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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 Expert Testimony & Foreign Law.
The representation required a highly specialized approach to United Kingdom Court Proceedings.
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- Service: Major Litigation
- Area: Expert Testimony & Foreign Law
- Focus: United Kingdom Court Proceedings
Selected Mandate
Provided expert evidence in Commercial Bank of Dubai PSC et al. v. Abdalla Juma Majid Al Sari et al. before the UK High Court, advising on potential criminal and civil liabilities under the UAE Penal Code and Companies Law for disclosing confidential information pursuant to a Worldwide Freezing Order.
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