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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 Fiscal Policy & Tax Controversy.
The representation required a highly specialized approach to Regulatory & Licensing Fiscal Issues.
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- Service: Sensitive Geopolicy
- Area: Fiscal Policy & Tax Controversy
- Focus: Regulatory & Licensing Fiscal Issues
Selected Mandate
Strategic tax litigation for a Jebel Ali Free Zone entity challenging the classification of tobacco dust as ‘excise goods’ released for consumption under Article 12 of the Executive Regulations and the imposition of tax on manufacturing deficiencies.
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Representing a foreign entity in navigating U.S. judicial assistance procedures under Section 1782, facilitating the acquisition of banking records from correspondent banks to bolster state prosecution efforts against individuals accused of public fund misappropriation.
Commercial & Sectoral ArbitrationGlobal ArbitrationInsurance & Reinsurance
Counseling an executive in a high-stakes arbitration to recover AED 23 million in defense costs, arguing waiver of consent requirements due to insurer delay and establishing the inapplicability of insolvency and indemnification exclusions under UAE law.
Complex Commercial & Corporate DisputesInsolvency & Asset RecoveryMajor Litigation
Advising a corporate debtor on the preparation and verification of financial statements for bankruptcy filing under the UAE Bankruptcy Law 2023, following a Federal Supreme Court judgment and the discovery of insolvency.
Commercial Space OperationsSensitive GeopolicySpace Law & Policy
Advised a commercial space firm on federal lobbying strategy before Congress and executive agencies.
Banking & Financial InstrumentsComplex Commercial & Corporate DisputesMajor Litigation
Federal enforcement proceedings on behalf of a UAE trading company to recover AED 1.8 million in excess funds seized by multiple banks under a duplicate execution order for a single tax liability.
Complex Commercial & Corporate DisputesInsolvency & Asset RecoveryMajor Litigation
Counsel to an international supplier in assessing the recovery prospects from a Creditor Trust following the reorganization of a North American debtor, balancing litigation costs against potential distributions in a US insolvency context.
Corporate Governance & M&ACritical TransactionsStrategic Governance
Representation of a key stakeholder in conducting a comprehensive regulatory review for a corporate restructuring, advising on Joint Stock Company governance guides and disclosure obligations for related business activities in the Middle East.
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.
Cross-Border Fraud & Asset TracingMajor LitigationWhite Collar, Fraud & Investigation
Representing a major UAE holding company in DIFC Court proceedings regarding a US$ 88 million worldwide freezing order, managing complex asset disclosure requirements and challenging the timeline for compliance amidst jurisdictional disputes.
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