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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 Complex Commercial & Corporate Disputes.
The representation required a highly specialized approach to Insolvency & Asset Recovery.
Specific client identities and non-public details regarding this matter have been anonymized.
- Service: Major Litigation
- Area: Complex Commercial & Corporate Disputes
- Focus: Insolvency & Asset Recovery
Selected Mandate
Counseling a global corporation on director liability risks and asset coverage requirements during insolvency, ensuring compliance with UAE commercial laws and mitigating personal exposure for management in cross-border liquidation scenarios.
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Representing a diversified holding company and its directors in US District Court litigation, defending against complex fraudulent conveyance claims under New York Debtor and Creditor Law concerning the alleged restructuring of real estate assets.
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Legal counsel for a UAE educational entity in a tax dispute regarding the definition of ‘Tax Benefit’, challenging penalties imposed on retroactively invoiced VAT where no financial advantage was gained from government contracts.
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Federal enforcement proceedings on behalf of a UAE trading company to recover AED 1.8 million in excess funds seized by multiple banks under a duplicate execution order for a single tax liability.
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Legal action for the prevention of a performance bond liquidation for a USD 40M project against a major contractor.
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Federal Court proceedings under UAE VAT legislation between a Dubai trading company and the Federal Tax Authority regarding the rejection of input tax refunds based on upstream supply chain non-compliance.
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Counsel to a HNW businessman in the first contempt proceedings filed before the DIFC Courts.
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