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A curated archive of over 500 of our recent mandates.

Drawn from our archive of over 500 recent representations, this case study highlights our specific expertise in Critical Transactions.
This mandate addresses complex challenges involving Corporate Governance & M&A.
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Counsel to a US technology headquarters in finalizing a commercial distribution contract with a Dubai Silicon Oasis entity, addressing complex intellectual property rights, withholding tax implications for sales in Riyadh, and compliance with the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.

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Complex Commercial & Corporate DisputesMajor LitigationShareholder & Joint Venture Litigation

Advising a UK-based minority shareholder on the enforcement of share transfer provisions within the Articles of Association of a Dubai sports services company, specifically challenging the General Manager’s failure to circulate pre-emption notices to other stakeholders.

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

Counseling a foreign judgment creditor on asset recovery strategies in the UAE, securing judicial approval for the attachment of performance bonds and the disclosure of bank balances to satisfy a multimillion-dollar commercial claim.

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.

Construction & EngineeringEnergy & Industrial ProjectsGlobal Arbitration

Representing a leading energy services company as guarantor in a US$ 3.9 million payment deed for charter hire, ensuring seamless execution of dredging works for the North Field Expansion Project in Qatar.

Fiscal Policy & Tax ControversyIndirect & Direct Tax DisputesSensitive Geopolicy

Cassation appeal before the UAE Supreme Court regarding the imposition of retrospective late payment penalties on voluntary disclosures submitted to correct historical VAT returns.

Construction & EngineeringEnergy & Industrial ProjectsGlobal Arbitration

Advising a Middle Eastern supplier on legal recourse and the recovery of substantial funding costs following the material breach of a subcontracting agreement by Texas and Alberta-based partners in the energy sector.

Commercial Contracts & RiskCorporate Governance & M&ACritical Transactions

Opining on non-deliverable forward transactions and regulatory implications for a global pharmaceutical manufacturer.

Fiscal Policy & Tax ControversyIndirect & Direct Tax DisputesSensitive Geopolicy

Representation in a USD 90M tax dispute for a publicly listed developer in relation to retrospective property development taxes.

Aviation & TransportCommercial & Sectoral ArbitrationGlobal Arbitration

Counseling a marine services firm in high-stakes litigation, obtaining a stay of execution from the UAE Federal Supreme Court against a lower court’s vessel seizure order pending final adjudication of the underlying debt.

Asset ProtectionCritical TransactionsPrivate Wealth & Family Office

Advised on establishing of a legal foundation for asset protection for a High Net Worth individual.