Klay Legal Consultants advises businesses and individuals on arbitration and dispute resolution in Dubai and across the UAE, from drafting arbitration clauses and bringing or defending claims to the recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards.
Our arbitration lawyers in Dubai act for companies, SMEs, contractors, investors and individuals in commercial disputes. Arbitrations seated onshore in the UAE are governed by Federal Law No. 6 of 2018 on Arbitration, as amended by Federal Decree-Law No. 15 of 2023, while those seated in the DIFC or ADGM follow their own arbitration laws. We help you understand which rules apply, prepare your case clearly, and keep the process focused on your commercial goals
Our team works with the UAE’s main arbitration institutions and rules, including the Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC), ArbitrateAD, the ICC, and UNCITRAL, with seats onshore, in the DIFC, and in the ADGM.
As international arbitration lawyers, we support clients from the arbitration clause through hearings and the enforcement of awards, whether the other party is in the UAE or abroad.
We act for corporations, SMEs, contractors, investors, and individuals in arbitrations involving:
Arbitration offers privacy, flexibility, and an award that is enforceable in many countries. Our arbitration legal services focus on clear documentation, well-prepared legal arguments, and practical decisions at each stage, so you can protect your commercial interests.
Our Arbitration Services Include:
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An arbitration lawyer advises on and runs a dispute that the parties have agreed to resolve through arbitration instead of the courts. This includes checking the arbitration clause, preparing the claim or defence, gathering evidence, presenting the case at the hearing, and dealing with the award afterwards. Our arbitration lawyers support clients from the moment a dispute arises until it is resolved.
For arbitrations seated in the onshore UAE, the main law is Federal Law No. 6 of 2018 on Arbitration, as amended by Federal Decree-Law No. 15 of 2023. Arbitrations seated in the DIFC or ADGM follow their own arbitration laws and courts. The seat, the institution, and the rules named in your contract all affect how the case runs, so we review them at the start.
Many UAE contracts refer disputes to an institution such as the Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC) or the ICC, which administers the case under its rules. Others use ad hoc arbitration, where the parties and the tribunal manage the process. Since 2021, DIAC has taken over cases from the former DIFC-LCIA Arbitration Centre, so older clauses naming the DIFC-LCIA are now generally handled by DIAC and may need review. We act in both institutional and ad hoc arbitrations, including cross-border disputes.
Arbitration can offer confidentiality, a choice of arbitrators with relevant expertise, flexible procedures, and an award that can be enforced in many countries under international conventions. It is not always faster or cheaper than court, so the right route depends on the contract and the dispute. Our team explains the options so you can make an informed decision.
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