Where contracts specify arbitration, we represent clients through the full proceeding — domestic or international — protecting the commercial terms both parties agreed to.
Many commercial contracts in the UAE specify arbitration rather than litigation as the dispute resolution mechanism — often before bodies such as the DIFC-LCIA or DIAC. Arbitration offers a private, typically faster process than the public court system.
Representation in arbitration requires both technical legal skill and familiarity with the specific tribunal's rules and procedures, from the initial request for arbitration through to award enforcement.
We represent clients on both sides of arbitration proceedings — as claimant or respondent — and also advise on arbitration clause drafting before disputes arise, so contracts are protected from the outset.
A contract with an arbitration clause has led to a disagreement.
An arbitration clause needs to be drafted or reviewed before signing.
An arbitral award has been issued and needs to be enforced in the UAE.
Review of the contract, arbitration clause, and dispute merits.
Formal filing with the relevant tribunal (DIFC-LCIA, DIAC, or other).
Representation through hearings, submissions, and evidence.
Securing and, where needed, enforcing the final arbitral award.
Typically yes, though timelines vary by tribunal and case complexity — most proceedings resolve within 6 to 18 months.
Yes, the UAE is a party to the New York Convention, which supports enforcement of foreign arbitral awards.
We can advise on the applicable framework and appropriate forum based on the contract terms and dispute nature.
Strongly recommended — a poorly drafted clause can create costly ambiguity if a dispute arises later.
