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Drawn from our archive of over 500 recent representations, this case study highlights our specific expertise in Sensitive Geopolicy.
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Cassation proceedings before the UAE Supreme Court regarding the evidentiary standard for electronic tax notifications, challenging the validity of a time-bar dismissal where forensic technical evidence proved non-receipt of the Authority’s decision despite its claim of dispatch.

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Construction & EngineeringGlobal ArbitrationInfrastructure & Transport

Counseling a UAE subcontractor on the strategic referral of disputes to a dedicated Subcontract DAB, navigating complex multi-tiered dispute resolution clauses to secure independent adjudication of claims against a main contractor.

Commercial & Sectoral ArbitrationGlobal ArbitrationInsurance & Reinsurance

Advising a high-net-worth individual on complex insurance coverage litigation involving multi-jurisdictional civil and criminal proceedings, asserting lifetime run-off cover rights and contesting the insurer’s rescission attempts under UAE Civil Transactions Law.

Commercial & Sectoral ArbitrationGlobal ArbitrationInsurance & Reinsurance

Counseling an executive in insurance coverage litigation against an international insurer, contesting the avoidance of a D&O policy based on alleged mismanagement and highlighting procedural irregularities in the underlying arbitral award.

Commercial DevelopmentConstruction & EngineeringGlobal Arbitration

Providing a legal opinion to a British main contractor on the interpretation of ‘direct perpetration’ versus ‘causation’ under Islamic Shari’ah principles and UAE court precedents for a construction arbitration concerning property damage and third-party claims.

Global ArbitrationInvestor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS)Procedural Strategy & Enforcement

Representing a South Korean contractor in Dubai Court proceedings, defending an ICC arbitral award against a Chinese state-owned enterprise’s set-aside application based on alleged invalidity of the arbitration agreement and non-fulfillment of preconditions.

Corporate Governance & M&ACritical TransactionsStrategic Governance

Advising the Board of Directors of a Delaware corporation on corporate governance matters, including the review of constitutional documents and the drafting of standardized executive consulting agreements to align leadership management with financial committee objectives.

Critical TransactionsHNW Investment DisputesPrivate Wealth & Family Office

Representation of a Palestinian senior executive in DIFC Court proceedings against a Lebanese engineering holding company regarding the enforcement of a USD 18 million Global Settlement Agreement involving share transfers and unpaid profit shares.

Economic Policy & SanctionsFiscal Policy & Tax ControversySensitive Geopolicy

Counsel to a domestic public utilities company in a dispute with the Federal government over tariff structures.

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

Advising a UAE resident on the legal implications of acting under a Power of Attorney for an international client, specifically defending against allegations of fraud regarding the closure of corporate bank accounts and the handling of manager’s checks.

Banking & Financial InstrumentsComplex Commercial & Corporate DisputesMajor Litigation

Counsel to high-net-worth individuals in preparing formal regulatory complaints and DIFC Court proceedings against a commercial bank, challenging the suitability of advice regarding perpetual fixed income securities and seeking damages for misrepresentation and breach of statutory duty.