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A partner in our International Arbitration practice, Roberto is experienced in administrative and civil law, government contracts, oil and gas contracts, public utilities, and power and infrastructure projects.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eForeign Legal Consultant, Authorized to Practice law in Argentina (not licensed in Texas)\u003c/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[[--readmore--]]\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoberto represents clients in complex arbitrations before the World Bank Group\u0026rsquo;s International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes and UN Commission on International Trade Law, as well as in arbitration under the International Centre for Dispute Resolution and International Chamber of Commerce rules. 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(owned by VINCI Highways) against the City of Lima in a toll road project regarding the nullity of the concession agreement. Lima is claiming the nullity of the concession based on the alleged imbalance of the economic terms of several agreements entered into during the contract execution. The case also involves construction claims against the City of Lima. It is a high-profile case, involving criminal proceedings against former mayors and government officials.{{ FIELD }}Representing a French company in a dispute under the France-Peru Bilateral Investment Treaty.{{ FIELD }}Representing Sociedad Aeroportuaria Kuntur Wasi S.A. and Corporación América S.A. in an ICSID arbitration under the Peru-Argentina bilateral investment treaty, a concession contract for the construction and operation of the new airport in Cuzco, and a guaranty contract (Contrato Ley), involving the unlawful termination and unfair treatment provided to both investors. The Peruvian government has initiated criminal proceedings regarding the concession and its addenda.{{ FIELD }}Representing Gente Oil Ecuador Pte. Ltd in a UNCITRAL arbitration administered by the Permanent Court of Arbitration arising out of a dispute involving a risk service oil contract with Ecuador. The matter also includes allegations of corruption and fraud, including proceedings before criminal courts and the Comptroller Office (Contraloría).{{ FIELD }}Representing Reficar in an ICC arbitration against CB\u0026amp;I, an EPC contractor. The dispute concerns costs and delays in connection with the construction of a refinery in Colombia.{{ FIELD }}Representing Teinver S.A. in an ICSID arbitration against Argentina involving the nationalization of the two largest airlines in that country.{{ FIELD }}Representing Salini Impregilo SpA in three international arbitrations against Argentina involving its investments in a water management concession, a roadway concession and a bridge.{{ FIELD }}Representing Murphy Oil in an ICSID arbitration against Ecuador concerning the violation of a bilateral investment treaty.{{ FIELD }}Representing a European company in a potential arbitration against a state and a state-owned energy company. The dispute concerns the nationalization of the energy company.{{ FIELD }}Represented Sempra Energy International in its arbitration claim against Argentina involving its investment in two natural gas distribution licenses and in a potential arbitration against another South American country involving its investment in a power distribution company, and advised it in two ICC arbitrations.{{ FIELD }}Represented two American oil and gas companies in two ICSID arbitrations against Argentina, one of which involved claimant’s investment in two power plants and a natural gas field.{{ FIELD }}Represented a major American oil company in a multibillion-dollar U.S. claim against a South American state concerning the breach of a bilateral investment treaty, an oil concession agreement and an environmental claim initiated against the oil company in the courts of the South American state.{{ FIELD }}Represented City Oriente Limited in an ICSID contract arbitration against Ecuador and Petroecuador concerning the violation of an Oil Production Sharing Agreement.{{ FIELD }}Represented a global supplier of power plants in its arbitration claim involving an engineering, procurement and construction contract.{{ FIELD }}Represented Noble Energy, Inc. and MachalaPower Cia. Ltda. in their arbitration claim against a South American country concerning the violation of a bilateral investment treaty, an investment agreement and a concession contract for the construction and operation of a power plant.{{ FIELD }}Represented a telecommunications company in an ICSID arbitration against Argentina concerning the violation of a treaty and the nationalization of its concession contract with the Argentine Government.{{ FIELD }}Represented Camuzzi Internacional in its arbitration claim against Argentina involving its investment in two natural gas distribution licenses.{{ FIELD }}Represented a large international water company in its ICSID arbitration against Argentina.{{ FIELD }}Represented a major American energy company in preparing an ICSID arbitration against a Central American state concerning the breach of different contracts with distribution companies for the purchase of electricity.{{ FIELD }}Represented a major independent company in a potential LCIA arbitration under a Joint Operating Agreement.{{ FIELD }}Advised Northrop Grumman in its US$200 million bidding to, and contract work for, the Argentine government.{{ FIELD }}Participated in an ICC arbitration initiated by Pérez Companc against Enersys.{{ FIELD }}Roberto Aguirre Luzi specializes in counseling multinational corporations on complex arbitration. A partner in our International Arbitration practice, Roberto is experienced in administrative and civil law, government contracts, oil and gas contracts, public utilities, and power and infrastructure projects.\nForeign Legal Consultant, Authorized to Practice law in Argentina (not licensed in Texas)\n\nRoberto represents clients in complex arbitrations before the World Bank Group’s International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes and UN Commission on International Trade Law, as well as in arbitration under the International Centre for Dispute Resolution and International Chamber of Commerce rules. Roberto also has extensive experience in civil and administrative law, government contracts, oil and gas contracts, public utilities, and power and infrastructure projects.\nListed as a leading member of the international arbitration bar in the 2011 Global Arbitration Review 45 Under 45 rankings, Roberto has also been individually recognized by Chambers Latin America and featured in Who’s Who in International Arbitration.\nRoberto worked for five years as an associate for Marval, O’Farrell \u0026amp; Mairal before joining King \u0026amp; Spalding in 2003. He was born in San Juan, Argentina. Roberto is fluent in Spanish and English, and reads French, Italian and Portuguese. Roberto J Aguirre Luzi Partner Ranked for Latin America-wide arbitration, he is \"very skillful presenting arguments and cross-examining witnesses.”  Chambers Global 2017 “Knowledgeable, highly proactive attitude”; a “high-level bilingual lawyer.”  Chambers Latin America 45 Under 45  Global Arbitration Review, 2011  Who’s Who in International Arbitration University of Buenos Aires, Argentina  The University of Texas at Austin The University of Texas School of Law Foreign Legal Consultant, Texas Bar of the City of Buenos Aires, Argentina Representing a Linea Amarilla S.A.C. (owned by VINCI Highways) against the City of Lima in a toll road project regarding the nullity of the concession agreement. Lima is claiming the nullity of the concession based on the alleged imbalance of the economic terms of several agreements entered into during the contract execution. The case also involves construction claims against the City of Lima. It is a high-profile case, involving criminal proceedings against former mayors and government officials. Representing a French company in a dispute under the France-Peru Bilateral Investment Treaty. Representing Sociedad Aeroportuaria Kuntur Wasi S.A. and Corporación América S.A. in an ICSID arbitration under the Peru-Argentina bilateral investment treaty, a concession contract for the construction and operation of the new airport in Cuzco, and a guaranty contract (Contrato Ley), involving the unlawful termination and unfair treatment provided to both investors. The Peruvian government has initiated criminal proceedings regarding the concession and its addenda. Representing Gente Oil Ecuador Pte. Ltd in a UNCITRAL arbitration administered by the Permanent Court of Arbitration arising out of a dispute involving a risk service oil contract with Ecuador. The matter also includes allegations of corruption and fraud, including proceedings before criminal courts and the Comptroller Office (Contraloría). Representing Reficar in an ICC arbitration against CB\u0026amp;I, an EPC contractor. The dispute concerns costs and delays in connection with the construction of a refinery in Colombia. Representing Teinver S.A. in an ICSID arbitration against Argentina involving the nationalization of the two largest airlines in that country. Representing Salini Impregilo SpA in three international arbitrations against Argentina involving its investments in a water management concession, a roadway concession and a bridge. Representing Murphy Oil in an ICSID arbitration against Ecuador concerning the violation of a bilateral investment treaty. Representing a European company in a potential arbitration against a state and a state-owned energy company. The dispute concerns the nationalization of the energy company. Represented Sempra Energy International in its arbitration claim against Argentina involving its investment in two natural gas distribution licenses and in a potential arbitration against another South American country involving its investment in a power distribution company, and advised it in two ICC arbitrations. Represented two American oil and gas companies in two ICSID arbitrations against Argentina, one of which involved claimant’s investment in two power plants and a natural gas field. Represented a major American oil company in a multibillion-dollar U.S. claim against a South American state concerning the breach of a bilateral investment treaty, an oil concession agreement and an environmental claim initiated against the oil company in the courts of the South American state. Represented City Oriente Limited in an ICSID contract arbitration against Ecuador and Petroecuador concerning the violation of an Oil Production Sharing Agreement. Represented a global supplier of power plants in its arbitration claim involving an engineering, procurement and construction contract. Represented Noble Energy, Inc. and MachalaPower Cia. Ltda. in their arbitration claim against a South American country concerning the violation of a bilateral investment treaty, an investment agreement and a concession contract for the construction and operation of a power plant. Represented a telecommunications company in an ICSID arbitration against Argentina concerning the violation of a treaty and the nationalization of its concession contract with the Argentine Government. Represented Camuzzi Internacional in its arbitration claim against Argentina involving its investment in two natural gas distribution licenses. Represented a large international water company in its ICSID arbitration against Argentina. 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Correspondingly, Sajid's global clientele include multi-nationals and State/State entities in those regions.  As a recipient of a number of recognitions from legal directories and industry commentators over the years,  Sajid is described as having “indispensable leadership” (IBLJ (2022)) and as being “an excellent lawyer with good business acumen and understands client’s perspective and overall business context and comes out with pragmatic solutions” (Legal 500 UK, 2021).\nSajid also has notable experience in international trade matters including export controls and sanctions. He assists clients prepare disclosures of export control and economic sanctions laws violations and represents them in regulatory investigations. Sajid Ahmed Partner “Indispensable Leadership”  India Business Law Journal (2022) Recognized as “an excellent lawyer with good business acumen\" LEGAL 500, 2021 \"Understands client’s perspective and overall business context and comes out with pragmatic solutions\"  Legal 500, 2021 Recognized as “a name to note” LEGAL 500, 2021 Law Society of England and Wales Recent Representations – Arbitration MattersAn Asian Exploration \u0026amp; Production company in an ad hoc UNCITRAL arbitration against the Government of India with respect to cross-boundary gas migration issues. An Indian pharmaceuticals company in a LCIA arbitration in London against a major Canadian generics producer with respect to a breach of exclusivity provisions in a licence agreement. A significant oil \u0026amp; gas company in two ad hoc UNCITRAL arbitrations against an Asian sovereign state, one relating to the company’s right to cost recovery under a PSC and the other relating to gas pricing. The Republic of Turkey and Turkish state-owned entity BOTAS in an ICC arbitration in Paris against the Republic of Iraq in relation to a dispute concerning an intergovernmental pipeline agreement. A significant Turkish E\u0026amp;P company against the Republic of Kazakhstan in an ICSID arbitration brought under the Turkey–Kazakhstan bilateral investment treaty relating to a tax stabilization clause. An Indian electrical engineering company in an ICC arbitration in London against a UK company involving claims of defective products provided pursuant to a Supply Agreement. A multinational life sciences company against a US company in an ICC arbitration in London concerning a breach of a licence agreement with respect to the marketing of a biopharmaceutical product. A significant Asian company in an LCIA arbitration in London against a U.S. investment bank relating to breaches of a services agreement in connection with an M\u0026amp;A deal. A significant pharmaceutical company in an ICC arbitration proceeding in New York against a German company relating to breaches of a manufacturing and supply agreement. Recent Representations – Export Controls and Sanctions MattersA major financial institution on EU-Russia sanctions concerning the provision of loans, capital market instruments and other types of financial instruments to Russia-related persons. A major Middle East petrochemicals company on EU sanctions with respect to Iran and Syria and potential exposure based on business transactions with Iranian and Syrian entities. A significant Middle East sovereign wealth fund on the successful de-listing of one its associated companies from the EU sanctions list. A major Asian oil and gas company in connection with the EU relaxation of sanctions on investments in the Iranian hydrocarbons sector and on Iranian oil exports under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. A significant aircraft manufacturer on export sales of aircraft and aircraft parts from certain EU countries to the Middle East region and South America. An aerospace client in its UK voluntary self-disclosures due to potential violation of UK/EU export control rules. 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His work prosecuting and defending matters involving cutting-edge legal theories in high-profile matters brought under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA), the California Comprehensive Computer Data Access and Fraud Act, the Lanham Act, the California Unfair Competition Law and similar laws in other states has been repeatedly recognized in the legal press and mainstream media.\u0026nbsp; Mr. Akrotirianakis is individually recommended by Chambers in the category of Litigation: General Commercial (California).\u0026nbsp; He has been named among Los Angeles' \"Top 100 Lawyers\" (\u003cem\u003eLos Angeles Business Journal\u003c/em\u003e, 2024), among 50 \"2024 Leading Commercial Litigators\" nationally (\u003cem\u003eDaily Journal\u003c/em\u003e), \"Recommended\" in the category of General Commercial Disputes (\u003cem\u003eLegal 500 U.S.\u003c/em\u003e, 2024), a \"Litigation Star\" in California and nationally (\u003cem\u003eBenchmark Litigation\u003c/em\u003e, 2023), an \"Innovative Practitioner\" (\u003cem\u003eFinancial Times\u003c/em\u003e, 2022), and an legal \"MVP\" in the transportation industry (\u003cem\u003eLaw360\u003c/em\u003e), in addition to other honors received from\u0026nbsp;the \u003cem\u003eNational Law Journal\u003c/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe American Lawyer\u003c/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Recorder\u003c/em\u003e, and other publications.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore joining King \u0026amp; Spalding, Mr. Akrotirianakis served as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Central District of California, investigating and prosecuting complex fraud and financial crimes, political and law enforcement corruption, civil rights matters, racketeering, and various other violations of federal law, including the CFAA.\u0026nbsp; Following law school, Mr. Akrotirianakis served as a Law Clerk to the late Judge Harry Pregerson, United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMr. Akrotirianakis was elected to the firm's Policy Committee in December 2021.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e","slug":"joseph-akrotirianakis","email":"jakro@kslaw.com","phone":null,"matters":["\u003cp\u003eAs lead counsel, represented global biopharmaceutical company Amgen Inc. against Lanham Act and California\u0026rsquo;s false advertising and unfair competition claims in a federal court lawsuit by generic drugs giant Sandoz Inc. 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After a bench trial, the court awarded the plaintiffs 387.5% of the defendant's prelitigation valuation, plus attorney\u0026rsquo;s fees, court costs, and more than two years of prejudgment interest.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresent an international cybersecurity technology company NSO Group in the defense of a groundbreaking lawsuit brought by Facebook, Inc., and WhatsApp Inc. under the federal Computer Fraud and Abuse Act and its California analogue. Obtained stay of district court proceedings while the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit considers the company\u0026rsquo;s claim that it is entitled to derivative foreign sovereign immunity.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRepresented a global pharmaceutical company, as plaintiff, in an unfair competition action against a purported compounding pharmacy promoting and selling competing \u0026ldquo;compounded\u0026rdquo; drugs on a national basis. 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After obtaining partial summary judgment as to liability on claims under the federal Lanham Act and the California Unfair Competition Law, a jury awarded the client damages and the court imposed a permanent injunction against the counterparty\u0026rsquo;s unlawful business practices.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs lead counsel, represented one of the world\u0026rsquo;s largest international containerized freight shipping companies and its terminal operator subsidiary in a business \u0026ldquo;divorce\u0026rdquo; from a joint venture partner. 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Accomplished denial of the petition for injunction and dismissal of the action.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepresents the U.S. West Coast\u0026rsquo;s largest marine terminal (by container lifts), responsible for over one million container moves per year in commercial and regulatory matters.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs lead counsel, represented a leading U.S. West Coast marine terminal operator in a labor relations action brought by a union representing mechanics previously employed at the terminal. After asserting a leading-edge position in a motion for judgment on the pleadings, obtained dismissal of the lawsuit and an award of costs.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDefeated class action lawsuit against largest marine container terminal on the U.S. West Coast. Plaintiffs had alleged unlawful collection of demurrage during the \u0026ldquo;West Coast Port Slowdown.\u0026rdquo; After demonstrating that a terminal cannot be \u0026ldquo;constructively\u0026rdquo; closed by labor activity not amounting to a strike, obtained dismissal of the action in its entirety.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePersuaded a federal agency to withdraw its notice of violation of anti-pollution regulations against a port terminal operator, avoiding approximately $9.2 million in potential penalties.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePersuaded the National Labor Relations Board to close investigations of marine terminal operator. 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He is an accomplished trial lawyer who has first-chaired or co-chaired 35\u0026nbsp;trials and arbitrations.\u0026nbsp; He has never lost a jury trial or bench trial.\u0026nbsp; Mr. Akrotirianakis represents both plaintiffs and defendants across a broad spectrum of industries, including technology, pharmaceuticals and life sciences, and international shipping, transportation and logistics, among others.\u0026nbsp; A seasoned commercial litigator, and a decorated former federal prosecutor, Mr. Akrotirianakis has litigated matters of the most complex and difficult caliber throughout his more than 25-year career.\u0026nbsp;[[--readmore--]]\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMr. Akrotirianakis regularly practices before federal and state courts throughout California and nationally in matters involving complex commercial litigation, unfair competition, business torts, intellectual property, and federal and state regulatory investigations and defense. His work prosecuting and defending matters involving cutting-edge legal theories in high-profile matters brought under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA), the California Comprehensive Computer Data Access and Fraud Act, the Lanham Act, the California Unfair Competition Law and similar laws in other states has been repeatedly recognized in the legal press and mainstream media.\u0026nbsp; Mr. Akrotirianakis is individually recommended by Chambers in the category of Litigation: General Commercial (California).\u0026nbsp; He has been named among Los Angeles' \"Top 100 Lawyers\" (\u003cem\u003eLos Angeles Business Journal\u003c/em\u003e, 2024), among 50 \"2024 Leading Commercial Litigators\" nationally (\u003cem\u003eDaily Journal\u003c/em\u003e), \"Recommended\" in the category of General Commercial Disputes (\u003cem\u003eLegal 500 U.S.\u003c/em\u003e, 2024), a \"Litigation Star\" in California and nationally (\u003cem\u003eBenchmark Litigation\u003c/em\u003e, 2023), an \"Innovative Practitioner\" (\u003cem\u003eFinancial Times\u003c/em\u003e, 2022), and an legal \"MVP\" in the transportation industry (\u003cem\u003eLaw360\u003c/em\u003e), in addition to other honors received from\u0026nbsp;the \u003cem\u003eNational Law Journal\u003c/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe American Lawyer\u003c/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Recorder\u003c/em\u003e, and other publications.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore joining King \u0026amp; Spalding, Mr. Akrotirianakis served as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Central District of California, investigating and prosecuting complex fraud and financial crimes, political and law enforcement corruption, civil rights matters, racketeering, and various other violations of federal law, including the CFAA.\u0026nbsp; Following law school, Mr. Akrotirianakis served as a Law Clerk to the late Judge Harry Pregerson, United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMr. Akrotirianakis was elected to the firm's Policy Committee in December 2021.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e","matters":["\u003cp\u003eAs lead counsel, represented global biopharmaceutical company Amgen Inc. against Lanham Act and California\u0026rsquo;s false advertising and unfair competition claims in a federal court lawsuit by generic drugs giant Sandoz Inc. 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After obtaining partial summary judgment as to liability on claims under the federal Lanham Act and the California Unfair Competition Law, a jury awarded the client damages and the court imposed a permanent injunction against the counterparty\u0026rsquo;s unlawful business practices.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs lead counsel, represented one of the world\u0026rsquo;s largest international containerized freight shipping companies and its terminal operator subsidiary in a business \u0026ldquo;divorce\u0026rdquo; from a joint venture partner. 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Plaintiffs had alleged unlawful collection of demurrage during the \u0026ldquo;West Coast Port Slowdown.\u0026rdquo; After demonstrating that a terminal cannot be \u0026ldquo;constructively\u0026rdquo; closed by labor activity not amounting to a strike, obtained dismissal of the action in its entirety.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePersuaded a federal agency to withdraw its notice of violation of anti-pollution regulations against a port terminal operator, avoiding approximately $9.2 million in potential penalties.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePersuaded the National Labor Relations Board to close investigations of marine terminal operator. 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Trial Lawyers\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Los Angeles Business Journal, 2020\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"Named among \\\"Top 100 attorneys in Southern California,\\\" across all practice areas\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Super Lawyers, 2017\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"Law360 \\\"MVP,\\\" Transportation - Among nation’s top five attorneys serving clients in the transportation industry\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Law360, 2016\"}{{ FIELD }}As lead counsel, represented global biopharmaceutical company Amgen Inc. against Lanham Act and California’s false advertising and unfair competition claims in a federal court lawsuit by generic drugs giant Sandoz Inc. The litigation addressed cutting edge issues relating to the use of RWE in pharmaceutical advertising. The matter resolved two days before trial.{{ FIELD }}As trial counsel, leading defense of an Israeli cyber-intelligence company against novel claims brought under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) and analogous state law claims in five separate lawsuits filed by WhatsApp, Apple, and several individual plaintiffs in the Northern District of California and the Eastern District of Virginia.{{ FIELD }}As lead trial counsel, represented Everport Terminal Services Inc. in a matter with implications for much of the international trade on the Pacific Coast. In an appellate reversal of an NLRB decision, convinced the D.C. Circuit unanimously to recognize that the NLRB’s decision “would make the system of collective bargaining ... nonsensical and unworkable.”{{ FIELD }}As co-lead counsel, represents American Kidney Fund (AKF) and other plaintiffs in a constitutional challenge to California AB 290. Secured a preliminary injunction against the enforcement of AB 290 on the eve of the statute’s effective date. The Court subsequently granted summary judgment in our clients’ favor.{{ FIELD }}As lead trial counsel, achieved a total victory including a permanent injunction and an award of attorney’s fees in a first-of-its-kind unfair competition lawsuit on behalf of Hope Pharmaceuticals alleging violations of the unfair competition and trade practices laws of California, Florida, Tennessee, South Carolina and Connecticut.{{ FIELD }}As lead counsel, represented Americold Logistics, LLC, in a high-stakes commercial dispute against the nation’s largest publicly-traded grocery distributor, United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI). This matter settled on confidential terms shortly before trial.{{ FIELD }}Represented plaintiffs, in a corporate valuation dispute against a defense industry manufacturer of millimeter wave aircraft radar components. After a bench trial, the court awarded the plaintiffs 387.5% of the defendant's prelitigation valuation, plus attorney’s fees, court costs, and more than two years of prejudgment interest.{{ FIELD }}Represent an international cybersecurity technology company NSO Group in the defense of a groundbreaking lawsuit brought by Facebook, Inc., and WhatsApp Inc. under the federal Computer Fraud and Abuse Act and its California analogue. Obtained stay of district court proceedings while the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit considers the company’s claim that it is entitled to derivative foreign sovereign immunity.{{ FIELD }}Represented a global pharmaceutical company, as plaintiff, in an unfair competition action against a purported compounding pharmacy promoting and selling competing “compounded” drugs on a national basis. Obtained partial summary judgment as to liability on claims under the federal Lanham Act, California False Advertising Law, and California Unfair Competition Law.{{ FIELD }}The action resolved shortly thereafter on confidential terms, and the court imposed a permanent injunction against the counterparty’s false advertising and unlawful business practices.\nRepresented one of North America’s largest grain companies in a fraudulent transfer action against a former customer. Obtained summary judgment as to liability and a multimillion-dollar award including an award of punitive damages and successfully defended the matter on appeal to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.\nAs lead trial counsel, represented a global pharmaceutical company in an action for unfair competition and false advertising against a competitor selling drugs not approved by FDA. After obtaining partial summary judgment as to liability on claims under the federal Lanham Act and the California Unfair Competition Law, a jury awarded the client damages and the court imposed a permanent injunction against the counterparty’s unlawful business practices.\nAs lead counsel, represented one of the world’s largest international containerized freight shipping companies and its terminal operator subsidiary in a business “divorce” from a joint venture partner. Defeated motions for a temporary restraining order (TRO) and preliminary injunction and obtained dismissal of the matter and an award of costs.\nRepresented one of the nation’s largest engineering and construction companies and its subsidiaries in a federal court action brought under the False Claims Act alleging overcharging in federal government contracts.\nAs lead counsel, represented a domestic subsidiary of one of the world’s largest international containerized shipping companies in defense of a federal court action for interim injunctive relief pursuant to Section 10(j) of the National Labor Relations Act. Accomplished denial of the petition for injunction and dismissal of the action.\nRepresents the U.S. West Coast’s largest marine terminal (by container lifts), responsible for over one million container moves per year in commercial and regulatory matters.\nAs lead counsel, represented a leading U.S. West Coast marine terminal operator in a labor relations action brought by a union representing mechanics previously employed at the terminal. After asserting a leading-edge position in a motion for judgment on the pleadings, obtained dismissal of the lawsuit and an award of costs.\nDefeated class action lawsuit against largest marine container terminal on the U.S. West Coast. Plaintiffs had alleged unlawful collection of demurrage during the “West Coast Port Slowdown.” After demonstrating that a terminal cannot be “constructively” closed by labor activity not amounting to a strike, obtained dismissal of the action in its entirety.\nPersuaded a federal agency to withdraw its notice of violation of anti-pollution regulations against a port terminal operator, avoiding approximately $9.2 million in potential penalties.\nPersuaded the National Labor Relations Board to close investigations of marine terminal operator. After the union appealed, the NLRB’s Office of the General Counsel affirmed the declination decisions in the client’s favor.{{ FIELD }}Persuaded the National Labor Relations Board to close investigations of international shipping line and its domestic agent.\nRepresented a marine terminal operator in an investigation by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, mitigating the penalty to just nine percent of the penalty sought.\nServed as lead counsel in a federal criminal investigation of a nationwide ground shipping company suspected of aiding and abetting the trafficking of millions of dollars of counterfeit high fashion goods. No charges were filed.\nRepresented the CEO of a Southern California-based manufacturer, packager, and distributor of health food, nutritional supplements, and cosmetic products in a federal court criminal action alleging import violations. Matter was resolved with a probationary sentence.\nRepresented global network of YouTube content creators and brands in a trade secrets dispute with company’s former employees.\nRepresented president of Southern California-based construction company in state court criminal investigation concerning alleged theft of public monies. Client received a probationary sentence, and the conviction was expunged entirely shortly thereafter.\nRepresented associate general counsel of a Los Angeles-based investment fund in a state court criminal investigation. Investigation was dropped without the filing of any charges.\nRepresented the CEO of China-based petroleum exploration, extraction, and production company in federal court securities action by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.\nRepresented one of the nation’s largest engineering and construction companies and its subsidiaries in a federal court action brought under the False Claims Act alleging overcharging in federal government contracts.\nRepresented the largest health plan in California in a 40-day trial arising out of an enforcement proceeding brought by the California Department of Managed Health Care.\nRepresented California’s largest HMO in dozens of investigations and litigation conducted by the California Department of Managed Health Care.\nRepresented the world’s leading satellite television provider in a major contract dispute with one of its largest retailers.{{ FIELD }}Joe Akrotirianakis is a partner in the Business Litigation Practice Group.  He is an accomplished trial lawyer who has first-chaired or co-chaired 35 trials and arbitrations.  He has never lost a jury trial or bench trial.  Mr. Akrotirianakis represents both plaintiffs and defendants across a broad spectrum of industries, including technology, pharmaceuticals and life sciences, and international shipping, transportation and logistics, among others.  A seasoned commercial litigator, and a decorated former federal prosecutor, Mr. Akrotirianakis has litigated matters of the most complex and difficult caliber throughout his more than 25-year career. \nMr. Akrotirianakis regularly practices before federal and state courts throughout California and nationally in matters involving complex commercial litigation, unfair competition, business torts, intellectual property, and federal and state regulatory investigations and defense. His work prosecuting and defending matters involving cutting-edge legal theories in high-profile matters brought under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA), the California Comprehensive Computer Data Access and Fraud Act, the Lanham Act, the California Unfair Competition Law and similar laws in other states has been repeatedly recognized in the legal press and mainstream media.  Mr. Akrotirianakis is individually recommended by Chambers in the category of Litigation: General Commercial (California).  He has been named among Los Angeles' \"Top 100 Lawyers\" (Los Angeles Business Journal, 2024), among 50 \"2024 Leading Commercial Litigators\" nationally (Daily Journal), \"Recommended\" in the category of General Commercial Disputes (Legal 500 U.S., 2024), a \"Litigation Star\" in California and nationally (Benchmark Litigation, 2023), an \"Innovative Practitioner\" (Financial Times, 2022), and an legal \"MVP\" in the transportation industry (Law360), in addition to other honors received from the National Law Journal, The American Lawyer, The Recorder, and other publications.\nBefore joining King \u0026amp; Spalding, Mr. Akrotirianakis served as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Central District of California, investigating and prosecuting complex fraud and financial crimes, political and law enforcement corruption, civil rights matters, racketeering, and various other violations of federal law, including the CFAA.  Following law school, Mr. Akrotirianakis served as a Law Clerk to the late Judge Harry Pregerson, United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.\nMr. Akrotirianakis was elected to the firm's Policy Committee in December 2021.  \n  Partner “He is very thorough and very well experienced.” Chambers Guide to the USA, 2025, Litigation: General Commercial - California “Joe's most valuable attribute is his ability to anticipate potential issues or outcomes.” Chambers Guide to the USA, 2025, Litigation: General Commercial - California Named among Los Angeles' \"Top 100 Lawyers\" Los Angeles Business Journal, 2024 Named among 50 \"2024 Leading Commercial Litigators\" (nationally) Daily Journal, 2024 The Best Lawyers in America, Commercial Litigation  The Best Lawyers in America, 2024-present Listed as \"Recommended\" in category of General Commercial Disputes Legal 500 U.S., 2022-2025 Litigation Star (National) Benchmark Litigation, 2023 - present California Litigation Star Benchmark Litigation, 2023 - present Shortlisted as an \"Innovative Practitioner\" Financial Times, 2022 Named as the only \"Plaintiff Trailblazer\" at a large law firm National Law Journal, 2022 Named a \"Trailblazer: West\" The American Lawyer, 2021 Named a \"California Trailblazer\" The Recorder, 2020 Leaders of Influence: Litigators \u0026amp; Trial Lawyers Los Angeles Business Journal, 2020 Named among \"Top 100 attorneys in Southern California,\" across all practice areas Super Lawyers, 2017 Law360 \"MVP,\" Transportation - Among nation’s top five attorneys serving clients in the transportation industry Law360, 2016 Whittier College Whittier Law School Loyola Law School Loyola Law School Supreme Court of the United States U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York U.S. District Court for the Central District of California U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida California Law Clerk, Harry Pregerson, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit As lead counsel, represented global biopharmaceutical company Amgen Inc. against Lanham Act and California’s false advertising and unfair competition claims in a federal court lawsuit by generic drugs giant Sandoz Inc. The litigation addressed cutting edge issues relating to the use of RWE in pharmaceutical advertising. The matter resolved two days before trial. As trial counsel, leading defense of an Israeli cyber-intelligence company against novel claims brought under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) and analogous state law claims in five separate lawsuits filed by WhatsApp, Apple, and several individual plaintiffs in the Northern District of California and the Eastern District of Virginia. As lead trial counsel, represented Everport Terminal Services Inc. in a matter with implications for much of the international trade on the Pacific Coast. In an appellate reversal of an NLRB decision, convinced the D.C. Circuit unanimously to recognize that the NLRB’s decision “would make the system of collective bargaining ... nonsensical and unworkable.” As co-lead counsel, represents American Kidney Fund (AKF) and other plaintiffs in a constitutional challenge to California AB 290. Secured a preliminary injunction against the enforcement of AB 290 on the eve of the statute’s effective date. The Court subsequently granted summary judgment in our clients’ favor. As lead trial counsel, achieved a total victory including a permanent injunction and an award of attorney’s fees in a first-of-its-kind unfair competition lawsuit on behalf of Hope Pharmaceuticals alleging violations of the unfair competition and trade practices laws of California, Florida, Tennessee, South Carolina and Connecticut. As lead counsel, represented Americold Logistics, LLC, in a high-stakes commercial dispute against the nation’s largest publicly-traded grocery distributor, United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI). This matter settled on confidential terms shortly before trial. Represented plaintiffs, in a corporate valuation dispute against a defense industry manufacturer of millimeter wave aircraft radar components. After a bench trial, the court awarded the plaintiffs 387.5% of the defendant's prelitigation valuation, plus attorney’s fees, court costs, and more than two years of prejudgment interest. Represent an international cybersecurity technology company NSO Group in the defense of a groundbreaking lawsuit brought by Facebook, Inc., and WhatsApp Inc. under the federal Computer Fraud and Abuse Act and its California analogue. Obtained stay of district court proceedings while the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit considers the company’s claim that it is entitled to derivative foreign sovereign immunity. Represented a global pharmaceutical company, as plaintiff, in an unfair competition action against a purported compounding pharmacy promoting and selling competing “compounded” drugs on a national basis. Obtained partial summary judgment as to liability on claims under the federal Lanham Act, California False Advertising Law, and California Unfair Competition Law. The action resolved shortly thereafter on confidential terms, and the court imposed a permanent injunction against the counterparty’s false advertising and unlawful business practices.\nRepresented one of North America’s largest grain companies in a fraudulent transfer action against a former customer. Obtained summary judgment as to liability and a multimillion-dollar award including an award of punitive damages and successfully defended the matter on appeal to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.\nAs lead trial counsel, represented a global pharmaceutical company in an action for unfair competition and false advertising against a competitor selling drugs not approved by FDA. After obtaining partial summary judgment as to liability on claims under the federal Lanham Act and the California Unfair Competition Law, a jury awarded the client damages and the court imposed a permanent injunction against the counterparty’s unlawful business practices.\nAs lead counsel, represented one of the world’s largest international containerized freight shipping companies and its terminal operator subsidiary in a business “divorce” from a joint venture partner. Defeated motions for a temporary restraining order (TRO) and preliminary injunction and obtained dismissal of the matter and an award of costs.\nRepresented one of the nation’s largest engineering and construction companies and its subsidiaries in a federal court action brought under the False Claims Act alleging overcharging in federal government contracts.\nAs lead counsel, represented a domestic subsidiary of one of the world’s largest international containerized shipping companies in defense of a federal court action for interim injunctive relief pursuant to Section 10(j) of the National Labor Relations Act. 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Plaintiffs had alleged unlawful collection of demurrage during the “West Coast Port Slowdown.” After demonstrating that a terminal cannot be “constructively” closed by labor activity not amounting to a strike, obtained dismissal of the action in its entirety.\nPersuaded a federal agency to withdraw its notice of violation of anti-pollution regulations against a port terminal operator, avoiding approximately $9.2 million in potential penalties.\nPersuaded the National Labor Relations Board to close investigations of marine terminal operator. After the union appealed, the NLRB’s Office of the General Counsel affirmed the declination decisions in the client’s favor. 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He is a sharp negotiator who understands the regional aspects but also the civil law concerns, which is a big help\\\"\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers Global 2025\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"\\\"Impressive, consistently providing clear and practical advice with a sharp focus on detail\\\".\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Legal 500 EMEA 2025\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"Recommended Lawyer – Real Estate, United Arab Emirates\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Legal 500 EMEA 2025\"}{{ FIELD }}{:title=\u0026gt;\"Up and Coming Partner\", :detail=\u0026gt;\"Chambers Global 2023, 2024, 2025\"}{{ FIELD }}Real Estate Private Credit\nAdvised Cerberus in connection with a USD loan made to a UAE property developer secured against receivables from completed projects.{{ FIELD }}Nomura Singapore Limited, as lead arranger and lender, together with TOR Asia Credit Opportunity Master Fund III LP, as co-lender, in connection with the development financing of an ultra-luxury residential development and beach resort in Dubai. The transaction was structured as a $100m mezzanine private credit facility which was primarily intended to finance the equity recapitalization of the borrower’s affiliates.{{ FIELD }}Acquisitions and Dispositions\nNBK Capital Partners Real Estate Fund and Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Private Investments on the sale of the real estate leased to Hartland International School in Dubai to Elevate, a portfolio company backed by Rava Partners in collaboration with Alta Capital.{{ FIELD }}Sweid \u0026amp; Sweid, a leading real estate private equity and development firm, on its acquisition of Aurora Tower, a prominent office building located in the heart of Dubai Media City.{{ FIELD }}Bureau Lamar SPV, an affiliate of Lamar Development, in connection with the purchase from Shamal Estates LLC of a strategic plot of land in Business Bay for development purposes.{{ FIELD }}SICO Capital Company, the manager of Flow MENA Residential Real Estate Fund 1, in connection with the purchase and operation of a portfolio of c. 687 residential units in Saudi Arabia. The transaction marks the first significant international expansion of the co-living community startup backed by Adam Neumann, the co-founder of WeWork.{{ FIELD }}Affiliates of Driven Properties, in connection with the purchase of the iconic Emaar Square Building No. 3 in Downtown Dubai. The building was the former HQ of Emaar Properties and comprises almost 230,000 sq ft of leasable area. The acquisition stands as the largest real estate deal in Downtown Dubai in 2024.{{ FIELD }}Peninsula Real Estate Management Limited in connection with its AED 555 million purchase of 17 income generating warehouse assets in Al Markaz industrial development in Abu Dhabi.{{ FIELD }}Apollo Global Management in connection with its US$ 500 million strategic equity stake in Adar Investment Properties (AIP), a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi-listed Aldar Properties PJSC and the region’s largest institutional-class real estate platform with assets across retail, residential, commercial, and logistics segments.{{ FIELD }}A Kuwaiti Shareholding Company K.S.C. (closed), in connection with a Sharia compliant sale and leaseback of a workers’ accommodation.{{ FIELD }}Real Estate Aspects of Structured Finance\nApollo Global Management in connection with its US$ 500 million real estate structured finance investment in the landbank of Aldar Properties PJSC.{{ FIELD }}Apollo Global Management and its consortium of institutional investors in connection with its US$2.7 billion acquisition of a 49% stake in Abu Dhabi Property Leasing Holding Company RSC Ltd from Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC). This structured finance transaction allowed ADNOC to maintain full ownership and control over its real estate portfolio while leveraging the rental income streams from the same (valued at US$ 5.5 billion) pursuant to a 24-year Master Lease Agreement.{{ FIELD }}Development Work\nMuraba Properties LLC in connection with their ultra luxury Muraba Veil off-plan development in Dubai, including title structuring advice and preparation of bespoke off plan sales and strata documents.{{ FIELD }}A leading developer in Dubai in connection with various hospitality projects in the UAE, including assistance in the drafting of the standard sale and purchase agreements, fractional ownership and rental guarantee documentation.{{ FIELD }}A leading developer in Ras Al Khaimah, in connection with the drafting of its standard sale and purchase agreements with sub-developers.{{ FIELD }}Property Funds and Listed Companies\nEmaar Development PJSC, the development arm of Emaar Group, in connection with its US$1.5 billion initial public offering of ordinary shares and listing on the DFM.{{ FIELD }}Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) in connection with the real estate restructuring exercise required as part of the readiness phase of its US$ 851 million initial public offering.{{ FIELD }}Leasing and Management\nA Saudi family office in connection with the appointment of an international hotel operator for three hotels in Riyadh and Khobar.{{ FIELD }}A school operator in connection with a build-to-suit lease of a school in Dubai.{{ FIELD }}A Saudi institutional investor in connection with a built-to-suit transaction with a leading operator relating to an orthopedic healthcare facility in Jeddah.{{ FIELD }}A multinational bank in connection with the leasing of various assets comprising its portfolio in the GCC{{ FIELD }}Pacha Group in the negotiation of hospitality management services with Five Hotel.{{ FIELD }}A Real Estate Investment Company in connection with its proposed initial public offering of shares (primary offering) on ADX.{{ FIELD }}A private owner in connection with the lease of its hotel in Dubai.{{ FIELD }}Softbank in connection with its lease of offices in ICD Brookfield.{{ FIELD }}Dogus Group, in relation to the lease of various commercial and retail premises in the UAE.{{ FIELD }}Distressed Assets and Special Situations\nHayfin Capital Management, a hedge fund, in connection with its financing of Imperial Avenue project in Downtown Dubai under development by Shapoorji Pallonji International Property Developers, the development arm of Shapoorji Pallonji.{{ FIELD }}Hospitality\nPalladium Group, as operator, in connection with the hotel and branded residences project known as The Al Marjan Island Hotel and Residences in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah. Tasks included the preparation and negotiation of the full range of branded residences and off-plan sales and strata documents.{{ FIELD }}IHHR Hospitality Ananda Private Limited in connection with its appointment as the manager of a luxury wellness resort in Triple Bay, Amaala, Saudi Arabia.{{ FIELD }}Malek Al Rifai is a real estate partner in the Corporate, Finance and Investments Group based in the Dubai office. Malek has a diverse multidisciplinary practice focused on owners and operators in the real estate industry. He has represented developers, REITs, commercial and investment banks, private equity fund sponsors, family offices and institutional investors in a variety of real estate and corporate transactions and regulatory matters across the GCC.\nMalek’s transactional experience includes direct and indirect real estate acquisitions across all types of property (including hospitality, industrial, educational and healthcare assets), development transactions, hotel acquisition and management transactions, capital market and financing transactions involving real estate, representation of institutional investors and real estate funds in connection with the formation of real estate joint ventures, and turnaround of distressed off-plan projects.\nMalek is recognized in both Chambers Global Guide and Legal 500 EMEA. Clients describe him as a “standout lawyer” who “thinks outside the box” and is “business minded, very responsive and very knowledgeable”.\nMalek received his LLB from Saint Joseph University. He also holds an Executive Master of Business Administration from Bayes Business School (City, University of London).\nMalek is fluent in Arabic, English and French. Malek Al Rifai lawyer Partner \"Malek is particularly active on matters relating to mixed-use development projects...\" Chambers Global 2026 “Malek is an outstanding professional with solid expertise in real estate.” Chambers Global 2026 “He combines a great deal of experience and knowledge with a highly commercial approach.”  Chambers Global 2026 “Malek Al Rifai is incredibly sharp and always a few steps ahead.” Chambers Global 2026 “Malek is an excellent lawyer and very knowledgeable. He has both the expertise and the experience.” Chambers Global 2026 Rising Star Partner (Project Development and Real Estate), UAE IFLR1000 EMEA 2025 “I am always dealing with Malek Al Rifai – he is very responsive and very knowledgeable, thinks outside of the box, can co-ordinate the team and always comes up with an answer or solution”  Chambers Global 2023 “Malek Al Rifai is an absolute force in real estate, he is very smart and responsive. He is always aware of the larger commercial picture and focused on solutions to difficult issues. There is never a moment of doubt in Malek’s ability to provide a superior work product” Legal 500 EMEA 2024 Malek Al Rifai is an exceptionally skilled lawyer. He is a sharp negotiator who understands the regional aspects but also the civil law concerns, which is a big help\" Chambers Global 2025 \"Impressive, consistently providing clear and practical advice with a sharp focus on detail\". Legal 500 EMEA 2025 Recommended Lawyer – Real Estate, United Arab Emirates Legal 500 EMEA 2025 Up and Coming Partner Chambers Global 2023, 2024, 2025 Bayes Business School, City University of London  Faculty of Law, Saint Joseph University  Beirut Beirut Bar Association, 2008 Real Estate Private Credit\nAdvised Cerberus in connection with a USD loan made to a UAE property developer secured against receivables from completed projects. Nomura Singapore Limited, as lead arranger and lender, together with TOR Asia Credit Opportunity Master Fund III LP, as co-lender, in connection with the development financing of an ultra-luxury residential development and beach resort in Dubai. The transaction was structured as a $100m mezzanine private credit facility which was primarily intended to finance the equity recapitalization of the borrower’s affiliates. Acquisitions and Dispositions\nNBK Capital Partners Real Estate Fund and Janus Henderson Emerging Markets Private Investments on the sale of the real estate leased to Hartland International School in Dubai to Elevate, a portfolio company backed by Rava Partners in collaboration with Alta Capital. Sweid \u0026amp; Sweid, a leading real estate private equity and development firm, on its acquisition of Aurora Tower, a prominent office building located in the heart of Dubai Media City. Bureau Lamar SPV, an affiliate of Lamar Development, in connection with the purchase from Shamal Estates LLC of a strategic plot of land in Business Bay for development purposes. SICO Capital Company, the manager of Flow MENA Residential Real Estate Fund 1, in connection with the purchase and operation of a portfolio of c. 687 residential units in Saudi Arabia. The transaction marks the first significant international expansion of the co-living community startup backed by Adam Neumann, the co-founder of WeWork. Affiliates of Driven Properties, in connection with the purchase of the iconic Emaar Square Building No. 3 in Downtown Dubai. The building was the former HQ of Emaar Properties and comprises almost 230,000 sq ft of leasable area. The acquisition stands as the largest real estate deal in Downtown Dubai in 2024. Peninsula Real Estate Management Limited in connection with its AED 555 million purchase of 17 income generating warehouse assets in Al Markaz industrial development in Abu Dhabi. Apollo Global Management in connection with its US$ 500 million strategic equity stake in Adar Investment Properties (AIP), a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi-listed Aldar Properties PJSC and the region’s largest institutional-class real estate platform with assets across retail, residential, commercial, and logistics segments. A Kuwaiti Shareholding Company K.S.C. (closed), in connection with a Sharia compliant sale and leaseback of a workers’ accommodation. Real Estate Aspects of Structured Finance\nApollo Global Management in connection with its US$ 500 million real estate structured finance investment in the landbank of Aldar Properties PJSC. Apollo Global Management and its consortium of institutional investors in connection with its US$2.7 billion acquisition of a 49% stake in Abu Dhabi Property Leasing Holding Company RSC Ltd from Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC). This structured finance transaction allowed ADNOC to maintain full ownership and control over its real estate portfolio while leveraging the rental income streams from the same (valued at US$ 5.5 billion) pursuant to a 24-year Master Lease Agreement. Development Work\nMuraba Properties LLC in connection with their ultra luxury Muraba Veil off-plan development in Dubai, including title structuring advice and preparation of bespoke off plan sales and strata documents. A leading developer in Dubai in connection with various hospitality projects in the UAE, including assistance in the drafting of the standard sale and purchase agreements, fractional ownership and rental guarantee documentation. A leading developer in Ras Al Khaimah, in connection with the drafting of its standard sale and purchase agreements with sub-developers. Property Funds and Listed Companies\nEmaar Development PJSC, the development arm of Emaar Group, in connection with its US$1.5 billion initial public offering of ordinary shares and listing on the DFM. Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) in connection with the real estate restructuring exercise required as part of the readiness phase of its US$ 851 million initial public offering. Leasing and Management\nA Saudi family office in connection with the appointment of an international hotel operator for three hotels in Riyadh and Khobar. A school operator in connection with a build-to-suit lease of a school in Dubai. A Saudi institutional investor in connection with a built-to-suit transaction with a leading operator relating to an orthopedic healthcare facility in Jeddah. A multinational bank in connection with the leasing of various assets comprising its portfolio in the GCC Pacha Group in the negotiation of hospitality management services with Five Hotel. A Real Estate Investment Company in connection with its proposed initial public offering of shares (primary offering) on ADX. A private owner in connection with the lease of its hotel in Dubai. Softbank in connection with its lease of offices in ICD Brookfield. Dogus Group, in relation to the lease of various commercial and retail premises in the UAE. Distressed Assets and Special Situations\nHayfin Capital Management, a hedge fund, in connection with its financing of Imperial Avenue project in Downtown Dubai under development by Shapoorji Pallonji International Property Developers, the development arm of Shapoorji Pallonji. Hospitality\nPalladium Group, as operator, in connection with the hotel and branded residences project known as The Al Marjan Island Hotel and Residences in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah. Tasks included the preparation and negotiation of the full range of branded residences and off-plan sales and strata documents. IHHR Hospitality Ananda Private Limited in connection with its appointment as the manager of a luxury wellness resort in Triple Bay, Amaala, Saudi Arabia.","searchable_name":"Malek Al Rifai","is_active":true,"featured":null,"publish_date":null,"expiration_date":null,"blog_featured":null,"published_by":202,"capability_group_featured":null,"home_page_featured":null},{"id":443970,"version":1,"owner_type":"Person","owner_id":6908,"payload":{"bio":"\u003cp\u003eMr Alarfaj previously worked with Saudi Aramco as Legal Advisor to both the Ministry of Petroleum and the company. \u0026nbsp;Mr. Alarfaj has over 22 years\u0026rsquo; experience in the region and is an advisor on various corporate matters, including merger and acquisitions, joint ventures, commercial contracts, Banking and Finance, Capital Markets transactions and private equity transactions.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe has handled matters for international lenders and sponsors to major Saudi project and commercial and Islamic-compliant financings. Mr. Alarfaj also has experience handling complex cases before Saudi courts and tribunals. Mr. Alarfaj is actively involved in advising Saudi and foreign clients on a wide range of Saudi Arabian corporate, Sharia, and commercial law issues.\u0026nbsp;[[--readmore--]]\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMr. Alarfaj has extensive experience in disputes, including arbitration and mediation. He is frequently appointed as an expert witness on matters pertaining to Saudi law before courts and tribunals in the United States, the United Kingdom and Europe. 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minor cases before all types of courts, at every level of the judicial system, including appeals to the Supreme Judicial Council (now the Supreme Court).{{ FIELD }}Appeared as an advocate before the general courts, the Board of Grievances' administrative and commercial panels, as well as other dispute resolution bodies.  {{ FIELD }}Represented clients on many occasions before most of the Saudi Arabian administrative committees and tribunals such as those formed for the resolution of banking disputes, customs disputes, insurance disputes and for resolving claims in respect of negotiable instruments.{{ FIELD }}Extensive experience in handling matters before the Committee for Resolving Securities Disputes.{{ FIELD }}Between 2002-2005 represented both the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources in legal disputes before the Board of Grievances and Saudi Aramco in a legal dispute before the General Court. {{ FIELD }}Represented companies in relation to contracting and real estate development disputes, represented leading publications and media outlets before the publishing disputes tribunal, represented various individuals and corporate entities before the Committee for Resolving Securities Disputes and represented several companies before the Board of Grievances and the Commercial Courts in connection with corporate disputes. {{ FIELD }}Advised on claims against the Saudi Government, high profile government officials and businessmen in relation claims raised outside Saudi Arabia, arbitration in London between Saudi and US companies in relation to contractual disputes and high-profile shareholder battles involving major mercantile houses in the Kingdom.  {{ FIELD }}Arbitration \nActed as an arbitrator in domestic arbitration proceedings governed by Saudi law.   {{ FIELD }}Acted in disputes before panels in both scenarios where the seat of arbitration was in Saudi Arabia and panels where the seat of arbitration was outside Saudi Arabia. {{ FIELD }}Expert Witness \nRetained as an expert witness in relation to disputes involving the Saudi Government before the UNCTAD and private Saudi entities before arbitration panels.{{ FIELD }}Prepared expert opinions and affidavits submitted to US courts.{{ FIELD }}Retained as an expert witness in relation to disputes involving Saudi officials. {{ FIELD }}Generally acted as expert witness on disputes governed by Saudi law in proceedings before tribunals in the United Kingdom, United States and Europe.{{ FIELD }}Mr Alarfaj previously worked with Saudi Aramco as Legal Advisor to both the Ministry of Petroleum and the company.  Mr. Alarfaj has over 22 years’ experience in the region and is an advisor on various corporate matters, including merger and acquisitions, joint ventures, commercial contracts, Banking and Finance, Capital Markets transactions and private equity transactions.\nHe has handled matters for international lenders and sponsors to major Saudi project and commercial and Islamic-compliant financings. Mr. Alarfaj also has experience handling complex cases before Saudi courts and tribunals. Mr. Alarfaj is actively involved in advising Saudi and foreign clients on a wide range of Saudi Arabian corporate, Sharia, and commercial law issues. \nMr. Alarfaj has extensive experience in disputes, including arbitration and mediation. He is frequently appointed as an expert witness on matters pertaining to Saudi law before courts and tribunals in the United States, the United Kingdom and Europe. Mr. Alarfaj also serves as an arbitrator at the Saudi Centre for Commercial Arbitration, specializing in commercial disputes. Partner Al Imam Mohammed bin Saud University  Valparaiso University Valparaiso University School of Law American University Washington College of Law American University Washington College of Law Saudi Arabia Member of the Massachusetts Bar Association Member of the Saudi Bar Association  Litigation \nActed on several major and minor cases before all types of courts, at every level of the judicial system, including appeals to the Supreme Judicial Council (now the Supreme Court). Appeared as an advocate before the general courts, the Board of Grievances' administrative and commercial panels, as well as other dispute resolution bodies.   Represented clients on many occasions before most of the Saudi Arabian administrative committees and tribunals such as those formed for the resolution of banking disputes, customs disputes, insurance disputes and for resolving claims in respect of negotiable instruments. Extensive experience in handling matters before the Committee for Resolving Securities Disputes. Between 2002-2005 represented both the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources in legal disputes before the Board of Grievances and Saudi Aramco in a legal dispute before the General Court.  Represented companies in relation to contracting and real estate development disputes, represented leading publications and media outlets before the publishing disputes tribunal, represented various individuals and corporate entities before the Committee for Resolving Securities Disputes and represented several companies before the Board of Grievances and the Commercial Courts in connection with corporate disputes.  Advised on claims against the Saudi Government, high profile government officials and businessmen in relation claims raised outside Saudi Arabia, arbitration in London between Saudi and US companies in relation to contractual disputes and high-profile shareholder battles involving major mercantile houses in the Kingdom.   Arbitration \nActed as an arbitrator in domestic arbitration proceedings governed by Saudi law.    Acted in disputes before panels in both scenarios where the seat of arbitration was in Saudi Arabia and panels where the seat of arbitration was outside Saudi Arabia.  Expert Witness \nRetained as an expert witness in relation to disputes involving the Saudi Government before the UNCTAD and private Saudi entities before arbitration panels. 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