Pinsent Masons LLP has impressed with its ability to handle tax disputes, landmark aviation cases, and its strong credentials in infrastructure, energy and construction disputes. The group frequently works alongside colleagues in the firm’s regional offices to handle multi-faceted cases spanning multiple jurisdictions. Department lead Damian Crosse, who is ‘a highly effective and respected negotiator’ provides ’thoughtful and practical commercial advice‘; he acts on many of the firm’s most significant disputes. Mark Raymont is an energy expert, particularly oil and gas, and Seema Bono specialises in regulatory work, including investigations and technology disputes. Amelia Cave is noted for her retail and technology work and Sammy Nanneh is praised for her ’excellent knowledge of the region‘. Andrew Cheung joined the firm in January 2023 and brings capabilities in international disputes, compliance issues, and investigations.
Testimonials
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‘Pinsent Masons is a market-leading firm, which understands clients' needs but also the complications of litigation in the DIFC.’
‘A dependable team for DIFC litigation and arbitration in the region. Good depth of knowledge and experience amongst the team and excellent value.'
Key clients
- SKAT
- Qatar Airways
Work highlights
- Represented the Danish Tax Authority in its multibillion-dollar, multi-jurisdictional claims against multiple defendants for tax fraud.
- Advised the Qatar Airways Group in high-profile litigation proceedings commenced against global aircraft manufacturer Airbus, valued at USD 3 billion.