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Drawn from our archive of over 500 recent representations, this case study highlights our specific expertise in Global Arbitration.
This mandate addresses complex challenges involving Commercial & Sectoral Arbitration.
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Counsel to a Middle Eastern technology client on pre-litigation strategy, including the assessment of ‘change request’ validity, suspensive conditions, and the quantification of damages for project delays against a global digital agency with entities in London, Chennai, and Singapore.

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Counsel to an international commercial entity in a high-stakes insurance litigation, arguing against the presumption of bad faith and the reliance on flawed expert testimony regarding the timeline of knowledge for a shipment intercepted near Ras Isa port.

Expert Testimony & Foreign LawMajor LitigationUnited Kingdom Court Proceedings

Submitted an expert report in Hortin Holdings Limited et al. v. Hurlingham Management Limited et al. before the Central London County Court, addressing DIFC Court jurisdiction, the finality of DIFC judgments, and potential conflicts of jurisdiction with onshore courts and the Joint Judicial Committee.

Commercial Contracts & RiskCorporate Governance & M&ACritical Transactions

Counseling a US professional services firm on a high-value engagement to provide organizational restructuring, executive search, and leadership development services to a multinational group, involving intricate IP licensing and milestone-based payment mechanisms.

Banking & Financial InstrumentsComplex Commercial & Corporate DisputesMajor Litigation

Representing a UAE holding company in cassation proceedings challenging the validity of an arbitration agreement within aircraft finance guarantees, citing lack of specific corporate authority and public policy violations under UAE Companies Law.

Aviation & TransportCommercial & Sectoral ArbitrationGlobal Arbitration

Counseling a Dubai-based marine services firm on recovering outstanding debts under a SUPPLYTIME 2017 agreement, managing multi-jurisdictional enforcement strategies against a Qatari counterparty and invoking third-party payment guarantees.

Complex Commercial & Corporate DisputesInsolvency & Asset RecoveryMajor Litigation

Legal action for the removal of court asset seizures against vessels related to a dredging project.

Administrative LawGovernment Affairs & RegulationSensitive Geopolicy

Representing a private individual in regulatory investigations by the Abu Dhabi Global Market Registration Authority, challenging jurisdiction under the Commercial Licensing Regulations 2015 based on lack of nexus and connected person status.

Aviation & TransportCommercial & Sectoral ArbitrationGlobal Arbitration

Representing a maritime company in a charter party dispute, issuing a final notice of default demanding US$ 6.4 million in unpaid hire and penalties, while refuting liability for unauthorized vessel modifications and equipment damage.

Banking & Financial InstrumentsComplex Commercial & Corporate DisputesMajor Litigation

Representing a major UAE entity in enforcement proceedings of an international award, challenging the validity of the tribunal’s composition due to undisclosed conflicts of interest and arbitrator bias under UAE arbitration regulations and international guidelines.

Commercial & Sectoral ArbitrationGlobal ArbitrationInsurance & Reinsurance

Insurance arbitration between a large construction firm and a major insurer regarding policy coverage.