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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 Complex Commercial & Corporate Disputes.
The representation required a highly specialized approach to Banking & Financial Instruments.
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- Service: Major Litigation
- Area: Complex Commercial & Corporate Disputes
- Focus: Banking & Financial Instruments
Selected Mandate
Federal Court proceedings under UAE VAT legislation between a major UAE bank and the Federal Tax Authority regarding the enforceability of tax obligations and voluntary disclosures against a dissolved entity following a statutory merger.
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Counsel to a UAE-headquartered contractor in structuring a QAR 188 million damages claim for repudiatory breach, involving complex ‘global’ claims for delay and disruption on a Phase 2 infrastructure project in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region.
Fiscal Policy & Tax ControversyIndirect & Direct Tax DisputesSensitive Geopolicy
Litigation regarding the recovery of AED 4.4 million in excess refundable tax and associated damages, challenging the Authority’s refusal to process refunds or allow set-off pending the verification of third-party supplier payments.
Construction & EngineeringGlobal ArbitrationInfrastructure & Transport
Counsel to a Middle Eastern infrastructure developer in a high-stakes dispute regarding the construction of contractor accommodation facilities, securing a judicial order to suspend bond encashment pending the resolution of substantive claims in arbitration.
Commercial Contracts & RiskCorporate Governance & M&ACritical Transactions
Representation of a Dubai-headquartered consumer goods distributor in early-stage dispute resolution and internal investigations regarding claims asserted by a GCC commercial partner.
Digital & Cryptocurrency LitigationMajor LitigationWhite Collar, Fraud & Investigation
Litigation of claims against unlicensed virtual asset service providers operating in regulated jurisdictions.
Commercial & Sectoral ArbitrationEnergy & Industrial ProjectsGlobal Arbitration
Representation of a Sharjah-based offshore services provider in Federal Supreme Court proceedings, defending against an annulment action for a commercial arbitration award on the grounds of time-bar under the UAE Federal Arbitration Law.
Critical TransactionsDigital Assets & FintechE-Commerce & Data Privacy
Representation of a Dubai commercial entity in negotiating a Settlement Agreement and Release to resolve breach of contract claims regarding a failed e-commerce platform implementation, governed by English and Welsh law and subject to the jurisdiction of the DIFC Courts.
Fiscal Policy & Tax ControversyIndirect & Direct Tax DisputesSensitive Geopolicy
Judicial review proceedings challenging the imposition of AED 4.3 million in tax penalties, arguing against the retrospective application of late payment penalties to voluntary disclosures and contesting the dismissal of counterclaims related to transitional contract adjustments.
Construction & EngineeringGlobal ArbitrationInfrastructure & Transport
Legal action for the prevention of a performance bond liquidation for a USD 40M project against a major contractor.
Global ArbitrationInvestor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS)Procedural Strategy & Enforcement