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Drawn from our archive of over 500 recent representations, this case study highlights our specific expertise in Major Litigation.
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Representing a diversified holding company and its directors in US District Court litigation, defending against complex fraudulent conveyance claims under New York Debtor and Creditor Law concerning the alleged restructuring of real estate assets.

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Complex Commercial & Corporate DisputesInsolvency & Asset RecoveryMajor Litigation

Representation of a general trading entity in post-judgment execution proceedings to rectify procedural errors resulting in the double collection of judgment debts and the unauthorized seizure of working capital.

Corporate Governance & M&ACritical TransactionsM&A & Due Diligence

Advising a UAE conglomerate on the AED 28 million acquisition of a pharmaceutical manufacturing company in Abu Dhabi, including comprehensive legal due diligence on corporate structure, Sharia-compliant financing from a local bank, and regulatory compliance with the Ministry of Health.

Commercial Contracts & RiskCorporate Governance & M&ACritical Transactions

Advising a foreign consultancy on media licensing requirements, intellectual property rights regarding public sector data, and regulatory compliance for a subscription-based platform in the Middle East.

Commercial DevelopmentConstruction & EngineeringGlobal Arbitration

Representation in a USD 18M dispute between an agriculture subcontractor and an Australian main contractor regarding project delays.

Critical TransactionsHNW Investment DisputesPrivate Wealth & Family Office

Representation of a Palestinian senior executive in DIFC Court proceedings against a Lebanese engineering holding company regarding the enforcement of a USD 18 million Global Settlement Agreement involving share transfers and unpaid profit shares.

Commercial DevelopmentConstruction & EngineeringGlobal Arbitration

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.

Cross-Border Fraud & Asset TracingMajor LitigationWhite Collar, Fraud & Investigation

Advising a Middle Eastern corporate client on cross-border discovery strategies in the U.S. federal courts to support foreign criminal investigations into financial irregularities and potential fraud involving hundreds of millions of dollars.

Fiscal Policy & Tax ControversyRegulatory & Licensing Fiscal IssuesSensitive Geopolicy

Defense counsel for a logistics multinational in a VAT dispute contesting the Authority’s jurisdiction to reclassify licensed commercial activities based on regulatory permits from other government entities rather than the actual nature of supply.

Expert Testimony & Foreign LawMajor LitigationUnited Kingdom Court Proceedings

Provided expert evidence in Commercial Bank of Dubai PSC et al. v. Abdalla Juma Majid Al Sari et al. before the UK High Court, advising on potential criminal and civil liabilities under the UAE Penal Code and Companies Law for disclosing confidential information pursuant to a Worldwide Freezing Order.

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.