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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 of a facilities management provider before the Tax Dispute Resolution Committee contesting AED 27.6 million in penalties, arguing that late payment fines under Clause 9 of Cabinet Decision No. 40/2017 do not apply to Voluntary Disclosures.
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Insurance arbitration between a large construction firm and a major insurer regarding policy coverage.
Construction & EngineeringEnergy & Industrial ProjectsGlobal Arbitration
Representation of a UAE-based general contracting firm in urgent proceedings before the Abu Dhabi Urgent Matters Court to block the abusive liquidation of an AED 24.5 million performance bond related to an offshore oil field development project on Zirku Island.
Commercial DevelopmentConstruction & EngineeringGlobal Arbitration
Advising a GCC-based specialized subcontractor on the validity of waiver of claim provisions and the statutory limitations on fixed damages under Federal Law No. 5/1985 for a design and build project in the Gulf region.
Cross-Border Fraud & Asset TracingMajor LitigationWhite Collar, Fraud & Investigation
Representation of an Indian claimant in a GCC multi-jurisdictional fraud supply claim related to a major infrastructure project.
Corporate Governance & M&ACritical TransactionsM&A & Due Diligence
Legal counsel on region-wide transactional considerations and structuring for a US automated technology provider.
Expert Testimony & Foreign LawMajor LitigationUnited States Court Proceedings
Provided co-authored foreign legal affirmations and affidavits in Dr. Bavaguthu Raghuram Shetty et al v. Bank of Baroda et al. before the Supreme Court of the State of New York, addressing analogous causes of action under UAE, DIFC, and ADGM law including civil conspiracy, fraud, and breach of fiduciary duty, and analyzing conflicts of law and res judicata standards.
Commercial DevelopmentConstruction & EngineeringGlobal Arbitration
Representing an Abu Dhabi construction company in court-appointed expert proceedings in Umm Al Quwain, challenging claims for additional works based on ‘back-to-back’ payment clauses and the premature nature of the subcontractor’s lawsuit.
Fiscal Policy & Tax ControversyIndirect & Direct Tax DisputesSensitive Geopolicy
Federal Court proceedings under UAE VAT legislation between a government-owned utility provider and the Federal Tax Authority regarding the imposition of AED 114 million in penalties following a retroactive tariff reduction mandated by the Supreme Committee for Water and Electricity.
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.
Fiscal Policy & Tax ControversyIndirect & Direct Tax DisputesSensitive Geopolicy