Our
Specialties
The code is not always enough. Liability still exists.
Digital Asset Claims
The decentralized economy promised a world without disputes, but reality has proven otherwise. We do not view “system failure” as an acceptable loss; we view it as actionable liability. Our practice is built for the moment the algorithm fails the investor. We litigate the friction between code and contract, transforming digital losses into enforceable awards and judgments.
Platform Malfunctions
You are an institutional trader seeking recourse for losses caused by crypto platform malfunctions, crashes, wallet siphons, or data inaccuracies.
Governance is Breached
You need to pursue directors exercising fraudulent control over corporate crypto-wallets, or recover assets lost to “rug pulls” and misleading whitepapers.
Asset is Compromised
You require immediate injunctive relief to freeze assets involving unlicensed Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) or require emergency arbitration to recover assets from a “black box” ecosystem.
IP Rights are Contested
You are facing high-value litigation concerning the intellectual property rights associated with NFT assets or disputes arising from the sale of token collections.
Operating at the intersection of physics and geopolitics.
Space and Defense
Commercial ambition in space and defense is often bottlenecked by 20th-century treaties and national security protocols. We bridge the gap between commercial innovation and sovereign power, ensuring that your technology can actually leave the ground. We align operational objectives with government policy to navigate the rigorous demands of the aerospace sector.
Launching to Orbit
You are a satellite operator needing to secure spectrum coordination, ITU filings, and launch licensing for non-geostationary constellations in complex jurisdictions.
Navigating Export Controls
You are a defense contractor navigating the minefield of ITAR/EAR compliance regarding the acquisition of advanced unmanned aerial drones or dual-use aerospace technologies.
Shaping National Policy
You need to engage in Track I dialogue with governments regarding aviation rights, or require counsel on the drafting of national space legislation to facilitate market entry.
Mitigating Liability
You require a risk assessment for cross-border launch operations, ensuring compliance with international liability conventions and insurance requirements.
Defending value in a new fiscal landscape.
Tax Disputes (UAE)
Our United Arab Emirates office possesses one of the most prolific tax litigation records in the market. We do not just advise on compliance; we overturn assessments in the courtroom. We have litigated over 300 tax dispute procedures in the UAE with a collective value exceeding USD 1 billion.
Assessment is Retrospective
You are facing sudden, retroactive tax liabilities on completed projects and transactions that threaten your margins.
Technicals are Disputed
You are challenging rejected assessments regarding production, logistics, warehousing and manufacturing for VAT or excise tax.
Status is Challenged
You are a multinational corporation involved in a high-stakes dispute regarding establishment status or transfer pricing.
Mandates are Imposed
You are a utility or regulated entity disputing taxes arising from government-mandated price markdowns or tariff implementations.
Don't just resolve risks. Engineer them out of existence.
Legal Risk Management
Sometimes disputes are a failure of prevention. Our Legal Risk Management specialty tailors a proactive risk strategy that wards off potential disputes. By leveraging ISO 31022 guidelines, we analyze your target operations, contracts, and policies to identify vulnerabilities and turn them into strengths.
Small Enterprise
A foundational review evaluating the likelihood of risk occurrence and assessing potential impact. We deliver a bespoke legal risk management plan fully compliant with ISO 31022.
Large Operations
For larger organizations, we develop a dedicated physical or virtual space for monitoring, assessing, and addressing legal risks in real-time, facilitating rapid cross-functional collaboration and communication.
Multinational Companies
We innovate your internal structure by pooling together the diverse skills, perspectives, and expertise of various departments (legal, finance, operations), lending a comprehensive understanding to tackle specific legal risks.
Team Certification
We are proud to have jointly developed the AGRC Certificate in Legal Risk, a professional qualification designed to equip your team with the knowledge and tools to identify, assess, and manage legal risks effectively.