Case studies
Our detailed case studies demonstrate in detail how we have supported our clients, in often complex, high-value or sensitive matters and showcase our diverse abilities and depth of creative solutions.
Our team of experienced and talented lawyers share a breadth of knowledge and expertise that make us well-suited for most any kind of case, and our firm’s dedication means that we never stop learning how to tackle the evolving challenges of a constantly changing legal landscape in the UAE and beyond.
The below case studies demonstrate not only the caliber of cases we have worked on and the clients we have supported, but also our deep technical knowledge and sector expertise. We show how our team added value for the client during the course of a matter and the unique attributes and skills our team brings to each case we support on.
A group of individuals being sought for extradition by the government of the United Kingdom
Our extradition experts, led by our Managing Partner Ali Al Zarooni, were chosen to defend of a group of individuals, three brothers, accused of various financial-related crimes against an extradition request lodged by the Government of the United Kingdom.
Dubai Islamic Bank in a dispute relating to the financial facility agreement for the financing of a construction project
We are representing Dubai Islamic Bank, as a claimant, in a dispute arising out of the execution of a financial facility agreement for the financing of a construction project.
Horizon Gulf Electromechanical Services LLC as a subcontractor on a construction project that has become the source of an almost AED 240 million dispute
We acted for Horizon Gulf Electromechanical Services LLC as a subcontractor on a construction project that has become the source of an almost AED 240 million dispute. Our client is the claimant before the Dubai Courts, in relation to the construction of Al Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital.
Abaar Investments – PJS (a subsidiary of Mubadala) on a dispute involving one of Abu Dhabi’s biggest property management companies
Our client, Abaar Investments – PJS (a subsidiary of Mubadala), was a party to a Utility Agreement as a lessor of two luxury buildings in Abu Dhabi. The lessee to the agreement was one of Abu Dhabi’s biggest property management companies. A dispute arose as the lessee didn’t fulfil its contractual obligations.
Heriot Watt University Dubai as defendant in a case filed by Study World Higher Education Services FZ LLC
Horizons & Co. represented Heriot Watt University Dubai in a case filed against it by Study World Higher Education Services FZ LLC in relation to early termination of an agreement, claiming damages and part of the share revenue as well.
San Jose S A and others as the defendants and counter claimants in a dispute before the Abu Dhabi courts the construction of the Louvre Abu Dhabi
Our clients are the defendants and counter claimants in an ongoing dispute before the Abu Dhabi courts in relation to a major construction project. This concerned the construction of the Louvre Abu Dhabi, an off shoot of the world renowned the Louvre Paris. It is set to become on the of the UAE’s largest cultural and tourist attractions.
A leading structural steel fabrication company in the UAE, in a dispute relating to the development and construction of a large retail park
We are acting for a leading structural steel fabrication company in the UAE, in a dispute with a main contractor in relation to the development and construction of a large retail park.
A Syndicate of 10 separate banks, including Emirates NBD Bank PJSC, HSBC Bank Middle East Limited, ICICI Bank and Dubai Islamic Bank in relation to bankruptcy against KBBO group and others.
We are representing a syndicate of 10 separate banks (the Syndicate), including Emirates NBD Bank PJSC, HSBC Bank Middle East Limited, ICICI Bank and Dubai Islamic Bank, in relation to bankruptcy proceedings before the Abu Dhabi Court against KBBO group, Emirates Hospitals, His Highness Sheikh Saeed al Qubaisi and Khalifa Al Muhairi, for facilities valued at more than AED 7 billion (USD 2 billion).
Arabtec Construction LLC and Belhasa Six Construct LLC (ABJV) on a multi-billion insurance claim
We represented the defendants in a multi-billion insurance claim over a fire incident at one of Dubai’s most prestigious hotels, the Adress Downtown, Dubai.
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