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Representation in a dispute between a steel supplier and an Italian main contractor related to a USD 1.5B project.

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Commercial & Sectoral ArbitrationGlobal ArbitrationInsurance & Reinsurance

Advising a Middle Eastern logistics firm on appellate strategy before the Dubai Courts, contesting a judgment that voided insurance coverage based on alleged non-disclosure of vessel seizure by Coalition Forces in Saudi waters.

Global ArbitrationInvestor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS)Treaty Claims (BITs & MAs)

Representation in UNCITRAL proceedings under a Bilateral Investment Treaty between an Indian manufacturer and an EMEA State.

Expert Testimony & Foreign LawMajor LitigationUnited States Court Proceedings

Acting as UAE law experts in New York Supreme Court proceedings for a pharmaceutical company and its founder against a ‘Big Four’ audit firm, providing opinions on civil conspiracy, aiding and abetting fraud, and breach of fiduciary duty under Federal UAE law.

Commercial & Sectoral ArbitrationGlobal ArbitrationTechnology & Telecommunications

Representation of a regional digital entertainment provider in DIFC-LCIA arbitration proceedings against a UAE retail conglomerate regarding the breach of a distribution agreement covering territories in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the GCC.

Construction & EngineeringGlobal ArbitrationInfrastructure & Transport

Legal action for the prevention of a performance bond liquidation for a USD 40M project against a major contractor.

Aviation & TransportCommercial & Sectoral ArbitrationGlobal Arbitration

Advising a logistics company on appealing a vessel arrest order in Umm Al Quwain, arguing the invalidity of seizure due to the absence of a proven maritime debt and the expiration of navigation licenses.

Commercial & Sectoral ArbitrationGlobal ArbitrationTechnology & Telecommunications

Arbitration between a global electronics manufacturer and a retailer over distribution and licensing rights.

Complex Commercial & Corporate DisputesInsolvency & Asset RecoveryMajor Litigation

Counseling a commercial entity on potential personal liability claims against directors and shareholders of an insolvent company, seeking warrants regarding asset disposal, speculative spending, and the maintenance of proper commercial books.

Commercial DevelopmentConstruction & EngineeringGlobal Arbitration

Dispute resolution between an agriculture subcontractor and an Australian main contractor regarding payment terms.

Administrative LawGovernment Affairs & RegulationSensitive Geopolicy

Objection proceedings against the Federal Tax Authority challenging the constitutionality of retroactive tax assessments on off-plan commercial sales and the statutory interpretation of transitional ‘time of supply’ rules.