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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 Sensitive Geopolicy.
This mandate addresses complex challenges involving Space Law & Policy.
The representation required a highly specialized approach to Commercial Space Operations.
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- Service: Sensitive Geopolicy
- Area: Space Law & Policy
- Focus: Commercial Space Operations
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Counseled a European launch services provider on cross-border launch operations, liability exposure, and international treaty compliance.
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Commercial & Sectoral ArbitrationGlobal ArbitrationInsurance & Reinsurance
Advising a former director of a Dubai-listed construction conglomerate on a multi-million dirham D&O insurance claim, securing coverage for defense costs across four civil disputes involving alleged breaches of fiduciary duty.
Expert Testimony & Foreign LawMajor LitigationUnited States Court Proceedings
Submitted expert declarations in CesFin Ventures LLC v. Al Ghaith Holding Company PSJC et al. before the US District Court (SDNY), supporting a Motion to Dismiss by addressing the validity of arbitration award assignments under UAE law, the effect of cassation stays, and opposing jurisdictional discovery in the context of parallel enforcement proceedings.
Digital & Cryptocurrency LitigationMajor LitigationWhite Collar, Fraud & Investigation
Representation regarding the improper execution of trade orders on one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges.
Commercial DevelopmentConstruction & EngineeringGlobal Arbitration
Counsel to a European contractor regarding the enforceability of consequential loss exclusions versus delay liquidated damages under UAE Civil Code Articles 292 and 389, involving a dispute over a commercial development in the Middle East.
Commercial DevelopmentConstruction & EngineeringGlobal Arbitration
Advisory mandate regarding the tax implications of reclassifying hotel apartments as residential units, assessing the impact of licensing status, contractual terms, and Dubai Land Department regulations on VAT liability.
Fiscal Policy & Tax ControversyIndirect & Direct Tax DisputesSensitive Geopolicy
Administrative litigation challenging the imposition of AED 7.1 million in VAT penalties, arguing that a voluntary disclosure made to secure a justiciable decision on a legal interpretation does not constitute a ‘correction of error’ warranting punitive measures.
Complex Commercial & Corporate DisputesInsolvency & Asset RecoveryMajor Litigation
Counsel to an international supplier in assessing the recovery prospects from a Creditor Trust following the reorganization of a North American debtor, balancing litigation costs against potential distributions in a US insolvency context.
Commercial Contracts & RiskCorporate Governance & M&ACritical Transactions
Advising a US-based management consultancy on a multi-million dollar Master Services Agreement and Statement of Work with a Dubai-based conglomerate for the strategic design and operational establishment of an executive chairman’s office.
Digital & Cryptocurrency LitigationMajor LitigationWhite Collar, Fraud & Investigation
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.
Banking & Financial InstrumentsComplex Commercial & Corporate DisputesMajor Litigation