Businesses often prefer arbitration to traditional litigation because it is typically faster, less formal, and more confidential. You can trust Davidson & Co for an experienced international arbitration lawyer in Dubai. Our Arbitration practice is recognised for its excellence in resolving disputes through arbitration, an alternative dispute resolution method that offers a more private, efficient, and potentially less contentious way of resolving legal issues compared to traditional litigation. We serve corporate clients, investors, financial institutions, sovereign entities, and contractors in arbitration disputes across key jurisdictions
We are well-versed in international rules such as the ICC Arbitration Rules, DIAC Rules, and the UNCITRAL Model Law, as well as the UAE Civil Procedure Code. We offer clients private, efficient, and effective alternatives to traditional litigation through expertly handled arbitration services.
We can help you deal with the following legal matters pertaining to arbitration:
At Davidson & Co, our lawyers are highly accomplished in both domestic and international dispute resolution and offer comprehensive legal services in arbitration. Our law firm provides bespoke legal advisory services in the following core areas:
We handle disputes between parties from different countries typically arising under international commercial agreements. Our law firm represents clients in arbitrations governed by various international rules and institutions, ensuring compliance with cross-border legal frameworks. We regularly assist with drafting arbitration clauses in complex multi-jurisdictional contracts and advising on applicable seat, law, and enforcement strategy.
We focus on resolving disputes between businesses, often as an alternative to traditional litigation. This service covers issues like contract disputes, partnership disagreements, and other commercial conflicts, utilizing institutional and ad hoc arbitration forums to provide a final and binding resolution, in accordance with frameworks like the DIAC Rules or DIFC LCIA Rules. We represent both claimants and respondents in high-value commercial claims in sectors including energy, shipping, logistics, and manufacturing.
This type of arbitration deals with disputes between foreign investors and sovereign governments. It typically involves claims made under Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs) or Multilateral Investment Treaties, such as breaches of investment agreements. Davidson & Co help protect investments and handle allegations of expropriation, denial of justice, or violations of fair and equitable treatment before tribunals such as ICSID or under UNCITRAL Investor State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) frameworks. We provide jurisdictional analysis, treaty interpretation, and risk mitigation strategies to protect investor rights and capital flow
We offer specialized arbitration that addresses conflicts arising from construction projects and real estate transactions. This includes issues like delays, variations, breach of contract, and payment disputes, often resolved under FIDIC-based contracts through rules of bodies such as the Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC) or ICC. Our arbitration team works closely with quantum experts, delay analysts, and technical assessors to support claims involving infrastructure and real estate megaprojects.
We ensure that arbitral decisions are recognized and enforced in jurisdictions worldwide. After an arbitration panel issues an award, our law firm assists in the legal processes required to enforce the award in domestic and international courts, overcoming any legal or practical obstacles under the UAE Federal Arbitration Law and the New York Convention, to which the UAE is a signatory. We file enforcement actions before the UAE Civil Courts, DIFC Courts, and coordinate recognition proceedings in foreign jurisdictions.
As an experienced arbitration law firm in Dubai, we frame our legal approaches in accordance with the following UAE and international legislations:
Davidson & Co is a distinguished leader among Dubai arbitration law firms, providing clients with the strategic insight and procedural expertise required in high stakes cases. Our arbitration lawyers have legal expertise coupled with real world experience representing clients in all forums such as DIAC, ICC, and LCIA.
Our commitment to confidentiality, cost saving, and enforceability makes us a secure partner for domestic and overseas organizations. Whether you’re instituting an arbitration or are the respondent to an arbitration, our law firm offers assistance from start to finish that protects your interests at all times.
Yes. Arbitration is enforceable and recognized through the Federal Law on Arbitration. The UAE is also a signatory to the New York Convention, which makes the enforcement of arbitral awards feasible domestically and internationally.
Arbitration best suits commercial, construction, real estate, shareholder, and cross-border disputes. It is private, flexible, and provides quicker resolution than regular litigation.
Yes. We advise clients on international arbitrations under the ICC, LCIA, UNCITRAL, and DIAC rules, and advise on the enforcement of foreign arbitral awards under the New York Convention.
Arbitration takes off from here by providing a Notice of Arbitration to the chosen institution, for instance, DIAC, ICC. Provided your contract contains a valid arbitration clause, arbitrators would be appointed and the arbitration would commence.
We commence enforcement proceedings before the UAE courts. The courts will enforce the award unless it comes within certain exceptions contained in the UAE Arbitration Law or the New York Convention.
Arbitration takes 6 to 18 months, depending on the complexity of the case, the number of parties, and whether interim relief or appeals are involved.
Yes, in certain instances, particularly at the executive level or in DIFC or ADGM free zones, employment disputes can be arbitrated. However, most general labor disputes have to pass through MOHRE first.
Our firm has extensive knowledge of DIAC, ICC, LCIA, and ad hoc arbitration, combined with strategic acumen, global experience, and a successful record of enforcing awards under UAE and international law.
