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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.
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Providing expert testimony for a New York litigation regarding UAE statutes of limitation and the viability of unjust enrichment claims by a shareholder against a corporate auditor, citing Dubai Cassation Court and Federal Supreme Court precedents.

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Expert Testimony & Foreign LawMajor LitigationSwiss & Continental Proceedings

Expert witness testimony before the Swiss courts in a USD 30M dispute on UAE laws relating to proxy powers.

Expert Testimony & Foreign LawMajor LitigationUnited States Court Proceedings

Counsel to a Gulf pharmaceutical executive in opposing a motion to dismiss in New York, providing analysis on whether a DIFC summary enforcement order precludes subsequent international damages claims against Dutch and Indian banks.

Critical TransactionsHNW Investment DisputesPrivate Wealth & Family Office

Counsel to a high-net-worth individual in a real estate controversy, defending against a developer’s demand to demolish a swimming pool and boundary wall extension, and negotiating compliance with Dubai planning and construction standards.

Administrative LawGovernment Affairs & RegulationSensitive Geopolicy

Objection proceedings against the Federal Tax Authority concerning the annulment of administrative penalties where tax errors arose from good faith reliance on conflicting instructions issued by a federal authority regarding the taxability of services.

Commercial DevelopmentConstruction & EngineeringGlobal Arbitration

Representation of a local contracting company in urgent commercial proceedings before the Dubai Courts, securing the appointment of a specialized engineering expert to document project status, assess completion rates, and determine outstanding liabilities in a dispute with a regional investment management firm.

Critical TransactionsDigital Assets & FintechE-Commerce & Data Privacy

Legal risk assessment to a global retailer on executing a cloud distributed order management system across borders.

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

Advising a global digital asset organization on criminal complaints and civil claims in The Netherlands against a European foundation for fraudulent investment solicitation and unauthorized token dilution.

Complex Commercial & Corporate DisputesMajor LitigationShareholder & Joint Venture Litigation

Representation of a UAE holding company in a high-value reconsideration petition before the Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation, challenging a final judgment on grounds of res judicata established by a Supreme Court of Oman ruling regarding a British Virgin Islands entity.

Fiscal Policy & Tax ControversyIndirect & Direct Tax DisputesSensitive Geopolicy

Federal Supreme Court proceedings regarding a 16.5 million AED VAT dispute between a Dubai conglomerate and the Federal Tax Authority challenging the procedural validity of a tax assessment for lack of detailed reasoning and the retroactive application of administrative guidelines.

Complex Commercial & Corporate DisputesMajor LitigationShareholder & Joint Venture Litigation

Representing a construction firm in litigation involving the joinder of a Chinese EPC contractor, asserting defenses based on the distinct corporate identities of group entities and the finality of prior judgments regarding subcontractor dues.