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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 Critical Transactions.
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Representation of a Dubai commercial entity in negotiating a Settlement Agreement and Release to resolve breach of contract claims regarding a failed e-commerce platform implementation, governed by English and Welsh law and subject to the jurisdiction of the DIFC Courts.

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

Managing data insight and investigation on behalf of the claimant to pursue jurisdiction in the DIFC courts.

Aviation & TransportCommercial & Sectoral ArbitrationGlobal Arbitration

Counsel to a maritime engineering firm in executing a domestic arbitration award, navigating complex appellate litigation involving the Sharjah Federal Court of Appeal and ensuring compliance with notification protocols for corporate entities.

Fiscal Policy & Tax ControversyRegulatory & Licensing Fiscal IssuesSensitive Geopolicy

Judicial review proceedings contesting the imposition of AED 22.4 million in VAT and penalties on pharmaceutical products, asserting the Authority’s lack of jurisdiction to create new tax categories for registered medicines in the absence of Executive Regulations.

Expert Testimony & Foreign LawMajor LitigationUnited States Court Proceedings

Advising a US law firm on the distinctions between UAE civil code, DIFC common law, and ADGM regulations regarding auditor liability and the enforceability of unsigned engagement letters in a multi-jurisdictional dispute.

Digital & Cryptocurrency LitigationMajor LitigationWhite Collar, Fraud & Investigation

Complex claims concerning compensation limits, API use, market data accuracy, and insurance fund deployment.

Administrative LawGovernment Affairs & RegulationSensitive Geopolicy

Judicial review proceedings contesting the imposition of administrative penalties resulting from a 41-month tax audit, arguing that the Authority’s procedural delays constituted an administrative error warranting penalty relief.

Construction & EngineeringGlobal ArbitrationInfrastructure & Transport

Representing a construction entity in FIDIC-based dispute adjudication proceedings, pursuing claims for prolongation costs arising from delayed demarcations, town planning approvals, and utility connections.

Commercial Space OperationsSensitive GeopolicySpace Law & Policy

Counseling an international satellite communications provider on Ka-band frequency allocations, equipment certification requirements, and spectrum authorization timelines for deploying mobile broadband services to government and commercial sectors.

Construction & EngineeringGlobal ArbitrationInfrastructure & Transport

Representation of a leading regional irrigation and infrastructure contractor in ADCCAC arbitration proceedings against the Western Region Municipality, involving complex contractual claims exceeding AED 40 million related to the Hameem development project in Abu Dhabi.

Critical TransactionsDigital Assets & FintechNFT & Web3 Structuring

Counsel to international designers in a complex commercial transaction involving the development of CGI characters and environments for a blockchain-based wealth management fund, establishing revenue-sharing mechanisms via smart contracts and dispute resolution through ICC arbitration.