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Drawn from our archive of over 500 recent representations, this case study highlights our specific expertise in Critical Transactions.
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Due diligence for the acquisition of a manufacturer of lifesaving IV solutions with proprietary medical technologies.

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Commercial DevelopmentConstruction & EngineeringGlobal Arbitration

Advising a Dubai-based developer on a dispute regarding the VAT treatment of mixed-use properties, distinguishing between commercial hotel operations and residential living by leveraging utility billing classifications and Land Department registrations to refute the Authority’s commercial characterization.

Complex Commercial & Corporate DisputesMajor LitigationShareholder & Joint Venture Litigation

Acting for a board member in seeking a director disqualification order under ADGM Companies Regulations against a management executive for negligence and breach of trust, referencing Middle East court precedents on the ratification of internal breaches.

Commercial DevelopmentConstruction & EngineeringGlobal Arbitration

Strategic legal counsel for a luxury real estate developer on transitional VAT liabilities for off-plan property sales spanning the implementation of tax laws, advising on the timing of supply and the application of standard rates versus exemptions.

Banking & Financial InstrumentsComplex Commercial & Corporate DisputesMajor Litigation

Representation in a USD 40M dispute between an institutional investor and a pharmaceutical firm for misrepresentation of assets.

Complex Commercial & Corporate DisputesMajor LitigationShareholder & Joint Venture Litigation

Advising a minority GDR holder on corporate governance and disclosure obligations regarding a USD 760 million asset sale by an ADGM public company with primary operations in Russia and securities listed on the Kazakhstan (AIX) and Moscow exchanges.

Digital & Cryptocurrency LitigationMajor LitigationWhite Collar, Fraud & Investigation

Representation of a UAE-resident claimant in pursuing criminal and civil remedies against the directors of a Dutch foundation and its DIFC affiliate for deceit and conflict of interest related to the covert issuance of utility tokens.

Complex Commercial & Corporate DisputesInsolvency & Asset RecoveryMajor Litigation

Advising a large holding company on defending against injunctions filed in London, New York, and the UAE simultaneously.

Global ArbitrationInvestor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS)Treaty Claims (BITs & MAs)

ISDS dispute proceedings under a BIT between an Indian manufacturer and an EMEA State.

Commercial Space OperationsSensitive GeopolicySpace Law & Policy

Conducting a multi-jurisdictional regulatory analysis for a satellite constellation operator regarding ESIM licensing, including foreign entity restrictions, transit rights, and coordination requirements with local terrestrial and satellite operators.

Expert Testimony & Foreign LawMajor LitigationUnited Kingdom Court Proceedings

Provided expert evidence in Commercial Bank of Dubai PSC et al. v. Abdalla Juma Majid Al Sari et al. before the UK High Court, advising on potential criminal and civil liabilities under the UAE Penal Code and Companies Law for disclosing confidential information pursuant to a Worldwide Freezing Order.