Overview
Dubai and the wider UAE are global hubs for international arbitration and alternative dispute resolution (ADR). With a strong institutional presence, DIFC-LCIA (now DIFC Arbitration Institute), Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC), Abu Dhabi Commercial Conciliation and Arbitration Centre (ADCCAC), ICC, LCIA, and UNCITRAL-based ad hoc arbitrations, the region has cemented itself as a preferred seat for commercial disputes.
Arbitration clauses are now the default in construction, energy, real estate, shipping, and cross-border corporate contracts. They offer confidentiality, enforceability under the New York Convention (1958), and the ability to appoint arbitrators with industry expertise.
The UAE’s Civil Procedure Law, Federal Law No. 6 of 2018 (Arbitration Law), and free zone-specific frameworks (DIFC and ADGM) provide a robust legal basis for both domestic and international arbitrations.
How can Arbitration Lawyers Help?
Drafting arbitration clauses that avoid deadlocks and jurisdictional challenges.
Representing clients in proceedings before ICC, LCIA, DIAC, DIFC Arbitration Institute, and ad hoc tribunals.
Managing document production, expert evidence, and witness cross-examination.
Securing emergency arbitrator relief and interim injunctions.
Enforcing and resisting arbitral awards in the UAE and foreign courts.
Exploring mediation and ADR frameworks to reduce costs and preserve relationships.
Our Experience in Arbitration & ADR
Represented a global contractor in a DIAC arbitration arising from a real estate mega-project.
Acted for investors in ICC arbitration seated in Paris involving UAE joint venture disputes.
Advised on UNCITRAL ad hoc arbitration relating to cross-border commodity trading.
Represented a multinational in DIFC emergency arbitrator proceedings, obtaining urgent freezing orders.
Legal Services We Provide in Arbitration & Dispute Resolution
Arbitration clause drafting and negotiation
Representation in ICC, LCIA, DIFC, DIAC, ADCCAC, and UNCITRAL arbitrations
Mediation and alternative dispute resolution services
Enforcement and recognition of arbitral awards in the UAE and internationally
Setting aside or resisting the enforcement of arbitral awards
Emergency arbitrator and interim relief proceedings
⚖️ At Pin Legal Consultancy, our arbitration lawyers in Dubai bring decades of international experience combined with regional expertise in DIFC, ADGM, and UAE courts. We represent clients across construction, banking, shipping, energy, and corporate sectors, ensuring their disputes are resolved efficiently, confidentially, and strategically.
