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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.
The representation required a highly specialized approach to Commercial Contracts & Risk.
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- Service: Critical Transactions
- Area: Corporate Governance & M&A
- Focus: Commercial Contracts & Risk
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Counsel to a Middle Eastern acquirer in identifying and mitigating ‘red flag’ risks associated with a healthcare target, including the restructuring of legacy related-party agreements with an investment house, environmental compliance for industrial facilities, and potential litigation exposure.
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Counsel to a UAE subsidiary of a regional industrial holding company in strategic litigation, arguing for the restriction of debt recovery to the liquidation value of pledged assets in Emirates Hills and listed securities, rather than the full facility amount.
Commercial & Sectoral ArbitrationGlobal ArbitrationInsurance & Reinsurance
Representing the former CEO of a UAE-based construction firm in a DIAC arbitration against an international insurer, claiming US$ 10 million under a D&O liability policy and challenging coverage denial based on alleged non-disclosure and conduct exclusions.
Complex Commercial & Corporate DisputesMajor LitigationShareholder & Joint Venture Litigation
Representation of a UAE holding company in a high-value reconsideration petition before the Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation, challenging a final judgment on grounds of res judicata established by a Supreme Court of Oman ruling regarding a British Virgin Islands entity.
Expert Testimony & Foreign LawMajor LitigationUnited Kingdom Court Proceedings
Defending UAE-based individuals and corporates against committal applications in English proceedings, arguing that compliance with foreign disclosure orders would violate domestic professional secrecy and state security laws carrying custodial sentences.
Complex Commercial & Corporate DisputesMajor LitigationShareholder & Joint Venture Litigation
Representation of a Russian national in a shareholder dispute concerning the beneficial ownership of a UAE limited liability company, including defense strategies against claims of misrepresentation and misuse of agency powers during the transfer of 75% of the company’s capital.
Fiscal Policy & Tax ControversyRegulatory & Licensing Fiscal IssuesSensitive Geopolicy
Defense counsel for a logistics multinational in a VAT dispute contesting the Authority’s jurisdiction to reclassify licensed commercial activities based on regulatory permits from other government entities rather than the actual nature of supply.
Complex Commercial & Corporate DisputesMajor LitigationShareholder & Joint Venture Litigation
Advising a minority GDR holder on corporate governance and disclosure obligations regarding a USD 760 million asset sale by an ADGM public company with primary operations in Russia and securities listed on the Kazakhstan (AIX) and Moscow exchanges.
Expert Testimony & Foreign LawMajor LitigationUnited States Court Proceedings
Counseling UAE defendants in complex cross-border litigation, asserting forum non conveniens in the Southern District of New York given parallel execution proceedings in Abu Dhabi and the DIFC regarding the same arbitral award.
Global ArbitrationInvestor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS)Procedural Strategy & Enforcement
Counseling an international contractor on the recognition of foreign arbitral awards in the UAE, navigating conflicting jurisdictional arguments between civil law and common law courts regarding the legal seat of arbitration.
Administrative LawGovernment Affairs & RegulationSensitive Geopolicy