Having cultivated his skills in leading law firms in both Toronto and Dubai, Taha now serves as the managing partner of Amer Al Marzooqi Advocates & Legal Consultants' esteemed business law practice. His leadership and dedication further strengthen the firm's reputation for providing exceptional legal services, making Taha an invaluable asset to the team.
Business Law:
- Acted as legal representative for a consortium of leading energy companies in joint ventures concerning pipeline, petroleum blending, storage, and distribution terminals.
- Served as the lead advisor to a privately held oilfield services business valued at approximately US$ 3 Billion, overseeing restructuring initiatives and corporate governance matters.
- Played a crucial role as the lead advisor in structuring a prominent private business valued at approximately US$ 1.5 Billion, holding interests in diverse sectors such as real estate, healthcare, fisheries, aerospace, and spare parts.
- Provided expert guidance as the lead advisor to a large home furnishing business valued at approximately US$ 750 Million during a corporate reorganization.
- Acted as lead advisor to a large Canadian master distribution business valued at approximately US$ 200 Million, offering counsel on corporate reorganization and shareholding interests structuring.
- Offered expert lease advisory services to a large European software and coding company valued over US$ 1 Billion, overseeing corporate reorganization and regional business interests structuring.
- Provided advisory and negotiation services on behalf of a leading petroleum company, assisting in the structuring of a transaction for the securitization of US$ 2.5 Billion of petroleum product receivables.
- Advised a leading cement company on the issuance of US$ 130 Million financing for a US$ 200 Million project, focused on designing, developing, and operating cement manufacturing facilities in a frontier market.
- Assisted a membership-based society in setting up and implementing a non-profit charitable entity, handling assets and funds worth approximately US$ 135 Million.
- Represented the vendor in the sale of a bottling company to a multinational firm for US$ 51 Million.
- Represented the vendor in the sale of its business to the largest construction firm in the UAE for US$ 35 Million.
- Provided advisory services for a US$ 20 Million investment aimed at establishing and operating American private schools.
- Structured a multi-million-dollar advanced manufacturing company using 3D printing technology, catering to key industries such as dentistry in Dubai and the GCC.
- Offered advice and structured Series A funding for various venture capital deals ranging in value from US$ 500,000 to US$ 20 Million, including Foodics' US$ 4 Million Series A round and Mrsool's US$ 7 Million Series A round.
- Advised a leading US company specializing in healthcare payments on strategic partnerships and a joint venture with a preeminent US healthcare provider.
- Represented a landlord in the negotiation of a complex multi-year commercial lease valued at US$ 18 Million with a multinational hospitality group for a leading hotel brand in Dubai.
- Represented the purchaser in a shareholder buyout of a leading UAE restaurant business for US$ 11 Million.
- Provided advisory services to an American-operated events management company on a US$ 5.75 Million deal with the tourism authorities in Abu Dhabi.
- Represented the purchaser in the acquisition of a legacy-oriented Spanish manufacturing company for US$ 2 Million and executed the restructuring of the acquired company.
- Represented the purchaser in the acquisition of a media company for US$ 2 Million.
- Advised an environmental technology company on the structuring of operations and successfully closed the first tranche of US$ 1.5 Million in equity financing.
- Represented a US purchaser in the acquisition of a Dubai-based publishing company for US$ 1.5 Million, including the restructuring of the acquired company for online content.
- Provided expert advice to a prominent real estate company and investment firm on the structuring of investment products for hotel properties in Mecca.
- Assisted a joint venture involving parties from the US, UK, and UAE, focusing on offering inflight entertainment products, including Hollywood and Bollywood content, to international airlines.
- Offered advisory services to a prominent US due diligence firm active in the US, Middle East, and Indo-Pacific region, addressing corporate governance and shareholder matters.
- Provided guidance to a leading Swiss pharmaceutical company on regulatory, employment, and corporate matters related to the restructuring of its UAE and GCC operations.
Arbitration & Litigation:
- Successfully represented a leading UK bank in a high-level US$ 230 Million dispute, addressing alleged breaches of the bank's fiduciary obligations.
- Advocated for a publicly listed German energy company in a US$ 136 Million banking fraud matter.
- Acted on behalf of a claimant in a US$ 15 Million arbitration case concerning the control of a leading company in online ticketing sales for concerts and events.
- Represented a prominent real estate and mall developer in the UAE in a US$ 9 Million dispute, involving multiple claims for non-performance and breach of contract.
- Advocated for a claimant in a US$ 4-5 Million matter involving alleged fraud, misconduct by management, and a shareholder dispute related to investments in a London-based e-commerce company.
- Successfully represented a large US film production company in California and one of the largest European commodity traders in the world in enforcing arbitration awards of US$ 5.25 Million and US$ 15 Million, respectively, under the New York Convention.
- Represented a defendant, a large European state airline, in a multi-jurisdictional US$ 20 Million dispute over agency rights.
- Acted on behalf of a leading UK bank in a US$ 5 Million claim concerning an alleged breach of the bank's obligations under facilities agreements, along with jurisdictional issues.
- Provided advisory services to a leading UK bank in a high-level US$ 2.2 Million dispute, addressing a purported breach by the bank of its contractual obligations regarding financial products for high net worth individuals.
- Represented a claimant, one of the largest bunker fuel suppliers in the world, in a maritime arbitration case involving payments of US$ 1.2 Million.
- Advocated for a respondent in a US$ 1 Million arbitration matter concerning a breach of contract related to electronic currency exchange trading platforms.
- Represented a claimant in a US$ 600,000 arbitration matter against a Kuwaiti reseller, addressing a breach of contract related to Oracle software products.
- Successfully represented a famous American chef and social media influencer in a high-value dispute with a joint venture partner, focusing on a breach of contract issue.
- Acted as the defense for a groundbreaking multi-million-dollar, multi-jurisdictional dispute involving cases registered in London, New York, and Dubai. The dispute encompassed a leading international golf athlete, licensing agreements, conspiracy, fraud, and public order issues.
Provided legal representation for a leading Swiss pharmaceutical company in various matters, including those related to product infringement and fraud.
