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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 Critical Transactions.
This mandate addresses complex challenges involving Corporate Governance & M&A.
The representation required a highly specialized approach to Strategic Governance.
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- Service: Critical Transactions
- Area: Corporate Governance & M&A
- Focus: Strategic Governance
Selected Mandate
Representing the Board of Directors of an international entity in strategic financial committee discussions, providing counsel on leadership management contracts and constitutional amendments to ensure robust corporate governance and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
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Fiscal Policy & Tax ControversyIndirect & Direct Tax DisputesSensitive Geopolicy
Litigation contesting the imposition of ‘Tax Benefit’ penalties under Cabinet Decision No. 40/2017, arguing the absence of financial advantage in cases of uncollected VAT on historical digital transactions.
Complex Commercial & Corporate DisputesInsolvency & Asset RecoveryMajor Litigation
Defending UAE heirs in real estate litigation against a global investment firm seeking to annul property transfers, arguing the non-finality of unratified foreign arbitral awards under UAE Civil Procedure rules regarding asset dissemination.
Corporate Governance & M&ACritical TransactionsStrategic Governance
Legal counsel on effective anti-trust measures to mitigate abuse of market dominance and cross-border anti-competition risks.
Asset ProtectionCritical TransactionsPrivate Wealth & Family Office
Advised on establishing of a legal foundation for asset protection for a High Net Worth individual.
Fiscal Policy & Tax ControversyRegulatory & Licensing Fiscal IssuesSensitive Geopolicy
Cassation appeal before the UAE Supreme Court contesting the assessment of AED 7.5 million in excise tax on tobacco products exported from a free zone, arguing that the goods never entered the UAE mainland for consumption.
Construction & EngineeringEnergy & Industrial ProjectsGlobal Arbitration
Counsel to a prominent industrial manufacturer in defending a claim for unpaid rent and damages before a sole arbitrator under ICC Expedited Procedure Rules, challenging the validity of contract renewal clauses and vacating premises liabilities in the United Arab Emirates.
Complex Commercial & Corporate DisputesInsolvency & Asset RecoveryMajor Litigation
Counsel to the management of a distressed company on potential personal liability for unpaid tax obligations and the procedural steps to mitigate administrative penalties through formal bankruptcy filings.
Complex Commercial & Corporate DisputesMajor LitigationShareholder & Joint Venture Litigation
Representing a UAE holding company in cassation proceedings challenging a foreign arbitral award, arguing the nullity of the arbitration agreement due to lack of corporate capacity and unauthorized execution under UAE Company Law and public policy.
Administrative LawGovernment Affairs & RegulationSensitive Geopolicy
Counsel to a leading e-commerce business on government issues arising from the sales of digital rights.
Global ArbitrationInvestor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS)Treaty Claims (BITs & MAs)