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Legal risk assessment on knock-for-knock arrangements in a USD 30M subcontract for MEP works.

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Construction & EngineeringEnergy & Industrial ProjectsGlobal Arbitration

Representation in a dispute between a steel supplier and an Italian main contractor related to a USD 1.5B project.

Critical TransactionsPrivate Wealth & Family OfficeSuccession & Family Business

Advising a UK-based law firm on the corporate governance structure of a Middle Eastern family trust, specifically regarding the engagement of a Board Secretary for an Abu Dhabi Global Market Restricted Scope Company under English Common Law principles.

Fiscal Policy & Tax ControversyIndirect & Direct Tax DisputesSensitive Geopolicy

Federal Court proceedings under UAE VAT legislation between a government-owned utility provider and the Federal Tax Authority regarding the imposition of AED 114 million in penalties following a retroactive tariff reduction mandated by the Supreme Committee for Water and Electricity.

Complex Commercial & Corporate DisputesMajor LitigationShareholder & Joint Venture Litigation

Representing a technology company in an intellectual property dispute regarding patent ownership, issuing a final settlement offer to acquire full rights for US$ 4 million while asserting absolute ownership based on prior employment and partnership agreements.

Commercial Contracts & RiskCorporate Governance & M&ACritical Transactions

Counseling an innovation hub on protecting patent rights during the national phase entry across multiple jurisdictions, addressing potential challenges to ownership and warning against tortious interference with economic interests by former partners.

Complex Commercial & Corporate DisputesInsolvency & Asset RecoveryMajor Litigation

Representation of a Middle Eastern advisory firm in a debt recovery matter involving unpaid bookkeeping and VAT services provided to a leasing company and its Abu Dhabi Global Market special purpose vehicles.

Commercial Space OperationsSensitive GeopolicySpace Law & Policy

Counseled a European launch services provider on cross-border launch operations, liability exposure, and international treaty compliance.

Banking & Financial InstrumentsComplex Commercial & Corporate DisputesMajor Litigation

Advising a private client on the unlawful restriction of banking facilities by a regional financial institution in Abu Dhabi, alleging service negligence for failing to process updated identification documents and demanding the reinstatement of access pursuant to Circular No. 14/93.

Cross-Border Fraud & Asset TracingMajor LitigationWhite Collar, Fraud & Investigation

Representation of a Qatari branch of a leading Indian construction conglomerate in filing criminal complaints before Dubai Public Prosecution regarding the fraudulent misappropriation of over AED 6 million related to a landmark development in The Pearl-Qatar.

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.