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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 Major Litigation.
This mandate addresses complex challenges involving White Collar, Fraud & Investigation.
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Counseling a business owner on potential conflicts of interest and fiduciary duties in relation to an ADGM regulatory investigation involving multiple related entities, ensuring the protection of reputational and commercial interests.

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Banking & Financial InstrumentsComplex Commercial & Corporate DisputesMajor Litigation

Counsel to a private client in a commercial claim before court-appointed experts, challenging the actions of a Sharjah-based financial institution’s former management for failing to mitigate losses and enforce judicial orders suspending the liquidation of performance bonds.

Cross-Border Fraud & Asset TracingMajor LitigationWhite Collar, Fraud & Investigation

Representing a UAE holding company before the Joint Judicial Tribunal regarding a positive conflict of jurisdiction between onshore and DIFC courts, challenging the enforcement of a foreign arbitral award and associated freezing orders.

Sensitive GeopolicySovereign Space StrategySpace Law & Policy

Advised sovereign Latin American state on the development and legal architecture of its national spaceport.

Cross-Border Fraud & Asset TracingMajor LitigationWhite Collar, Fraud & Investigation

Acting for a South Asian multinational in civil claims attached to criminal proceedings in the United Arab Emirates, seeking restitution for funds embezzled through a credit facility established for a Middle Eastern real estate project.

Commercial Contracts & RiskCorporate Governance & M&ACritical Transactions

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.

Major LitigationRegulatory Enforcement & DefenseWhite Collar, Fraud & Investigation

Counsel to a HNW real estate mogul on criminal defamation, fraud, and embezzlement claims defense.

Construction & EngineeringEnergy & Industrial ProjectsGlobal Arbitration

Representation of a UAE electronics company in formal dispute proceedings against the Dubai branch of a Swiss-domiciled infrastructure firm regarding a breach of a Guaranteed Energy Savings Contract and failure to issue required financial bonds.

Aviation & TransportCommercial & Sectoral ArbitrationGlobal Arbitration

Aviation dispute regarding delivery terms between a US aircraft manufacturer and a UAE buyer.

Sensitive GeopolicySovereign Space StrategySpace Law & Policy

Advised sovereign European state in drafting its national space legislation and regulatory framework.

Complex Commercial & Corporate DisputesMajor LitigationShareholder & Joint Venture Litigation

Representation in a USD 120M derivative shareholder claim for a Canadian shareholder arising from allegations of corporate fraud.