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Drawn from our archive of over 500 recent representations, this case study highlights our specific expertise in Sensitive Geopolicy.
This mandate addresses complex challenges involving Fiscal Policy & Tax Controversy.
The representation required a highly specialized approach to Indirect & Direct Tax Disputes.
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- Service: Sensitive Geopolicy
- Area: Fiscal Policy & Tax Controversy
- Focus: Indirect & Direct Tax Disputes
Selected Mandate
Representation in a USD 90M tax dispute for a publicly listed developer in relation to retrospective property development taxes.
Related Mandates
Fiscal Policy & Tax ControversyIndirect & Direct Tax DisputesSensitive Geopolicy
Administrative litigation challenging the imposition of AED 7.1 million in VAT penalties, arguing that a voluntary disclosure made to secure a justiciable decision on a legal interpretation does not constitute a ‘correction of error’ warranting punitive measures.
Construction & EngineeringGlobal ArbitrationInfrastructure & Transport
Litigation challenging a tax assessment on AED 29.6 million in advance payments for a major infrastructure project, arguing that the ‘taxable event’ occurred upon service performance in 2017 rather than the contract date.
Major LitigationRegulatory Enforcement & DefenseWhite Collar, Fraud & Investigation
Representing a former CEO of a UAE-based construction firm in a high-stakes DIFC Court application to set aside a partial arbitral award, challenging findings of fraudulent non-disclosure and the arbitrary disregard of statutory corporate filings.
Complex Commercial & Corporate DisputesMajor LitigationShareholder & Joint Venture Litigation
Advising a UAE conglomerate in resisting the enforcement of a foreign arbitral award, arguing the nullity of the arbitration agreement due to lack of corporate capacity and unauthorized execution under UAE Company Law and public policy.
Fiscal Policy & Tax ControversyIndirect & Direct Tax DisputesSensitive Geopolicy
Tax objection proceedings before the Dubai Tax Dispute Resolution Committee for a major real estate group challenging AED 1.2 million in penalties for voluntary disclosures, asserting the absence of a ‘tax advantage’ where the taxpayer maintained a credit position.
Digital & Cryptocurrency LitigationMajor LitigationWhite Collar, Fraud & Investigation
Counsel to an international investor in Dubai criminal and civil actions seeking to pierce the corporate veil and establish personal director liability for the mismanagement of a crypto-wallet and investment funds.
Construction & EngineeringGlobal ArbitrationInfrastructure & Transport
Advising a Middle Eastern subcontractor on the extension of an arbitration agreement to non-signatory shareholders and ultimate beneficial owners under Swiss law to secure enforcement against a project-specific vehicle.
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.
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.
Cross-Border Fraud & Asset TracingMajor LitigationWhite Collar, Fraud & Investigation