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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 Expert Testimony & Foreign Law.
The representation required a highly specialized approach to United States Court Proceedings.
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- Service: Major Litigation
- Area: Expert Testimony & Foreign Law
- Focus: United States Court Proceedings
Selected Mandate
Expert witness testimony before the New York courts on the laws of the DIFC, ADGM, and UAE in a USD 8 billion claim.
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