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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 Global Arbitration.
This mandate addresses complex challenges involving Commercial & Sectoral Arbitration.
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Representing a maritime contractor in grievance proceedings before the UAE Federal Courts, challenging the precautionary seizure of vessels based on expired licenses and lack of operational nexus under UAE Maritime Commercial Law.

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Aviation & TransportCommercial & Sectoral ArbitrationGlobal Arbitration

Counsel to a maritime engineering firm in executing a domestic arbitration award, navigating complex appellate litigation involving the Sharjah Federal Court of Appeal and ensuring compliance with notification protocols for corporate entities.

Corporate Governance & M&ACritical TransactionsStrategic Governance

Structuring the cross-border engagement of an international executive as an ‘Outsourced Individual’ for an ADGM entity, navigating UAE Golden Visa requirements and ADGM Employment Regulations to ensure compliant corporate administration services.

Administrative LawGovernment Affairs & RegulationSensitive Geopolicy

Administrative litigation challenging the validity of cumulative penalties for voluntary disclosures and the procedural dismissal of objections based on res judicata regarding distinct assessments.

Commercial DevelopmentConstruction & EngineeringGlobal Arbitration

Representation of an American project management consultancy in negotiating reciprocal liability caps and evidentiary thresholds for indemnification claims in a construction agreement governed by United Arab Emirates law.

Commercial DevelopmentConstruction & EngineeringGlobal Arbitration

Representation of a regional electromechanical contractor in urgent proceedings before the Qatar Court of Urgent Matters to attach a QAR 48.5 million performance bond issued for the Msheireb Downtown project, preventing encashment by a major regional construction conglomerate.

Commercial Space OperationsSensitive GeopolicySpace Law & Policy

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

Digital & Cryptocurrency LitigationMajor LitigationWhite Collar, Fraud & Investigation

Litigation of claims against operators and directors for misrepresentation of digital asset values.

Construction & EngineeringGlobal ArbitrationInfrastructure & Transport

Strategic advice on multi-party joinder and consolidation under the 2021 ICC Rules for a complex construction dispute involving a main contractor, its shareholders, and the employer across Europe and the GCC.

Aviation & TransportCommercial & Sectoral ArbitrationGlobal Arbitration

Counseling a Dubai-based marine services firm on recovering outstanding debts under a SUPPLYTIME 2017 agreement, managing multi-jurisdictional enforcement strategies against a Qatari counterparty and invoking third-party payment guarantees.

Banking & Financial InstrumentsComplex Commercial & Corporate DisputesMajor Litigation

Representation in a USD 60M capital markets dispute between a shareholder of a listed firm and a block trade acquirer.