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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 Expert Testimony & Foreign Law.
The representation required a highly specialized approach to Swiss & Continental Proceedings.
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- Service: Major Litigation
- Area: Expert Testimony & Foreign Law
- Focus: Swiss & Continental Proceedings
Selected Mandate
Delivered expert opinions in ASI Global Investments Inc. v. Mr. Abbas Ibrahim Yousef Al Yousef before Swiss Canton Courts, addressing Islamic doctrines regarding agency and powers of attorney, the revocation of mandates under the UAE Civil Transactions Law, and the duty of third parties to inquire about capacity.
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Counsel to a private client on the framework and execution of a transaction brokerage agreement for a complex acquisition in the shipping sector, navigating corporate disclosure requirements and establishing dispute resolution protocols.
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