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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 Major Litigation.
This mandate addresses complex challenges involving Expert Testimony & Foreign Law.
The representation required a highly specialized approach to United States Court Proceedings.

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Submitted expert declarations in CesFin Ventures LLC v. Al Ghaith Holding Company PSJC et al. before the US District Court (SDNY), supporting a Motion to Dismiss by addressing the validity of arbitration award assignments under UAE law, the effect of cassation stays, and opposing jurisdictional discovery in the context of parallel enforcement proceedings.

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Expert Testimony & Foreign LawMajor LitigationUnited Kingdom Court Proceedings

Provided expert evidence in Commercial Bank of Dubai PSC et al. v. Abdalla Juma Majid Al Sari et al. before the UK High Court, advising on potential criminal and civil liabilities under the UAE Penal Code and Companies Law for disclosing confidential information pursuant to a Worldwide Freezing Order.

Commercial DevelopmentConstruction & EngineeringGlobal Arbitration

Representation in a USD 18M dispute between an agriculture subcontractor and an Australian main contractor regarding project delays.

Government Affairs & RegulationSensitive GeopolicySovereign Defense & Immunity

Engaged in high-level Track I diplomatic dialogues with a South East Asian government on behalf of an APAC government regarding bilateral aviation rights.

Banking & Financial InstrumentsComplex Commercial & Corporate DisputesMajor Litigation

Counsel to high-net-worth individuals in preparing formal regulatory complaints and DIFC Court proceedings against a commercial bank, challenging the suitability of advice regarding perpetual fixed income securities and seeking damages for misrepresentation and breach of statutory duty.

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.

Complex Commercial & Corporate DisputesInsolvency & Asset RecoveryMajor Litigation

Advising a creditor on the verification of insolvency proceedings commenced by a construction firm, demanding proof of compliance with Federal Bankruptcy Laws and assurances against the dissipation of assets or preferential payments.

Commercial & Sectoral ArbitrationGlobal ArbitrationTechnology & Telecommunications

Counsel to a Middle Eastern technology client on pre-litigation strategy, including the assessment of ‘change request’ validity, suspensive conditions, and the quantification of damages for project delays against a global digital agency with entities in London, Chennai, and Singapore.

Fiscal Policy & Tax ControversyRegulatory & Licensing Fiscal IssuesSensitive Geopolicy

Tax objection proceedings before the Sharjah Tax Dispute Resolution Committee challenging AED 28 million in excise tax assessments on production losses and waste, arguing that inherent manufacturing losses do not constitute taxable ‘released for consumption’ goods.

Commercial Contracts & RiskCorporate Governance & M&ACritical Transactions

Advising a US-based management consultancy on a multi-million dollar Master Services Agreement and Statement of Work with a Dubai-based conglomerate for the strategic design and operational establishment of an executive chairman’s office.

Complex Commercial & Corporate DisputesInsolvency & Asset RecoveryMajor Litigation

Representation of an Abu Dhabi-based oilfield services creditor in the insolvency proceedings of a Canadian energy services corporation, specifically regarding the review of Sale Approval and Vesting Order applications before the Alberta courts.