AIFC Court and IAC Disputes

We have market-leading expertise in proceedings before the AIFC Court and the International
Arbitration Centre (IAC).
TKS advises on complex commercial and corporate disputes, interim measures and proceedings
involving an international element. Our team develops jurisdiction-sensitive strategies and ensures
the effective recognition and enforcement of decisions across multiple jurisdictions.

Description

We have market-leading expertise in proceedings before the AIFC Court and the International Arbitration Centre (IAC).
TKS advises on complex commercial and corporate disputes, interim measures and proceedings involving an international element.
Our team develops jurisdiction-sensitive strategies and ensures the effective recognition and enforcement of decisions across multiple jurisdictions.

Cases
Disputes with the AIFC regulator and challenges to interim measures

Represented a company in a dispute with the AIFC financial regulator, including challenging the lawfulness of interim measures imposed.

Procedural abuse and recovery of legal costs

Represented a client before the AIFC Court in matters involving recovery of legal costs and abuse of process, including actions by an opponent lacking formal standing in the proceedings.

Investment disputes and shareholder rights protection in the AIFC

Represented an investor in an AIFC dispute concerning the protection of ownership and corporate rights.

Challenges to AIFC Court jurisdiction in cross-border disputes

Represented a client on jurisdictional issues before the AIFC Court in a dispute involving security over immovable property located outside the AIFC.

Setting aside court decisions for breach of due process

Represented a client in proceedings to set aside a court decision issued in their absence due to improper notification.

Technically complex commercial disputes

Represented a foreign company in a commercial dispute involving the technical condition and storage of specialised equipment.