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Drawn from our archive of over 500 recent representations, this case study highlights our specific expertise in Critical Transactions.
This mandate addresses complex challenges involving Digital Assets & Fintech.
The representation required a highly specialized approach to E-Commerce & Data Privacy.
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- Service: Critical Transactions
- Area: Digital Assets & Fintech
- Focus: E-Commerce & Data Privacy
Selected Mandate
Legal risk assessment to a global retailer on executing a cloud distributed order management system across borders.
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Commercial Contracts & RiskCorporate Governance & M&ACritical Transactions
Advising a foreign consultancy on media licensing requirements, intellectual property rights regarding public sector data, and regulatory compliance for a subscription-based platform in the Middle East.
Complex Commercial & Corporate DisputesInsolvency & Asset RecoveryMajor Litigation
Defending UAE heirs in real estate litigation against a global investment firm seeking to annul property transfers, arguing the non-finality of unratified foreign arbitral awards under UAE Civil Procedure rules regarding asset dissemination.
Economic Policy & SanctionsFiscal Policy & Tax ControversySensitive Geopolicy
Counsel to a domestic public utilities company in a dispute with the Federal government over tariff structures.
Critical TransactionsPrivate Wealth & Family OfficeSuccession & Family Business
Representation of a North American national in the formalization of a commercial transfer agreement for an automotive business in the Middle East, ensuring compliance with local economic department regulations and civil code provisions on ownership.
Corporate Governance & M&ACritical TransactionsStrategic Governance
Advising an international tax technology firm on corporate structuring, foreign direct investment eligibility, and market entry strategies for a digital media venture in the UAE.
Construction & EngineeringGlobal ArbitrationInfrastructure & Transport
Counsel to a UAE construction entity in claiming damages and unpaid contract sums from a governmental authority for the development of strategic roadway infrastructure, managing the entire arbitral lifecycle under the rules of the Abu Dhabi Commercial Conciliation and Arbitration Center.
Commercial & Sectoral ArbitrationGlobal ArbitrationTechnology & Telecommunications
Advising a UAE-based electronics retailer on the termination of a multi-jurisdictional Master Services Agreement and Statements of Work with a UK and Indian software development group, involving complex liability caps, cross-border change order disputes, and potential DIFC litigation.
Fiscal Policy & Tax ControversyIndirect & Direct Tax DisputesSensitive Geopolicy
Representation of a non-profit professional association before the Sharjah Tax Dispute Resolution Committee contesting administrative penalties, arguing that unintentional non-compliance caused by the passing of a financial officer warrants relief under the principle of proportionality.
Administrative LawGovernment Affairs & RegulationSensitive Geopolicy
Litigation against the Federal Tax Authority regarding the impossibility of filing VAT returns due to portal errors, arguing against the imposition of late payment penalties where the Authority failed to provide a functional payment mechanism.
Global ArbitrationInvestor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS)Sovereign & Government Disputes