Dispute resolution comprises three major types–litigation, arbitration and mediation. There are other sub types as well.
In a significant pronouncement on 16 July 2025, the Dubai Court of Cassation, while deciding Commercial Appeal No. 509 of 2025, clarified, the legal status and judicial competence of the Centre for Amicable Settlement of Disputes (the “Centre”). For the first time under Dubai’s updated conciliation regime, the Court explicitly confirmed that the Centre enjoys...
“Saudi Arabia’s mandatory mediation initiative signifies a cultural shift, integrating traditional amicable settlement values with modern legal practice to create a fair, efficient, and amicable commercial dispute resolution system aligned with Vision 2030 and global standards.” Introduction Mandatory mediation has emerged as a pivotal development in Saudi Arabia’s ongoing legal reforms, reflecting a broader global...
Introduction In international arbitration, the parties’ autonomy is a hallmark feature. However, this autonomy operates within a legal framework that governs and supports the arbitral process. One of the most fundamental, yet often under-discussed, elements of this framework is the lex arbitri, or the law of the seat of arbitration. The lex arbitri plays...
Introduction India has progressively aligned itself with international best practices for enforcing foreign arbitral awards. As a signatory to both the New York Convention (1958) and the Geneva Convention (1927), India’s Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (the “Act”) provides a comprehensive framework for recognition and enforcement of foreign awards. Recent amendments and judicial pronouncements reflect...
This article explores the legal landscape of deportation in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with a focus on the recent changes introduced by Dubai Decision No. 1/2025. Deportation, as a state measure for removing foreign nationals, is implemented in the UAE through two main avenues—judicial and administrative. Judicial deportation stems from criminal convictions and may...
In a landmark step towards building a healthier future for all, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has issued a new Public Health Law aimed at elevating disease prevention, public health governance, and the overall quality of healthcare services in the...
In the landscape of global commerce, businesses are increasingly seeking efficient, reliable, and neutral venues for resolving disputes. The Dubai International Financial Centre (“DIFC”) Courts have gained prominence as one such venue, designed specifically to serve international and regional business communities, and have emerged as a formidable player in the realm of international dispute resolution....
Saudi Arabia has undergone a paradigm shift in its approach to dispute resolution, emerging as one of the most progressive arbitration jurisdictions in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. This transformation is deeply rooted in Vision 2030, the Kingdom’s ambitious socio-economic reform agenda, which has prioritized legal modernization, judicial efficiency, and international competitiveness. Over...
Mediation[1] in India, a quiet evolution is reaching its apex. India has historically leaned toward litigation as the default mechanism for dispute resolution. However, with mounting court pendency and growing global alignment toward amicable dispute resolution, mediation has gradually emerged from the shadows of its more prominent Alternate Dispute Resolution (“ADR”) cousin, arbitration. The enactment...
The confidentiality of UAE arbitration proceedings is a cornerstone of arbitration in the UAE, governed by the UAE Federal Arbitration Law (Federal Law No. 6 of 2018 on Arbitration) and institutional arbitration rules. Here are the key points regarding confidentiality in arbitration proceedings in the UAE. Statutory Provisions on Confidentiality The UAE Federal Arbitration Law...
