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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.
This mandate addresses complex challenges involving Private Wealth & Family Office.
The representation required a highly specialized approach to Succession & Family Business.
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- Service: Critical Transactions
- Area: Private Wealth & Family Office
- Focus: Succession & Family Business
Selected Mandate
Representation of a North American national in the formalization of a commercial transfer agreement for an automotive business in the Middle East, ensuring compliance with local economic department regulations and civil code provisions on ownership.
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Federal Supreme Court proceedings under UAE Excise Tax legislation between a tobacco manufacturer and the Federal Tax Authority regarding the taxability of hazardous industrial waste and byproducts generated within a Designated Zone.
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Advising a regional construction materials supplier on the enforcement of contractual payment terms against a multinational civil engineering firm, invoking Article 557 of the UAE Civil Transactions Law to raise a plea of non-execution for aged debts.
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Cassation proceedings before the Federal Supreme Court challenging the retroactive revocation of VAT refunds and administrative penalties arising from the Tax Authority’s contradictory instructions regarding residential property transfers.
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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.
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Counseling a vessel owner on executing a series of payment deeds totaling over US$ 3 million, enforcing charter hire payments and demobilization fees under UAE Civil Procedures Law for a project in Ras Laffan.
Commercial Contracts & RiskCorporate Governance & M&ACritical Transactions