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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 Fiscal Policy & Tax Controversy.
The representation required a highly specialized approach to Regulatory & Licensing Fiscal Issues.
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- Service: Sensitive Geopolicy
- Area: Fiscal Policy & Tax Controversy
- Focus: Regulatory & Licensing Fiscal Issues
Selected Mandate
Comprehensive tax advisory on the classification of floating ‘Boat Houses’ in Dubai for VAT purposes, analyzing building permits and engineering reports to determine eligibility for residential zero-rating or exemption as immovable property.
Related Mandates
Fiscal Policy & Tax ControversyIndirect & Direct Tax DisputesSensitive Geopolicy
Federal Court proceedings under UAE VAT legislation between a Dubai trading company and the Federal Tax Authority regarding the rejection of input tax refunds based on upstream supply chain non-compliance.
Banking & Financial InstrumentsComplex Commercial & Corporate DisputesMajor Litigation
Representing a UAE holding company in cassation proceedings challenging the validity of a debt assignment to a global litigation funder, citing Civil Code violations regarding counter-value requirements and failure of notification prior to enforcement.
Aviation & TransportCommercial & Sectoral ArbitrationGlobal Arbitration
Representing a maritime contractor in grievance proceedings before the UAE Federal Courts, challenging the precautionary seizure of vessels based on expired licenses and lack of operational nexus under UAE Maritime Commercial Law.
Expert Testimony & Foreign LawMajor LitigationUnited Kingdom Court Proceedings
Defending a UAE ultra-high-net-worth individual in UK High Court proceedings brought by a global litigation funder, challenging a worldwide freezing order by establishing the independence of corporate liability under UAE Companies Law and public policy.
Global ArbitrationInvestor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS)Treaty Claims (BITs & MAs)
ISDS dispute proceedings under a BIT between an Indian manufacturer and an EMEA State.
Construction & EngineeringEnergy & Industrial ProjectsGlobal Arbitration
Reconsideration application before the Federal Tax Authority for a UAE national oil company challenging VAT assessments on storage tank rentals, arguing for ‘out-of-scope’ classification as real estate supplies within a Designated Zone.
Corporate Governance & M&ACritical TransactionsM&A & Due Diligence
Legal counsel on regulatory compliance with a securities authority for a cross-jurisdictional reverse merger transaction.
Global ArbitrationInvestor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS)Treaty Claims (BITs & MAs)
ISDS dispute proceedings under an OIC treaty between a Jordanian investor and an EMEA State.
Fiscal Policy & Tax ControversyIndirect & Direct Tax DisputesSensitive Geopolicy
Federal execution proceedings regarding a tax judgment between a UAE consultancy and the Federal Tax Authority seeking a stay of enforcement based on an extra-judicial suspension agreement confirmed via email correspondence.
Commercial DevelopmentConstruction & EngineeringGlobal Arbitration