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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 Sensitive Geopolicy.
This mandate addresses complex challenges involving Fiscal Policy & Tax Controversy.
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Judicial review proceedings challenging the imposition of AED 18.8 million in VAT and penalties, arguing against the retrospective application of tax liabilities to free-of-charge inter-governmental supplies mandated by local legislation.

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Administrative LawGovernment Affairs & RegulationSensitive Geopolicy

Strategic tax litigation for a Dubai-based trading entity challenging the constitutionality of retroactive penalties imposed due to evolving administrative guidelines and clarifications issued by the Federal Tax Authority.

Fiscal Policy & Tax ControversyIndirect & Direct Tax DisputesSensitive Geopolicy

Federal Court proceedings under UAE Tax Procedures Law between a Dubai healthcare free zone and the Federal Tax Authority regarding the retroactive application of late payment penalties to voluntary disclosures.

Asset ProtectionCritical TransactionsPrivate Wealth & Family Office

Coordinating between UAE litigation counsel and UK conveyancing solicitors to execute a court-mandated transfer of deed for a property in Westminster following the restoration of a RAK International Corporate Centre company.

Expert Testimony & Foreign LawMajor LitigationUnited States Court Proceedings

Defending foreign non-signatories in US federal court against fraudulent conveyance claims, opposing jurisdictional discovery and arguing lack of ancillary jurisdiction to enforce judgments against third parties under the Federal Arbitration Act.

Major LitigationRegulatory Enforcement & DefenseWhite Collar, Fraud & Investigation

Legal advocacy for the removal of an INTERPOL Red Notice for a high-net-worth Jordanian investor related to capital markets allegations.

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.

Critical TransactionsHNW Investment DisputesPrivate Wealth & Family Office

Counsel to a private client in a pre-litigation dispute involving the fiduciary duties of an agent, addressing claims of reputational damage and harassment arising from the management of a commercial entity and interactions with UAE financial institutions.

Expert Testimony & Foreign LawMajor LitigationUnited States Court Proceedings

Advising foreign principals in high-stakes US litigation opposing the enforcement of an ICC arbitral award against non-signatories, defending against tortious interference claims, and managing parallel cross-border disputes involving hospitality and industrial holdings.

Commercial Contracts & RiskCorporate Governance & M&ACritical Transactions

Structuring a multi-jurisdictional licensing framework for an American software developer to distribute identity and access governance solutions across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Qatar, while navigating US export control laws.

Complex Commercial & Corporate DisputesMajor LitigationShareholder & Joint Venture Litigation

Representation of a Cyprus claimant in an application for pre-claim interim remedies before the ADGM Courts to compel the disclosure of valuation materials and facilitate voting rights for a Russian asset disposal by a company listed in Kazakhstan.