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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 Major Litigation.
This mandate addresses complex challenges involving Complex Commercial & Corporate Disputes.
The representation required a highly specialized approach to Shareholder & Joint Venture Litigation.
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- Service: Major Litigation
- Area: Complex Commercial & Corporate Disputes
- Focus: Shareholder & Joint Venture Litigation
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Representing a construction firm in litigation involving the joinder of a Chinese EPC contractor, asserting defenses based on the distinct corporate identities of group entities and the finality of prior judgments regarding subcontractor dues.
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Digital & Cryptocurrency LitigationMajor LitigationWhite Collar, Fraud & Investigation
Representation of a European digital artist in high-stakes intellectual property litigation before the Dubai Courts, claiming copyright infringement and unpaid royalties against a RAK-based technology company and its Dubai subsidiary regarding a collection of 8,888 non-fungible tokens.
Cross-Border Fraud & Asset TracingMajor LitigationWhite Collar, Fraud & Investigation
Advising a global digital asset organization on criminal complaints and civil claims in The Netherlands against a European foundation for fraudulent investment solicitation and unauthorized token dilution.
Fiscal Policy & Tax ControversyRegulatory & Licensing Fiscal IssuesSensitive Geopolicy
Tax objection proceedings before the Sharjah Tax Dispute Resolution Committee challenging AED 28 million in excise tax assessments on production losses and waste, arguing that inherent manufacturing losses do not constitute taxable ‘released for consumption’ goods.
Global ArbitrationInvestor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS)Procedural Strategy & Enforcement
Advising a UAE-headquartered retail conglomerate on the procedural intricacies of the Civil Procedure Law Regulations, specifically regarding the mandatory grievance mechanisms required before appealing execution orders involving foreign or free zone judgments.
Commercial Space OperationsSensitive GeopolicySpace Law & Policy
Counseled Space Tourist on discriminatory arbitration claim against major US space tourism firm.
Cross-Border Fraud & Asset TracingMajor LitigationWhite Collar, Fraud & Investigation
Representation of a Qatari branch of a leading Indian construction conglomerate in filing criminal complaints before Dubai Public Prosecution regarding the fraudulent misappropriation of over AED 6 million related to a landmark development in The Pearl-Qatar.
Complex Commercial & Corporate DisputesInsolvency & Asset RecoveryMajor Litigation
Counseling a commercial entity on the strategic filing of a liquidation application, ensuring compliance with asset coverage requirements to mitigate director liability and adhering to statutory deadlines for insolvency declaration.
Critical TransactionsHNW Investment DisputesPrivate Wealth & Family Office
Counsel to a high-net-worth individual in a real estate controversy, defending against a developer’s demand to demolish a swimming pool and boundary wall extension, and negotiating compliance with Dubai planning and construction standards.
Complex Commercial & Corporate DisputesMajor LitigationShareholder & Joint Venture Litigation
Representation of a Russian national in a shareholder dispute concerning the beneficial ownership of a UAE limited liability company, including defense strategies against claims of misrepresentation and misuse of agency powers during the transfer of 75% of the company’s capital.
Fiscal Policy & Tax ControversyIndirect & Direct Tax DisputesSensitive Geopolicy