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Drawn from our archive of over 500 recent representations, this case study highlights our specific expertise in Major Litigation.
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Representation of a Middle Eastern investor in a commercial lawsuit against a British multinational bank regarding the unauthorized liquidation of Chinese energy sector bonds held as collateral for a credit facility.

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Commercial DevelopmentConstruction & EngineeringGlobal Arbitration

Representation of an American project management consultancy in negotiating reciprocal liability caps and evidentiary thresholds for indemnification claims in a construction agreement governed by United Arab Emirates law.

Fiscal Policy & Tax ControversyIndirect & Direct Tax DisputesSensitive Geopolicy

Judicial review proceedings for a UAE free zone entity contesting the imposition of additional penalties, arguing that voluntary disclosures create a new payment deadline distinct from the original tax return.

Construction & EngineeringGlobal ArbitrationInfrastructure & Transport

Judicial review proceedings before the Abu Dhabi Federal Court contesting the imposition of VAT and penalties on pre-implementation construction services, seeking the appointment of an engineering expert to verify the timing of supply.

Critical TransactionsPrivate Wealth & Family OfficeSuccession & Family Business

Representation of a real estate investor in a tax dispute concerning the ‘first supply’ VAT exemption and administrative liability for double taxation resulting from inconsistent regulatory guidance on intra-family asset transfers.

Major LitigationRegulatory Enforcement & DefenseWhite Collar, Fraud & Investigation

Representation of a Levantine financial professional in criminal and civil proceedings against a North African investor, seeking compensation for defamation and threats under the UAE Penal Code following the dissolution of a Dubai-based special purpose vehicle.

Administrative LawGovernment Affairs & RegulationSensitive Geopolicy

Administrative litigation challenging the validity of ‘portal-only’ penalty notifications and the enforceability of digital adhesion contracts as a substitute for statutory service of process in tax disputes.

Commercial DevelopmentConstruction & EngineeringGlobal Arbitration

Representation of a regional MEP subcontractor in urgent proceedings before the Qatar Courts to attach a QAR 48.5 million performance bond following the alleged wrongful termination of a contract for a major downtown development in Doha.

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

Advising a UAE resident on the legal implications of acting under a Power of Attorney for an international client, specifically defending against allegations of fraud regarding the closure of corporate bank accounts and the handling of manager’s checks.

Government Affairs & RegulationSensitive GeopolicySovereign Defense & Immunity

Engaged in high-level Track I diplomatic dialogues with a South East Asian government on behalf of an APAC government regarding bilateral aviation rights.

Commercial DevelopmentConstruction & EngineeringGlobal Arbitration

Advising a general contractor on defending against a multimillion-dirham claim for variation orders, arguing before the expert tribunal that payment obligations are contingent upon receipt of funds from the main employer under UAE law.