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Background of the Client Wilfire (pseudonym for confidentiality purposes) is a diversified group comprising seven (7) mainland companies and a total of thirty-nine (39) branches operating under them. Each company was incorporated in Dubai under the Department of Economic Development (“DED” – Dubai Mainland), with its own set of activities and distinct legal structures. The […]
Challenge A prominent UAE/China-based sports company approached us with urgent concerns regarding trademark infringement in the United Arab Emirates. As a well-established brand in the sports and lifestyle sector, the company had been rapidly expanding its product distribution in the region. However, as their visibility grew, they began facing increasing risks of counterfeit goods and […]
This case arose from disputes over three apartments (“Units”) in a prominent Residential Tower (the “Building”) on Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi. The original developer had sold units to individual buyers under sale and purchase agreements between 2007 and 2014. The buyers (“our Clients”) included: An investor who purchased two units. A young professional who […]
The Background Our client, a UAE-based subcontractor specialising in oil and gas installation and manpower services, was engaged by a leading main contractor for a large-scale infrastructure project within the UAE. The parties executed two distinct purchase orders (POs) governing their contractual relationship: Purchase Order 1 (PO1): Installation and commissioning of fittings; Purchase Order 2 […]