Arbitration Services in Dubai
Dubai is committed to becoming a leading global hub for arbitration services in the Emirate and regionally. Accordingly, it has in recent years introduced a robust new framework of legislative and strategic developments aimed at positioning itself as a global hub for international arbitration and other dispute resolution services. Dubai benefits from a strategic location […]
Recent Developments in Dispute Resolution in the United Arab Emirates
Dispute Resolution in Dubai The emergence of Dubai as a global hub for commerce, trade, and finance has fostered parallel developments in its legal framework – particularly in the field of dispute resolution. The rapid growth of international businesses investment in the UAE generally and in Dubai in particular has created a high demand for […]
Dubai Arbitration Week 2024: Shaping the Future
Dubai Arbitration Week (DAW) is an annual event that brings the UAE’s vibrant arbitration community together with leading global practitioners including arbitrators, lawyers, and experts. Through engaging discussions and debates, DAW highlights the pivotal role in shaping the future of arbitration in UAE and the broader Middle East. It highlights the central role of arbitration […]
Understanding Arbitration in the UAE: An Overview
Parties increasingly agree to refer contractual disputes to arbitration for resolution. Arbitration clauses are particularly common in construction, real estate and commercial agreements where effective, efficient, and confidential means of dispute resolution are in the interests of both parties. Arbitration is a prominent method of dispute resolution in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This brief […]
Online Dispute Resolution: Legal Technological Solutions
The Role of Online Dispute Resolution: Leveraging Legal Technological Solutions With businesses in the UAE and globally reporting a sharp increase in disputes requiring resolution through litigation or other forms of dispute resolution during the first three quarters of 2024, interest in the advantages of Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) has been growing. The UAE’s legal system is […]
Introduction to UAE Dispute Resolution
Parties entering into dispute resolution in the United Arab Emirates may wish to consider the wider legal framework within which their dispute will be determined. This post briefly describes the legal system of the UAE and considers the various forms of dispute resolution common in the UAE. The federation of the United Arab Emirates comprises […]
Types of Dispute Resolution
What is Dispute Resolution The first port of call for business parties in dispute will generally be the dispute resolution clause of the contract that governs their relationship. This clause is often considered a ‘boilerplate’ provision that is left to lawyers at the time the parties are setting down the commercial terms and conditions they […]
Arbitration Law Firms (III)
To ensure a fair arbitration process, arbitrators must be impartial and independent. Usually, the contract between the parties governing the arbitration will set out the process to be followed in selecting and appointing arbitrators either specifically or by reference to the procedures of an arbitral institution. In the absence of such direction, the appointment process will followapplicable law or […]
DIAC Arbitration
Arbitrations in the UAE are governed by Federal Law 6 of 2018 on Arbitration (the ‘Arbitration Law’) which is based on the UNCITRAL Model Arbitration Law. The Arbitration Law applies to all onshore arbitration proceedings in any Emirate including arbitrations under the rules of the Dubai International Arbitration Centre (the ‘DIAC’) in Dubai – but […]
Arbitration Law Firms (II)
Parties to an arbitration do not generally need to be legally represented. Most national arbitration laws and the rules of most arbitration institutions allow parties to choose whether they wish to represent themselves or whether they wish to be represented by external third parties – whether or not these are legally qualified. The UAE and […]
