Arbitration Lawyer in the UAE for ICC, DIAC , DIFC Courts & International Arbitratio n
Dr. Abdalla Bin Yarouf Advocates & Legal Consultants offers legal representation and consultancy in arbitratio n matters in the UA E, including ICC and DIA C and international commercial cases.
Our practice encompasses commercial, construction, engineering, real-estate and other contractual disputes from the commencement of procedure through pleadings, evidence, hearings and arbitral awards, including proceedings in relation to the recognition and enforcemen t of awards in the UA E.
Arbitratio n Lawyers for Commercial, Construction and International Disputes
We represent companies, investors, contractors, employers and other parties in arbitratio n disputes in connection with commercial contracts and cross-border transactions.
Our practice includes construction and engineering disputes, commercial, contractual, payment, delay, performance claims, real estate disputes, and other complex commercial matters, both in the United Arab Emirates and international litigation .
- Commercial and contractual and corporate disputes
- Construction industry and engineering
- Real-estate and property disputes
- Payment and contractual claims
- Delay and performance disputes
- Cross-border commercial cases
ICC Arbitration Lawyers in Dubai
Our Emirati lawyers advise and represent clients in the context of ICC proceedings in which at least one of the parties is resident in the UA E or in connection with international business disputes.
We assist in relation to the commencement and management of ICC , including the Request – statment of claim , Answer, constitution of the arbitral tribunal, case management and procedural submissions, document production, witness and expert evidence, hearings, and post-hearing submissions.
Where applicable, we also advise on procedural matters arising under the ICC Rules including the recognition and enforcemen t of arbitral awards in the UA E.
DIAC arbitration Lawyers in Dubai
Our lawyers advise and represent clients in proceedings in Duba i and the UA E including commercial, construction, engineering, real estate and contractual disputes.
We assist clients throughout the process under the applicable DubaI International Arbitration Centre
Rules including commencement of proceedings, constitution of the arbitral tribunal, written submissions, document production, witness and expert evidence, hearings, and post-hearing submissions
also advise on arbitral awards and the stages for their recognition and enforc ement, where applicable.
DIAC Commercial Arbitratio n
We advise and represent companies, shareholders, investors and other parties in D IAC arbitratio ns arising from commercial and contractual disputes, including payment claims, breach of contract, termination, shareholder and joint venture disputes.
DIA C Construction and Engineering Arbitratio n
Our practice includes Dubai International Arbitration Centre disputes arising from construction and engineering contracts, including claims concerning delays, variations, defects, payment, extensions of time, performance obligations and contractual damages.
DIA C Arbitratio n Claims and Defence
We help Claimants and Respondents to prepare and present arbitratio n claims and defences, including statements of case, counterclaims, documentary evidence, witness evidence, expert evidence and procedural submissions.
DIA C Awards and Enforcemen t
We also advise on matters arising after the issue of arbitral awards, including challenges to awards and procedures for recognition and enforcemen t of DIA C arbitral awards in the UA E.
International Arbitratio n Lawyers for Cross-Border Dispute Resolution
We advise and represent UA E-based and international clients in cross-border cases and disputes relating to parties, contracts or transactions connected to different jurisdictions.
We handle international commercial arbitratio n, contractual disputes, construction and engineering claims, investment and business disputes as well as proceedings relating to UA E-seated or foreign-seated subject to the applicable agreement and procedural rules.
International Commercial Arbitratio n
We represent businesses and investors in international commercial cases arising from cross-border contracts, transactions, joint ventures, distribution arrangements and other commercial relationships.
Cross-Border Contract Disputes
We advise on disputes involving international contracts, contractual breaches, termination, payment obligations, damages and other issues arising from cross-border commercial relationships.
Construction and Engineering Arbitratio n
We handle international construction and engineering disputes involving contractors, employers, suppliers and project stakeholders, including claims relating to delay, defects, variations, performance and payment.
UA E-Seated and Foreign-Seated Arbitratio n
We advise clients on proceedings seated in the UA E and on matters relating to arbitratio n in other jurisdictions, including issues concerning the applicable law to arbitratio n proceedings, as well as the recognition or enforcemen t of awards in the UA E.
Construction and Engineering in Dubai Arbitration
We represent employers, contractors, subcontractors, engineers, suppliers and other project stakeholders in connection with construction and engineering arbitratio n disputes in the UA E and in international proceedings relating to UA E projects or parties.
Our work covers disputes arising out of FIDIC, EPC and other construction contracts including claims concerning delay, extensions of time, variations, defects, payment, performance, termination and contractual damages.
Our legal services cover matters before the Centre for Commercial Conciliation and Arbitration, including Expert determination and Dubai Chamber of Commerce and industry arbitration rules, as well as Arbitration Opinions. We also handle matters involving the Court of Cassation, the Middle East, and UAE Federal and local courts and tribunals.
FIDIC and EPC Arbitratio n Disputes
We provide advice on disputes relating to FIDIC, EPC and other construction and engineering contracts, including disputes concerning contractual interpretation, variations, delay, extensions of time, payment, performance and termination.
Construction Delay and Extension of Time Claims
We have extensive experience in relation to disputes concerning construction delay and extension of time claims, including disruption, prolongation and related contractual matters.
We represent clients in arbitratio ns concerning the apportionment of responsibility for delay and associated losses.
Construction Defects, Payment and Performance Claims
We also have expertise in relation to disputes concerning construction defects, payment and valuation, as well as issues concerning performance, specifications, testing and completion of works and other construction-related claims.
Construction Arbitratio n and Contractual Damages
We provide advice on construction arbitratio n and related claims for contractual damages and other remedies that may be due under a construction contract.
Our construction lawyers consider the contractual provisions, applicable law and the evidence available in any arbitratio n in order to advise on the prospects of any claim for damages for breach of contract.
Arbitratio n Proceedings: From Commencement to Final Award
Our arbitratio n lawyers can assist you with matters concerning arbitratio n proceedings.
We offer a range of services from assessing the arbitratio n agreement and initiating proceedings, through to preparing documentary, witness and expert evidence, claims and defences, attending hearings and dealing with issues post award.
The process will depend on the applicable institutional rules, arbitratio n agreement, seat and directions of the arbitral tribunal.
Commencing an Arbitratio n and Establishing Jurisdiction
The early stages of an arbitratio n often involves a review of the arbitratio n agreement, the applicable institutional rules, jurisdictional issues and preparation of the Request for Arbitratio n or other initiating submission.
We help our clients identify the contractual and procedural basis upon which a claim or a defence could be founded and address issues pertaining to the scope and validity of the arbitratio n agreement.
Claims, Defence, Counterclaims and Evidence
Once arbitratio n has been initiated, the parties submit memorials relating to their claims and/or defences in accordance with the procedural timeline and directions of the arbitral tribunal.
Depending on the type of dispute, such memorials may include a Statement of Claim, Statement of Defence, Counterclaim, Defence to Counterclaim, Reply and Rejoinder if permissible.
We assist our clients in formulating and submitting the factual, contractual and legal grounds upon which they rely in support of their claims or defences in arbitratio n.
We also prepare the documentary evidence and other materials in support thereof. In addition, arbitratio n often involves preparation of witness statements, expert evidence and proofing of disclosure or other evidentiary issues.
Our lawyers advise Claimants and Respondents in arbitratio n on all aspects of the dispute and assist in responding to memorials submitted by the opposing party.
We also help our clients address liability, damages, issues of jurisdiction and any other procedural or substantive matters raised during arbitratio n proceedings.
A trusted Law Firm provides arbitratio n services with Speed and Efficiency, while maintaining Confidentiality throughout the proceedings. Where appropriate, Mediation and Conciliation may also help parties resolve disputes efficiently and avoid lengthy proceedings.
Arbitratio n Hearings, Witnesses and Expert Evidence
Following the stages of written submissions and evidence, the arbitral tribunal may hold one or more hearings (either oral or video conference), as appropriate to the procedural framework governing the arbitratio n, and the directions of the tribunal.
We represent and advise clients in relation to arbitratio n hearings and submissions, and deal with any necessary or reasonable examination and cross-examination of factual witnesses and expert witnesses, and any questions of the arbitral tribunal.
Where appropriate, we handle any submissions on the issues of liability, damages, jurisdiction and other matters.
Arbitral Award and Post-Hearing Submissions
Following the evidentiary and hearing , the arbitral tribunal takes into account the parties’ submissions and evidence and issues the arbitral award.
At the arbitral tribunal’s request, the parties may submit further written submissions in relation to the issues identified by the tribunal.
An arbitral award may concern, inter alia, jurisdiction, findings of fact, applicable law, parties’ liabilities, damages and other remedies, allocation of the costs of arbitratio n and any other matters within the jurisdiction of the tribunal.
We can assist our clients in reviewing and dealing with arbitral awards and advise on the further legal and procedural steps to be taken, including issues relating to recognition, enforcemen t or any challenge or annulment proceedings.
Recognition and Enforcemen t of Arbitration Awards in the UA E
Our services include advising clients on recognition and enforcemen t of arbitral awards in the UAE including awards seated in the UAE and awards seated elsewhere.
For arbitratio ns subject to the UA E Arbitratio n Law, the applicable framework includes Federal Law No. 6 of 2018 Concerning Arbitratio n. Recognition and enforcemen t requirements may vary depending on the seat of arbitratio n, the applicable law, and whether the award is issued in the UAE or in another jurisdiction.
In this regard, we can assist in reviewing the award and supporting documents, considering applicable procedure for recognition and e nforcement, and advising on the steps necessary before the relevant UA E court.
Depending on the nature of the arbitratio n and the seat, as well as applicable law and the requirements of the relevant court, the procedure for enforcemen t of awards against assets located in the UA E may vary.
For awards enforceable outside the UA E, the procedure will depend on the law of the relevant jurisdiction and the international treaties to which they are party.
We also provide counsel on subsequent steps following an arbitral award, including applicable rules for recognition, enforcemen t and challenging awards, if applicable.
Procedural Errors and Jurisdictional Challenges
Arbitratio n proceedings may raise procedural or jurisdictional issues which may impact conduct of the arbitratio n or validity and enforceability of an arbitral award.
Such issues may arise in relation to validity or scope of the arbitratio n agreement, arbitratio n tribunal’s jurisdiction, compliance with applicable arbitratio n rules and procedural directions and other procedural arbitratio n issues.
Our arbitratio n lawyers advise and assist with raising jurisdictional objections, procedural applications and submissions concerning conduct of the arbitratio n, with regard to the arbitratio n agreement, applicable arbitratio n rules, seat of arbitratio n and directions of the arbitral tribunal.
The Risk of Ineffective Arbitral Awards
An arbitral award may be subject to challenges or enforcemen t issues depending, among other factors, on the applicable law, the seat, the agreement and the procedural circumstances of the case.
Our lawyers advise clients on procedural and jurisdictional issues which may impact the recognition or enforcement of an arbitral award. Recognizing such issues during the arbitratio n may assist in identifying the appropriate procedural steps and preserving the parties’ rights with respect to the award.
If an award is to be recognized or enforced in the UA E or another jurisdiction, the relevant legal requirements should be taken into consideration in light of the relevant arbitratio n framework, the seat of and the circumstances of the award.
An arbitratio n lawyer in the UA E advises and represents clients in arbitratio n proceedings arising from commercial, contractual, construction, engineering, real-estate and cross-border disputes.
The role may include assessing the arbitratio n agreement, commencing or responding to arbitratio n, addressing jurisdictional and procedural issues, preparing claims and defences, managing documentary and expert evidence, representing clients at hearings, and advising on arbitral awards and their recognition and enforcemen t.
A business may find itself in arbitratio n if the contract it was party to required it or if the parties agreed to arbitrate their disputes. In such cases , the issues to consider include the arbitratio n agreement, the rules applicable to the proceedings, the seat, governing law, and the remedies sought. This is because the agreement dictates the rules to apply, the seat, and the governing law.
In addition, the agreement determines whether a party may seek remedies directly from the court or go through arbitratio n
Arbitratio n agreements are found in commercial, construction, engineering, real-estate, and international disputes. It is advisable to consult a lawyer to determine the most appropriate steps for a particular dispute as well as help with taking or defending such proceedings.
lawyers in the UA E provide their legal services for a variety of business and contractual disputes in the local area, including but not limited to:
construction and engineering disputes, real-estate and property disputes, disputes over payments and contracts, disputes over delays and performance, and cross-border commercial disputes.
The arbitratio n proceedings may be administered by an institution (ICC, DIA C etc.) or held in the UA E or another jurisdiction.
ICC and DIA C are different arbitral institutions each of which has its own rules. DIA C is based in duba i and typically administers disputes with a connection to Duba i and the United Arab Emirates while the ICC administers international ,typically involving parties and commercial relationships from different jurisdictions.
The appropriate arbitratio n framework depends on the agreement, applicable rules, the seat, and the circumstances of the dispute.
A lawyer can advise on the applicable procedure and assist with the case from the beginning through the final award and, where applicable, recognition and enforcemen t.
Yes. lawyers in the UA E can assist and represent you in international and cross-border commercial disputes, including cases concerning parties or contracts with connections to multiple jurisdictions. The law and practice in each case depend on the agreement, the rules, the seat, the applicable law, and other factors.
Our lawyers can assist you in disputes that are brought in the UA E or in foreign seats, including international commercial arbitratio n disputes, arbitratio n of contracts and construction, and related issues.
An arbitratio n lawyer may represent a party in arbitratio n from the beginning until the end, helping it to assess the arbitratio n agreement, initiating or responding to proceedings, preparing the claims and defenses, raising and responding to jurisdictional and procedural objections, dealing with documentary and expert evidence, preparing for hearings, and making submissions post-hearing.
In addition, a lawyer may advise on the award and its enforcemen t, depending on the rules selected by the parties and applicable in the seat, and the directions of the arbitral tribunal.
Yes. lawyers may advise and represent clients in construction and engineering disputes, including disputes arising from FIDIC and EPC contracts. These disputes may involve construction delays, extension of time claims, defects, payment and performance claims, contractual damages and other contractual issues.
The approach appropriate depends on the terms of the contract, the agreement, the applicable rules, the seat of arbitratio n and the circumstances of the dispute.
Yes. lawyers can help with issues of jurisdiction and procedure that arise during . These issues may include questions about the scope or validity of the agreement, the jurisdiction of the arbitral tribunal, compliance with applicable rules and procedural directions, and other procedural issues relating to the conduct of case .
Our lawyers can assist with jurisdictional objections, procedural applications and related submissions, with regard to the agreement,rules applicable, the seat of and directions of the tribunal.
An lawyer can consult the requirements and procedures for recognizing and enforcing an arbitral award in the UA E. They can review the award document and other supporting documentation, analyze the applicable law and procedural requirements, and advise on the action and steps to perform before the relevant UA E court.
The procedure may vary depending on whether the award was issued in UA E-seated or foreign-seated and the specific awards’ circumstances.
Before initiating arbitratio n proceedings in the UA E, a company should think through the agreement, the scope of the dispute, rules, the seat , governing law and the type of relief which it intends to claim.
It is equally important for the company to evaluate jurisdictional and procedural issues and the evidence that it intends to rely upon. A lawyer can guide the company through arbitratio n-related issues and take it through the appropriate steps for initiating arbitratio n
Yes. lawyers can represent the parties in preparation and presentation their claims, defences and counterclaims which arise from commercial, contractual, construction, engineering, real-estate and other disputes.
It can include developing the factual and legal case, preparing submissions in writing, reviewing documentary evidence, coordinating witness and expert evidence, presenting the party’s position in the course of proceedings
Yes. lawyers can help with the preparation and presentation of witness and expert evidence in proceedings, including, as applicable, identifying the evidence, preparing statements, coordinating with technical or other experts, reviewing reports, addressing evidentiary issues and preparing for hearings.
The appropriate approach will depend on the relevant rules and the directions of the arbitral tribunal.
Yes. A UA E arbitratio n lawyer can advise and represent clients in proceedings seated outside the UA E, notably where the dispute involves UA E based parties, businesses, contracts or assets. The applicable procedure will depend upon the agreement, the rules governing the arbitratio n, the seat and the applicable law.
We offer advice and representation in cross-border disputes and matters involving both UA E-seated and foreign-seated arbitratio n.