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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 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 defending the ‘out of scope’ VAT classification of storage and sub-leasing services against the Authority’s attempt to reclassify them as taxable transport services based on trade license restrictions.
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Banking & Financial InstrumentsComplex Commercial & Corporate DisputesMajor Litigation
Advising a private client on the unlawful restriction of banking facilities by a regional financial institution in Abu Dhabi, alleging service negligence for failing to process updated identification documents and demanding the reinstatement of access pursuant to Circular No. 14/93.
Fiscal Policy & Tax ControversyIndirect & Direct Tax DisputesSensitive Geopolicy
Administrative review of AED 13.6 million in VAT and penalties, arguing against the imposition of standard-rated tax on storage facilities integral to international transport, citing consistent administrative practice and legitimate expectations based on prior Authority clarifications.
Commercial DevelopmentConstruction & EngineeringGlobal Arbitration
Advising a regional construction materials supplier on the enforcement of contractual payment terms against a multinational civil engineering firm, invoking Article 557 of the UAE Civil Transactions Law to raise a plea of non-execution for aged debts.
Banking & Financial InstrumentsComplex Commercial & Corporate DisputesMajor Litigation
Representation in a USD 40M dispute between an institutional investor and a pharmaceutical firm for misrepresentation of assets.
Critical TransactionsHNW Investment DisputesPrivate Wealth & Family Office
Hotel investment dispute between an Italian HNW investor and a hotel developer regarding ROI guarantees.
Cross-Border Fraud & Asset TracingMajor LitigationWhite Collar, Fraud & Investigation
Acting for a South Asian multinational in civil claims attached to criminal proceedings in the United Arab Emirates, seeking restitution for funds embezzled through a credit facility established for a Middle Eastern real estate project.
Construction & EngineeringGlobal ArbitrationInfrastructure & Transport
Advising a specialized engineering firm on the initiation and management of a high-value dispute resolution process regarding a government infrastructure tender in the Liwa Oasis, including tribunal selection, witness preparation, and the enforcement of arbitral awards.
Major LitigationRegulatory Enforcement & DefenseWhite Collar, Fraud & Investigation
Counsel to a HNW businessman in the first contempt proceedings filed before the DIFC Courts.
Expert Testimony & Foreign LawMajor LitigationUnited States Court Proceedings
Representing ultra-high-net-worth individuals in US federal court proceedings regarding the alleged dissipation of US$ 190 million in real estate and corporate assets, challenging alter ego liability and tortious interference claims.
Complex Commercial & Corporate DisputesMajor LitigationShareholder & Joint Venture Litigation