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Drawn from our archive of over 500 recent representations, this case study highlights our specific expertise in Global Arbitration.
This mandate addresses complex challenges involving Construction & Engineering.
The representation required a highly specialized approach to Infrastructure & Transport.
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- Service: Global Arbitration
- Area: Construction & Engineering
- Focus: Infrastructure & Transport
Selected Mandate
Litigation against the Federal Tax Authority regarding the recovery of input VAT on construction costs and the annulment of fines imposed due to the Authority’s procedural errors and conflicting directions.
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