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Drawn from our archive of over 500 recent representations, this case study highlights our specific expertise in Major Litigation.
This mandate addresses complex challenges involving White Collar, Fraud & Investigation.
The representation required a highly specialized approach to Digital & Cryptocurrency Litigation.
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- Service: Major Litigation
- Area: White Collar, Fraud & Investigation
- Focus: Digital & Cryptocurrency Litigation
Selected Mandate
Counsel to an international investor in Dubai criminal and civil actions seeking to pierce the corporate veil and establish personal director liability for the mismanagement of a crypto-wallet and investment funds.
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Advising an international contractor on UAE criminal proceedings against a British-affiliated supplier for forgery and fraud, involving the double-invoicing of materials and unauthorized drawdowns from Gulf banking facilities.
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Counsel to a private client in a pre-litigation dispute involving the fiduciary duties of an agent, addressing claims of reputational damage and harassment arising from the management of a commercial entity and interactions with UAE financial institutions.
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Representation of a Dubai electronics retailer in DIFC Court proceedings, obtaining a stay order under Decree No. 19 of 2016 pending the resolution of a jurisdictional conflict by the Joint Judicial Tribunal.
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Advising an individual director on the enforcement of a Board Member Agreement and recovery of outstanding fees from a shipping holdings entity registered in Abu Dhabi and its affiliates.
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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.
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