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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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Counsel to a free zone authority in an administrative dispute with the Federal government regarding jurisdiction.

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ISDS dispute proceedings under a BIT between a Chinese technology conglomerate and an EMEA State.

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Counsel to a Middle Eastern executive in navigating cross-border insolvency proceedings following a High Court of Ireland judgment, seeking consent from liquidators to dispose of assets for government-related expenses for subsidiaries in the United Arab Emirates.

Corporate Governance & M&ACritical TransactionsStrategic Governance

Counseling a US-based entity’s Board on complex cross-border engagement structures, negotiating governing law provisions blending Delaware corporate law with ADGM privilege rules, and establishing ICC expedited arbitration protocols seated in the Abu Dhabi Global Market.

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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.

Construction & EngineeringGlobal ArbitrationInfrastructure & Transport

Representing a Jordanian construction company in ICC arbitration proceedings, providing strategic counsel on procedural matters and critiquing tribunal-appointed expert reports concerning complex industry disputes and technical specifications.

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Defending a private joint stock company against enforcement actions by international creditors, pursuing a cassation appeal based on the nullity of financial assignment documents, procedural irregularities, and jurisdictional challenges regarding specific performance orders.

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

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Representation in a USD 18M dispute between an agriculture subcontractor and an Australian main contractor regarding project delays.

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Media licensing and content dispute between a Saudi news media company and a global production firm.

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Advised Asian defense firm on acquisition and legal operation of advanced unmanned aerial drones.