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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.
The representation required a highly specialized approach to Administrative Law.

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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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Cross-Border Fraud & Asset TracingMajor LitigationWhite Collar, Fraud & Investigation

Counseling a foreign judgment creditor on asset recovery strategies in the UAE, securing judicial approval for the attachment of performance bonds and the disclosure of bank balances to satisfy a multimillion-dollar commercial claim.

Cross-Border Fraud & Asset TracingMajor LitigationWhite Collar, Fraud & Investigation

Representing a UAE holding company in enforcement grievance proceedings before Dubai Courts, challenging the execution of a DIFC-recognized foreign arbitral award based on jurisdictional coordination and the suspension of parallel offshore execution measures.

Fiscal Policy & Tax ControversyIndirect & Direct Tax DisputesSensitive Geopolicy

Litigation regarding the recovery of AED 48.4 million in refundable VAT and associated damages for lost opportunity, challenging the Authority’s refusal to process refunds pending the completion of subsequent audits on the taxpayer’s supply chain.

Fiscal Policy & Tax ControversyIndirect & Direct Tax DisputesSensitive Geopolicy

Representation in a USD 30M tax dispute for an energy utility company arising from government-mandated price markdowns.

Critical TransactionsHNW Investment DisputesPrivate Wealth & Family Office

Counsel to a private client in a pre-litigation dispute involving the fiduciary duties of an agent, addressing claims of reputational damage and harassment arising from the management of a commercial entity and interactions with UAE financial institutions.

Major LitigationRegulatory Enforcement & DefenseWhite Collar, Fraud & Investigation

Legal advocacy for the removal of an INTERPOL Red Notice for a high-net-worth Jordanian investor related to capital markets allegations.

Banking & Financial InstrumentsComplex Commercial & Corporate DisputesMajor Litigation

Counsel to a private client in a commercial claim before court-appointed experts, challenging the actions of a Sharjah-based financial institution’s former management for failing to mitigate losses and enforce judicial orders suspending the liquidation of performance bonds.

Aviation & TransportCommercial & Sectoral ArbitrationGlobal Arbitration

Advising a vessel owner on enforcing contractual remedies against a charterer for breach of redelivery obligations, pursuing claims for US$ 2 million in liquidated damages and comprehensive repair costs due to negligent alterations.

Fiscal Policy & Tax ControversyIndirect & Direct Tax DisputesSensitive Geopolicy

Judicial review proceedings for a UAE free zone entity contesting the imposition of additional penalties, arguing that voluntary disclosures create a new payment deadline distinct from the original tax return.

Fiscal Policy & Tax ControversyIndirect & Direct Tax DisputesSensitive Geopolicy

Defense counsel in execution proceedings challenging the enforcement of a tax judgment on grounds that the underlying debt is not yet definitive, citing ongoing cassation proceedings and the absence of a final, unappealable writ.