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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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Banking & Financial InstrumentsComplex Commercial & Corporate DisputesMajor Litigation

Representing a diversified investment holding company in an application to set aside a DIFC Court order recognizing an international arbitral award, citing abuse of process and coordinating parallel onshore litigation regarding guarantee validity.

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.

Commercial & Sectoral ArbitrationGlobal ArbitrationInsurance & Reinsurance

Representation in the first insurance dispute arising out of the Yemen War valued at USD 30M for a global O&G supplier.

Expert Testimony & Foreign LawMajor LitigationUnited States Court Proceedings

Representing ultra-high-net-worth individuals in US federal court proceedings regarding the alleged dissipation of US$ 190 million in real estate and corporate assets, challenging alter ego liability and tortious interference claims.

Fiscal Policy & Tax ControversyIndirect & Direct Tax DisputesSensitive Geopolicy

Defense counsel in execution proceedings challenging the enforcement of a tax judgment on grounds that the underlying debt is not yet definitive, citing ongoing cassation proceedings and the absence of a final, unappealable writ.

Commercial & Sectoral ArbitrationGlobal ArbitrationInsurance & Reinsurance

Counsel to an international commercial entity in a high-stakes insurance litigation, arguing against the presumption of bad faith and the reliance on flawed expert testimony regarding the timeline of knowledge for a shipment intercepted near Ras Isa port.

Fiscal Policy & Tax ControversyIndirect & Direct Tax DisputesSensitive Geopolicy

Representation of a facilities management provider before the Tax Dispute Resolution Committee contesting AED 27.6 million in penalties, arguing that late payment fines under Clause 9 of Cabinet Decision No. 40/2017 do not apply to Voluntary Disclosures.

Fiscal Policy & Tax ControversyIndirect & Direct Tax DisputesSensitive Geopolicy

Objection proceedings against the Federal Tax Authority regarding the annulment of administrative fines for alleged late VAT settlement, establishing that taxpayer obligations are met upon initiating payment through Authority-approved channels within the statutory deadline.

Banking & Financial InstrumentsComplex Commercial & Corporate DisputesMajor Litigation

Representing a UAE holding company in cassation proceedings challenging the validity of a debt assignment to a global litigation funder, citing Civil Code violations regarding counter-value requirements and failure of notification prior to enforcement.

Digital & Cryptocurrency LitigationMajor LitigationWhite Collar, Fraud & Investigation

Representation of a major cryptocurrency foundation in cross-border civil and criminal proceedings in the UAE and the Netherlands against a blockchain development conglomerate and its directors regarding allegations of fraud, unauthorized token minting, and regulatory breaches.