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- Service: Global Arbitration
- Area: Construction & Engineering
- Focus: Energy & Industrial Projects
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Representation of a Middle Eastern steel manufacturing company in International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) arbitration proceedings seated in Abu Dhabi, defending against claims of automatic contract renewal and alleged breaches of a lease services agreement for workforce accommodation.
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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.
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Advising a claimant in multi-jurisdictional enforcement litigation, contesting the jurisdiction of Dubai Courts to annul an ADGM-seated ICC award while simultaneously pursuing recognition proceedings in the Abu Dhabi Global Market Courts.
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Litigation of claims against directors exercising fraudulent control over corporate crypto-wallets and assets.
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Defense of a free zone entity in cassation proceedings contesting the FTA’s methodology for calculating Excise Tax liability, arguing that disparate goods’ raw tobacco, finished products, and moisture loss cannot be aggregated for tax assessment purposes without distinct valuation.
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Litigation challenging the imposition of AED 20 million in administrative penalties, arguing against the retroactive application of late payment fees where voluntary disclosures were submitted to rectify tax positions amidst contradictory Authority guidance.
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Advising a Dubai-based marine contractor on structuring a payment guarantee mechanism for a charter party agreement, securing unconditional payment obligations from a main contractor to mitigate subcontractor default risks.
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Representing the former CEO of a UAE-based construction firm in a DIAC arbitration against an international insurer, claiming US$ 10 million under a D&O liability policy and challenging coverage denial based on alleged non-disclosure and conduct exclusions.
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