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Drawn from our archive of over 500 recent representations, this case study highlights our specific expertise in Major Litigation.
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Cryptocurrency arbitration involving a click-wrap agreement with emergency procedures for asset freezing.

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Commercial DevelopmentConstruction & EngineeringGlobal Arbitration

Advising a Middle Eastern developer on the legal implications of a court-appointed expert’s report evaluating a multi-million dirham construction contract termination, including the analysis of completion delays, defect liability periods, and final account reconciliation under UAE law.

Fiscal Policy & Tax ControversyIndirect & Direct Tax DisputesSensitive Geopolicy

Judicial review proceedings for a UAE free zone entity contesting the imposition of additional penalties, arguing that voluntary disclosures create a new payment deadline distinct from the original tax return.

Major LitigationRegulatory Enforcement & DefenseWhite Collar, Fraud & Investigation

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.

Fiscal Policy & Tax ControversyIndirect & Direct Tax DisputesSensitive Geopolicy

Federal Court proceedings under UAE VAT legislation between a commercial group and the Federal Tax Authority regarding the rejection of input tax refunds based on the Authority’s requirement to verify upstream tax settlements by third-party suppliers.

Commercial Space OperationsSensitive GeopolicySpace Law & Policy

Counseling an international satellite communications provider on Ka-band frequency allocations, equipment certification requirements, and spectrum authorization timelines for deploying mobile broadband services to government and commercial sectors.

Expert Testimony & Foreign LawMajor LitigationUnited States Court Proceedings

Advising foreign principals in high-stakes US litigation opposing the enforcement of an ICC arbitral award against non-signatories, defending against tortious interference claims, and managing parallel cross-border disputes involving hospitality and industrial holdings.

Banking & Financial InstrumentsComplex Commercial & Corporate DisputesMajor Litigation

Federal execution proceedings regarding a tax judgment between a major UAE bank and the Federal Tax Authority challenging the validity of an executive writ issued against a dissolved legacy entity following a statutory merger.

Commercial Space OperationsSensitive GeopolicySpace Law & Policy

Advised a commercial space firm on federal lobbying strategy before Congress and executive agencies.

Banking & Financial InstrumentsComplex Commercial & Corporate DisputesMajor Litigation

Representation of a Middle Eastern investor in a commercial lawsuit against a British multinational bank regarding the unauthorized liquidation of Chinese energy sector bonds held as collateral for a credit facility.

Banking & Financial InstrumentsComplex Commercial & Corporate DisputesMajor Litigation

Counseling a private joint stock company in multi-jurisdictional litigation, filing a cassation appeal to the Joint Judicial Tribunal to resolve parallel proceedings concerning the annulment of financial guarantees and the recognition of foreign awards.