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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 Sensitive Geopolicy.
This mandate addresses complex challenges involving Government Affairs & Regulation.
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Strategic constitutional litigation challenging the validity of administrative tax penalties exceeding 200% of the principal tax amount, arguing inconsistency with Sharia principles enshrined in Article 7 of the UAE Constitution.

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Commercial DevelopmentConstruction & EngineeringGlobal Arbitration

Acting as co-counsel in a Swiss-seated international arbitration, arguing for the piercing of the corporate veil to hold parent companies liable for the debts of an insolvent subsidiary in the construction sector.

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

Legal counsel on regulatory compliance with a securities authority for a cross-jurisdictional reverse merger transaction.

Construction & EngineeringGlobal ArbitrationInfrastructure & Transport

Advising a Doha-based subcontractor on blocking the liquidation of bank guarantees held by a Malaysian main contractor for a Ministry of Interior headquarters project, invoking Article 141 of the Qatar Civil and Commercial Procedures Law.

Expert Testimony & Foreign LawMajor LitigationUnited States Court Proceedings

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.

Commercial DevelopmentConstruction & EngineeringGlobal Arbitration

Advising a Middle Eastern developer on the legal implications of a court-appointed expert’s report evaluating a multi-million dirham construction contract termination, including the analysis of completion delays, defect liability periods, and final account reconciliation under UAE law.

Commercial DevelopmentConstruction & EngineeringGlobal Arbitration

Representation of a leading UAE real estate developer before the Tax Dispute Resolution Committee regarding the VAT classification of ‘serviced apartments’, challenging the Federal Tax Authority’s reliance on contractual terminology over the actual residential nature of the units for the application of the zero-rating.

Complex Commercial & Corporate DisputesInsolvency & Asset RecoveryMajor Litigation

Representing a subcontractor in claiming a debt of AED 3.9 million from a main contractor undergoing restructuring, asserting creditor rights and demanding warranties against fraudulent concealment or destruction of financial records.

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

Representation in UNCITRAL proceedings under a Bilateral Investment Treaty between an Indian manufacturer and an EMEA State.

Major LitigationRegulatory Enforcement & DefenseWhite Collar, Fraud & Investigation

Counsel to a service executive under investigation by a financial services regulatory authority for compliance breaches.

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.

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