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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.
The representation required a highly specialized approach to Administrative Law.
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- Service: Sensitive Geopolicy
- Area: Government Affairs & Regulation
- Focus: Administrative Law
Selected Mandate
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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Banking & Financial InstrumentsComplex Commercial & Corporate DisputesMajor Litigation
Advising a prominent Abu Dhabi conglomerate on resisting the recognition and enforcement of a foreign arbitral award in the DIFC Courts, challenging jurisdiction based on the ‘conduit’ theory and public policy defenses.
Fiscal Policy & Tax ControversyIndirect & Direct Tax DisputesSensitive Geopolicy
Administrative litigation challenging the imposition of AED 7.1 million in VAT penalties, arguing that a voluntary disclosure made to secure a justiciable decision on a legal interpretation does not constitute a ‘correction of error’ warranting punitive measures.
Administrative LawGovernment Affairs & RegulationSensitive Geopolicy
Objection proceedings against the Federal Tax Authority challenging the constitutionality of retroactive tax assessments on off-plan commercial sales and the statutory interpretation of transitional ‘time of supply’ rules.
Aerospace & DefenseSensitive GeopolicySpace Law & Policy
Advised a US satellite manufacturer on spectrum coordination, International Telecommunication Union filings, and export control compliance.
Administrative LawGovernment Affairs & RegulationSensitive Geopolicy
Counsel to a leading e-commerce business on government issues arising from the sales of digital rights.
Major LitigationRegulatory Enforcement & DefenseWhite Collar, Fraud & Investigation
Advising an investment consultant on compliance with investigatory production orders from the ADGM Registrar, managing rolling disclosures while contesting the scope, proportionality, and temporal limits of document requests.
Digital & Cryptocurrency LitigationMajor LitigationWhite Collar, Fraud & Investigation
Arbitration against exchange platforms related to market crashes, price drops, and systemic trading issues.
Aviation & TransportCommercial & Sectoral ArbitrationGlobal Arbitration
Aviation dispute regarding delivery terms between a US aircraft manufacturer and a UAE buyer.
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.
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