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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
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.
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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.
Cross-Border Fraud & Asset TracingMajor LitigationWhite Collar, Fraud & Investigation
Representing a private holding company in resisting asset seizure based on a New York ICC award, raising complex jurisdictional conflicts between onshore Dubai and DIFC courts regarding the finality and enforceability of foreign debts.
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.
Construction & EngineeringEnergy & Industrial ProjectsGlobal Arbitration
Advising an international engineering and construction contractor on the wrongful termination of an EPC contract by a national oil company, invoking Article 417(2) of the UAE Commercial Transactions Law to attach the guarantee amount at a pan-Arab financial institution.
Complex Commercial & Corporate DisputesMajor LitigationShareholder & Joint Venture Litigation
Representing a shareholder of a Fin-Tech firm in pursuing allegations of breach of governance and fiduciary duties.
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.
Aviation & TransportCommercial & Sectoral ArbitrationGlobal Arbitration
Counsel to a maritime engineering firm in executing a domestic arbitration award, navigating complex appellate litigation involving the Sharjah Federal Court of Appeal and ensuring compliance with notification protocols for corporate entities.
Commercial Contracts & RiskCorporate Governance & M&ACritical Transactions
Counsel to a UAE-based professional services firm regarding the breach of a Service Agreement for financial controller duties involving a complex corporate structure operating across Dubai and the ADGM.
Major LitigationRegulatory Enforcement & DefenseWhite Collar, Fraud & Investigation
Counsel to a service executive under investigation by a financial services regulatory authority for compliance breaches.
Administrative LawGovernment Affairs & RegulationSensitive Geopolicy