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Representation of a UAE electromechanical contractor in an ICC arbitration seated in Geneva, Switzerland against a Lebanese construction conglomerate regarding delay damages and outstanding payments for a major infrastructure project.

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Banking & Financial InstrumentsComplex Commercial & Corporate DisputesMajor Litigation

Representing a diversified investment holding company in an application to set aside a DIFC Court order recognizing an international arbitral award, citing abuse of process and coordinating parallel onshore litigation regarding guarantee validity.

Expert Testimony & Foreign LawMajor LitigationUnited States Court Proceedings

Expert witness testimony before the New York courts on the laws of the DIFC, ADGM, and UAE in a USD 8 billion claim.

Complex Commercial & Corporate DisputesInsolvency & Asset RecoveryMajor Litigation

Securing a final commercial judgment in the United Arab Emirates to close liquidation proceedings for an international holding company after perfecting the transfer of foreign assets in Great Britain to the ultimate beneficial owner.

Banking & Financial InstrumentsComplex Commercial & Corporate DisputesMajor Litigation

Counseling a private joint stock company in multi-jurisdictional litigation, filing a cassation appeal to the Joint Judicial Tribunal to resolve parallel proceedings concerning the annulment of financial guarantees and the recognition of foreign awards.

Commercial DevelopmentConstruction & EngineeringGlobal Arbitration

Representation of a Qatari electromechanical joint venture in urgent summary proceedings before the Doha Court of First Instance, obtaining an ex-parte order to block the liquidation of a QAR 24.7 million performance guarantee by a Malaysian construction conglomerate.

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.

Fiscal Policy & Tax ControversyIndirect & Direct Tax DisputesSensitive Geopolicy

Representation of a leading automotive distributor before the Tax Dispute Resolution Committee contesting late payment penalties, arguing that funds transferred via the Central Bank’s UAEFTS system before the daily cut-off constitute timely discharge of liability regardless of portal processing delays.

Complex Commercial & Corporate DisputesMajor LitigationShareholder & Joint Venture Litigation

Advising a minority GDR holder on corporate governance and disclosure obligations regarding a USD 760 million asset sale by an ADGM public company with primary operations in Russia and securities listed on the Kazakhstan (AIX) and Moscow exchanges.

Complex Commercial & Corporate DisputesMajor LitigationShareholder & Joint Venture Litigation

Representation in a USD 40M vicarious liability dispute in the UAE courts between a UAE major retailer and a Korean MNC.

Commercial Contracts & RiskCorporate Governance & M&ACritical Transactions

Legal risk assessment on knock-for-knock arrangements in a USD 30M subcontract for MEP works.