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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 Economic Policy & Sanctions.
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- Service: Sensitive Geopolicy
- Area: Fiscal Policy & Tax Controversy
- Focus: Economic Policy & Sanctions
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Counsel to a domestic public utilities company in a dispute with the Federal government over tariff structures.
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Representation of a leading UAE real estate developer before the Tax Dispute Resolution Committee regarding the VAT classification of ‘serviced apartments’, challenging the Federal Tax Authority’s reliance on contractual terminology over the actual residential nature of the units for the application of the zero-rating.
Banking & Financial InstrumentsComplex Commercial & Corporate DisputesMajor Litigation
Representation of a UAE-based industrial group chairman in a high-value banking dispute against an investment bank, submitting expert evidence regarding the negligent encashment of AED 108 million in guarantees for a major Palm Jumeirah hotel development.
Construction & EngineeringGlobal ArbitrationInfrastructure & Transport
Representation of a UAE electromechanical contractor in an ICC arbitration seated in Geneva, Switzerland against a Lebanese construction conglomerate regarding delay damages and outstanding payments for a major infrastructure project.
Digital & Cryptocurrency LitigationMajor LitigationWhite Collar, Fraud & Investigation
High-value litigation concerning the intellectual property rights associated with non-fungible token (NFT) assets.
Global ArbitrationInvestor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS)Sovereign & Government Disputes
Counsel to a heavy civil engineering contractor on a turnkey project dispute with a State oil field operator.
Fiscal Policy & Tax ControversyIndirect & Direct Tax DisputesSensitive Geopolicy
Urgent request to stay execution proceedings for a multinational technology company, arguing the premature enforcement of a AED 5 million tax penalty pending the outcome of a substantive appeal before the Federal Supreme Court.
Commercial Contracts & RiskCorporate Governance & M&ACritical Transactions
Counsel to an international retail conglomerate in managing pre-litigation correspondence and liability assessment under United Arab Emirates law regarding a commercial dispute with a regional electronics supplier.
Banking & Financial InstrumentsComplex Commercial & Corporate DisputesMajor Litigation
Defense counsel for a UAE bank in execution proceedings challenging the enforcement of tax penalties on grounds of procedural invalidity under Article 40 of the Tax Procedures Law and the pursuit of a debt previously settled by the legal successor.
Digital & Cryptocurrency LitigationMajor LitigationWhite Collar, Fraud & Investigation
Arbitration against exchange platforms related to market crashes, price drops, and systemic trading issues.
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