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Representing a leading energy services company as guarantor in a US$ 3.9 million payment deed for charter hire, ensuring seamless execution of dredging works for the North Field Expansion Project in Qatar.

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Fiscal Policy & Tax ControversyIndirect & Direct Tax DisputesSensitive Geopolicy

Objection proceedings against the Federal Tax Authority regarding the annulment of administrative fines for alleged late VAT settlement, establishing that taxpayer obligations are met upon initiating payment through Authority-approved channels within the statutory deadline.

Commercial Space OperationsSensitive GeopolicySpace Law & Policy

Counseled Space Tourist on discriminatory arbitration claim against major US space tourism firm.

Fiscal Policy & Tax ControversyIndirect & Direct Tax DisputesSensitive Geopolicy

Tax objection proceedings before the Dubai Tax Dispute Resolution Committee for a major real estate group challenging AED 1.2 million in penalties for voluntary disclosures, asserting the absence of a ‘tax advantage’ where the taxpayer maintained a credit position.

Major LitigationRegulatory Enforcement & DefenseWhite Collar, Fraud & Investigation

Legal counsel to a proxyholder regarding potential civil and criminal liability under UAE law arising from the disposition of shares in a logistics company, allegedly transferred at nominal value under an implied nominee arrangement.

Commercial DevelopmentConstruction & EngineeringGlobal Arbitration

Representation of a local contracting company in urgent commercial proceedings before the Dubai Courts, securing the appointment of a specialized engineering expert to document project status, assess completion rates, and determine outstanding liabilities in a dispute with a regional investment management firm.

Global ArbitrationInvestor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS)Treaty Claims (BITs & MAs)

ISDS dispute proceedings under a BIT between a Dutch holding conglomerate and an EMEA State.

Construction & EngineeringGlobal ArbitrationInfrastructure & Transport

Representation of a leading regional irrigation and infrastructure contractor in ADCCAC arbitration proceedings against the Western Region Municipality, involving complex contractual claims exceeding AED 40 million related to the Hameem development project in Abu Dhabi.

Fiscal Policy & Tax ControversyIndirect & Direct Tax DisputesSensitive Geopolicy

Judicial review proceedings regarding a tax assessment between a UAE consultancy and the Federal Tax Authority challenging the retrospective application of a current Tax Registration Certificate to historical tax periods to deny input VAT deductions.

Banking & Financial InstrumentsComplex Commercial & Corporate DisputesMajor Litigation

Representation in a USD 40M dispute between an institutional investor and a pharmaceutical firm for misrepresentation of assets.

Fiscal Policy & Tax ControversyIndirect & Direct Tax DisputesSensitive Geopolicy

Representation of a facilities management provider before the Tax Dispute Resolution Committee contesting AED 27.6 million in penalties, arguing that late payment fines under Clause 9 of Cabinet Decision No. 40/2017 do not apply to Voluntary Disclosures.

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