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Representing a construction entity in FIDIC-based dispute adjudication proceedings, pursuing claims for prolongation costs arising from delayed demarcations, town planning approvals, and utility connections.

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Complex Commercial & Corporate DisputesMajor LitigationShareholder & Joint Venture Litigation

Advising a UK-based minority shareholder on the enforcement of share transfer provisions within the Articles of Association of a Dubai sports services company, specifically challenging the General Manager’s failure to circulate pre-emption notices to other stakeholders.

Digital & Cryptocurrency LitigationMajor LitigationWhite Collar, Fraud & Investigation

Cryptocurrency arbitration involving a click-wrap agreement with emergency procedures for asset freezing.

Complex Commercial & Corporate DisputesInsolvency & Asset RecoveryMajor Litigation

Counseling a global corporation on director liability risks and asset coverage requirements during insolvency, ensuring compliance with UAE commercial laws and mitigating personal exposure for management in cross-border liquidation scenarios.

Complex Commercial & Corporate DisputesInsolvency & Asset RecoveryMajor Litigation

Counseling a commercial entity on potential personal liability claims against directors and shareholders of an insolvent company, seeking warrants regarding asset disposal, speculative spending, and the maintenance of proper commercial books.

Administrative LawGovernment Affairs & RegulationSensitive Geopolicy

Counsel to a free zone authority in an administrative dispute with the Federal government regarding jurisdiction.

Commercial Contracts & RiskCorporate Governance & M&ACritical Transactions

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

Construction & EngineeringEnergy & Industrial ProjectsGlobal Arbitration

Counsel to a Gulf services provider in initiating senior management settlement procedures regarding a renewable energy project, involving jurisdictional analysis for asset recovery and liability across the United Arab Emirates and Western Europe.

Commercial DevelopmentConstruction & EngineeringGlobal Arbitration

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.

Banking & Financial InstrumentsComplex Commercial & Corporate DisputesMajor Litigation

Representing a UAE conglomerate in litigation involving parallel proceedings before Abu Dhabi and DIFC Courts, challenging the enforcement of an international aviation leasing arbitration award based on jurisdictional conflict and public policy grounds.

Critical TransactionsHNW Investment DisputesPrivate Wealth & Family Office

Advising an international executive on the termination of employment by a Dubai Free Zone technology company, specifically regarding the withdrawal of essential work tools in breach of UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021.