Commercial arbitration and dispute resolution in the UAE

What we cover in the UAE

We advise on UAE-seated and international arbitration, from drafting the clause through tribunal proceedings, interim measures, annulment risk and enforcement. The strategy accounts for the federal Arbitration Law and, where selected, DIFC or ADGM arbitration legislation and court support.

• Arbitration clauses and jurisdiction

  We review the complete dispute clause and signing powers to identify scope or validity issues and draft a workable clause or jurisdiction submission.

• DIAC and institutional arbitration

  We review the arbitration clause, institutional correspondence and procedural timetable, then prepare the agreed request, response or submission for the applicable institutional process.

• ICC and ad hoc proceedings

  We examine the agreed rules, tribunal arrangements, seat and case documents to assess procedural choices and prepare claims, responses or agreed terms of reference.

• Interim and emergency relief

  We assess the proposed settlement and any immediate risk to assets or evidence, then prepare settlement terms or a reasoned request for suitable interim relief.

• Set-aside and enforcement proceedings

  We review the award, arbitration agreement, service records and destination country to distinguish a challenge from recognition or enforcement and prepare the relevant file.

• Mediation and negotiated settlement

  We identify the disputed obligations and each proposed concession, prepare a negotiation position and draft settlement terms covering performance, payment and enforcement arrangements.