commerce platform implementation, governed by English and Welsh law and subject to the jurisdiction of the DIFC Courts.

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

Legal counsel on region-wide transactional considerations and structuring for a US automated technology provider.

Expert Testimony & Foreign LawMajor LitigationUnited States Court Proceedings

Counsel to a Gulf pharmaceutical executive in opposing a motion to dismiss in New York, providing analysis on whether a DIFC summary enforcement order precludes subsequent international damages claims against Dutch and Indian banks.

Critical TransactionsHNW Investment DisputesPrivate Wealth & Family Office

Counsel to a private client in a pre-litigation dispute involving the fiduciary duties of an agent, addressing claims of reputational damage and harassment arising from the management of a commercial entity and interactions with UAE financial institutions.