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Real Estate · Retail · Leasing

Iconic Flagship Store

A signature flagship tenancy for a leading global technology company within a landmark sovereign-backed destination.

A signature flagship tenancy for a leading global technology company within a landmark sovereign-backed destination, comprising the negotiation and drafting of the anchor-tenant lease and store agreements, the tenancy and fit-out structuring, and the operational and brand covenants befitting a marquee retail address.

Real Estate · Finance · Joint Ventures

Branded Mixed-Use Development and Fund Structure

A multibillion SAR branded mixed-use development under a leading international hospitality marque, anchored by a flagship hotel and ultra-luxury residential villas.

A multibillion SAR branded mixed-use development under a leading international hospitality marque, anchored by a flagship hotel and a collection of ultra-luxury residential villas. The mandate comprised the structuring, negotiation, and documentation of a bespoke joint development and private capital arrangement, including a purpose-built real estate fund vehicle, a layered capital stack, and the hotel management and branded-residence framework, calibrated for long-term value creation.

Hospitality · Real Estate · Leasing

Hotel Management and Trademark License Agreements

Negotiation and drafting of hotel management and trademark license agreements for a curated collection of global luxury hospitality marques and ultra-luxury branded residences.

The negotiation and drafting of several hotel management and operation agreements and trademark license agreements, on behalf of a leading Saudi developer, in respect of a curated collection of select global luxury hospitality marques and ultra-luxury branded residences anchoring a landmark sovereign-backed destination.

Real Estate · Development · Infrastructure

Long-Term Lease and Development and Asset Management

Negotiation of a long-term land lease and a development and asset management agreement for a mixed-use development delivered in partnership with a leading Saudi university.

The negotiation and preparation of a long-term land lease and a development and asset management agreement for a mixed-use development delivered in partnership with a leading Saudi university, alongside the legal workstreams for a multimillion infrastructure relocation.

Real Estate · Restructuring · Portfolio

Real Estate Portfolio Restructuring

A multibillion SAR real estate portfolio restructuring in preparation for long-term development or disposal.

A multibillion SAR real estate portfolio restructuring in preparation for long-term development or disposal, comprising the asset-level structuring, the preparation and negotiation of the holding and transfer arrangements, and the governance and value-preservation framework across the portfolio.

Energy · Disputes · Arbitration

Energy Dispute Deadlock Resolution

A multibillion SAR energy dispute on which the firm's Managing Partner sat as President of the Deadlock Resolution Committee.

A multibillion SAR energy dispute, on which the firm's Managing Partner sat as President of the Deadlock Resolution Committee, with responsibility for the procedural governance, the conduct of the committee's proceedings, and the resolution of a multi-party deadlock.

Construction · Arbitration · Disputes

Multi-Claim Construction Arbitration

A USD 78 million LCIA construction arbitration with a USD 65 million counterclaim, encompassing the claim and counterclaim, quantum and delay case, and expert evidence.

A USD 78 million LCIA construction arbitration with a USD 65 million counterclaim, encompassing the preparation and conduct of the claim and counterclaim, the quantum and delay case, and the management of expert evidence across a complex, multi-issue dispute.

Restructuring · Finance · Creditor Relations

Landmark Debt Restructuring

One of the world's largest and most complex debt restructurings, spanning sovereign and commercial creditors, more than 50 banks, and thousands of trade creditors.

One of the world's largest and most complex debt restructurings, comprising the negotiation and documentation of the restructuring across sovereign and commercial creditors, more than 50 banks, and thousands of trade creditors.

Construction · Arbitration · Disputes

Major EPC Delay Arbitration

A USD 528 million LCIA arbitration arising out of delay and disruption on a major EPC program.

A USD 528 million LCIA arbitration arising out of delay and disruption on a major EPC program, encompassing the preparation and conduct of the proceedings, the quantum and delay analysis, the management of expert evidence, and the tribunal strategy across the merits and quantum phases.

Real Estate · Construction · Disputes

Giga-Project Development and Disputes

One of the region's largest mixed-use, sovereign-backed giga-projects, comprising joint-venture structuring, development and project agreements, and disputes governance.

One of the region's largest mixed-use, sovereign-backed giga-projects, comprising the joint-venture structuring and documentation, the negotiation of development and project agreements, and the disputes and claims governance across the construction and development portfolio.

Investigations · Compliance · Regulatory

Cross-Border Investigations and Global Compliance

A U.S.-listed multinational's response to U.S. SEC, OFAC, and DOJ investigations, including the resulting Deferred Prosecution Agreement and subsequent independent compliance monitorships.

A U.S.-listed multinational's response to U.S. SEC, OFAC, and DOJ investigations, encompassing the conduct of the internal investigation, the negotiation of the resulting Deferred Prosecution Agreement, and the implementation of the subsequent independent compliance monitorships.

Arbitration · Emergency Relief · SCCA

Emergency SCCA Arbitration

An emergency arbitration before the SCCA securing an injunction suspending construction works — the first suspension of works granted by injunction in an SCCA emergency arbitration.

An emergency arbitration before the SCCA, comprising the preparation and conduct of an urgent application for interim relief, securing an injunction suspending the construction works and restraining the marketing and advertising of the development. This stands as the first suspension of works granted by injunction in an SCCA emergency arbitration.

Arbitration · Real Estate · Damages

Lease Breach and Unlawful Possession

A SAR 65 million SCCA arbitration for damages arising out of the breach of a lease agreement and the unlawful taking of possession of the premises.

A SAR 65 million SCCA arbitration for damages arising out of the breach of a lease agreement and the unlawful taking of possession of the premises, comprising the preparation and conduct of the claim and the supporting quantum case.

Sanctions · Compliance · Market Exit

Sanctioned-Country Market Exit and OFAC Compliance

A market exit across Iran, Sudan, and Syria, comprising OFAC disclosures and licensing, contract terminations, asset extraction, and a controlled wind-down of operations.

A market exit across Iran, Sudan, and Syria, comprising the OFAC disclosures and licensing, the negotiation of contract terminations and of agency, distribution, and partnership terminations, the documentation of the extraction and disposal of assets from Iran and Sudan, the liquidation of corporate entities, and a controlled, compliant wind-down of operations.

Arbitration · English Courts

International Arbitration and Award Challenge

Led a high-value LCIA arbitration and the subsequent English High Court challenge in the noted case W Ltd v M SDN BHD [2016], addressing an arbitrator's conflict.

A high-value LCIA arbitration and the subsequent English High Court challenge in the noted reported case W Ltd v M SDN BHD [2016], comprising the conduct of the arbitration and the preparation of the court challenge, concerning an arbitrator's conflict as a partner in a firm acting for the opposing party.

Arbitration · Maritime · ICC

Offshore Rig-Supply Arbitration

A USD 52 million ICC arbitration seated in Stockholm, arising out of a USD 60 million offshore rig-supply contract.

A USD 52 million ICC arbitration seated in Stockholm, arising out of a USD 60 million offshore rig-supply contract, comprising the preparation and conduct of the proceedings on issues of contract interpretation, breach, and damages.

Compliance · Brand · Internal Investigations

Compliance Remediation and Brand Assurance

A compliance incident affecting a leading global luxury maison — internal review, compliance remediation, and negotiations that preserved the relationship and secured the subsequent lease.

A compliance incident affecting a leading global luxury maison, which placed a memorandum of understanding and a forthcoming lease in jeopardy. The matter comprised the conduct of an internal review, the remediation and strengthening of the compliance program and policies, and the negotiation and assurances with the maison that preserved the relationship and secured the subsequent lease.