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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 White Collar, Fraud & Investigation.
The representation required a highly specialized approach to Cross-Border Fraud & Asset Tracing.
Specific client identities and non-public details regarding this matter have been anonymized.
- Service: Major Litigation
- Area: White Collar, Fraud & Investigation
- Focus: Cross-Border Fraud & Asset Tracing
Selected Mandate
Pursuing English Common Law-style Mareva injunctions within the GCC region to freeze the assets of a technology holding company accused of deceit and regulatory non-compliance regarding a ‘Layer 2’ blockchain rollout.
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