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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 UAE law evidence to the UK High Court in a high-value fraud case, advising on criminal and civil liabilities for disclosing protected secrets under UAE Penal Code and Companies Law in response to worldwide freezing orders.

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Global ArbitrationInvestor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS)Procedural Strategy & Enforcement

Advising an international contractor on the enforcement of a ratified AED 42 million arbitral award, contesting the appellate court’s refusal to recognize concurrent execution jurisdictions within the UAE federal system.

Commercial Contracts & RiskCorporate Governance & M&ACritical Transactions

Advising a California-based cybersecurity firm on the negotiation and drafting of a software distribution agreement with a UAE technology partner, establishing exclusive jurisdiction within the Dubai International Financial Centre courts for cross-border disputes.

Fiscal Policy & Tax ControversyIndirect & Direct Tax DisputesSensitive Geopolicy

Litigation challenging the validity of AED 5 million in administrative penalties, asserting that penalties for late payment cannot be applied to periods where the underlying tax liability was fully settled prior to voluntary disclosure.

Commercial Contracts & RiskCorporate Governance & M&ACritical Transactions

Advising a leading UAE electronics retailer on responding to a legal notice from a Middle Eastern trading company concerning alleged liabilities involving an Abu Dhabi-based international trading subsidiary.

Construction & EngineeringGlobal ArbitrationInfrastructure & Transport

Counsel to a Gulf-based entity in a cross-border dispute involving the enforcement of cure notices and termination provisions against North American service providers regarding a major infrastructure project in the United Arab Emirates.

Construction & EngineeringGlobal ArbitrationInfrastructure & Transport

Advising a specialized contractor in Dispute Adjudication Board proceedings against a government municipality regarding extension of time claims for infrastructure delays, site access, and regulatory approvals.

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

Representing a UAE holding company in enforcement grievance proceedings before Dubai Courts, challenging the execution of a DIFC-recognized foreign arbitral award based on jurisdictional coordination and the suspension of parallel offshore execution measures.

Critical TransactionsHNW Investment DisputesPrivate Wealth & Family Office

Advising an international executive on the termination of employment by a Dubai Free Zone technology company, specifically regarding the withdrawal of essential work tools in breach of UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021.

Complex Commercial & Corporate DisputesInsolvency & Asset RecoveryMajor Litigation

Securing a final commercial judgment in the United Arab Emirates to close liquidation proceedings for an international holding company after perfecting the transfer of foreign assets in Great Britain to the ultimate beneficial owner.

Fiscal Policy & Tax ControversyRegulatory & Licensing Fiscal IssuesSensitive Geopolicy

Representation of a UAE-based tobacco manufacturer before the Federal Supreme Court challenging the imposition of Excise Tax on moisture loss during production, arguing that evaporated moisture does not constitute a taxable ‘Excise Good’ under Executive Regulation No. 37 of 2017.