Mediation Services
Strategic Advocacy Across BordersClearing conflicts through constructive conversation
In today’s dynamic legal environment, mediation has emerged as an increasingly effective alternative to traditional litigation, offering parties a confidential, flexible, and cost-efficient way to resolve disputes. Especially relevant for clients seeking privacy and swift resolutions, mediation empowers parties to collaboratively negotiate outcomes under the guidance of experienced mediators.
Both India and the UAE have recently reinforced mediation’s significance through legislative reforms, the UAE’s Federal Decree Law No. 40 of 2023 and India’s Mediation Act, 2023, providing a modern legal framework that supports and facilitates mediation in civil and commercial disputes.
At ATB Legal, we understand that not every dispute requires a courtroom battle. Our expert mediators focus on helping you identify the core issues, enabling solutions that are both practical and sustainable. Our approach reduces the time, cost, and stress involved in dispute resolution, while preserving relationships and reputations. Notably, ATB Legal proudly led the very first mediation session conducted under the DIFC Courts' latest mediation framework, reflecting our pioneering role and seasoned expertise in this growing field.
Both India and the UAE have recently reinforced mediation’s significance through legislative reforms, the UAE’s Federal Decree Law No. 40 of 2023 and India’s Mediation Act, 2023, providing a modern legal framework that supports and facilitates mediation in civil and commercial disputes.
At ATB Legal, we understand that not every dispute requires a courtroom battle. Our expert mediators focus on helping you identify the core issues, enabling solutions that are both practical and sustainable. Our approach reduces the time, cost, and stress involved in dispute resolution, while preserving relationships and reputations. Notably, ATB Legal proudly led the very first mediation session conducted under the DIFC Courts' latest mediation framework, reflecting our pioneering role and seasoned expertise in this growing field.
Efficient, Cost-Effective & Confidential Dispute Resolution with Finality. All procedures in English, aligned with UNCITRAL.
Institutional and Jurisdictional Experience
We regularly act for corporations, investors, developers, and government-linked entities in proceedings governed by the rules of:
- Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC)
- ArbitrateAD
- ICC International Court of Arbitration
- London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA)
- Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC)
- Indian Council of Arbitration (ICA) and Delhi International Arbitration Centre (DIAC-India)
- UNCITRAL
Our lawyers have represented clients in arbitrations seated across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, London, Singapore, Delhi, Mumbai, and Paris, drawing upon extensive expertise in applicable laws including UAE law, English law, and Indian law.
Areas of Practice
Our arbitration and dispute-resolution practice spans a wide range of sectors and contract types:
- Construction & Infrastructure – Resolving claims arising from delay, disruption, termination, variations, and performance guarantees.
- Energy & Utilities – Handling disputes over power-purchase agreements, EPC contracts, and fuel-supply arrangements.
- Real Estate & Development – Addressing issues involving sale-purchase agreements, joint ventures, and property management conflicts.
- Commercial & Corporate – Managing shareholder and joint-venture disagreements, share-purchase and distribution agreements, franchise arrangements, and agency terminations.
- Financial Services & Investment – Advising on disputes related to project financing and investment-fund structures.
Our cross-sectoral experience enables us to align commercial objectives with sound procedural and evidentiary strategies that advance your best interests.
Arbitration-Related Court Proceedings
We represent clients before the UAE onshore courts, DIFC Courts, ADGM Courts, and Indian courts in proceedings ancillary to arbitration, such as:
- Appointment or challenge of arbitrators
- Interim relief and emergency protective measures
- Setting aside or challenging arbitral awards
- Recognition and enforcement of domestic and foreign awards under the New York Convention (1958) and Federal Law No. 6 of 2018 (UAE Arbitration Law)
Our multi-jurisdictional enforcement capabilities include close cooperation with foreign counsel to ensure effective execution of arbitral awards worldwide.
Our Approach
Our arbitration strategy is governed by four guiding principles:
- Strategic Clarity – We conduct thorough analyses of your contractual framework, governing law, and procedural rules to craft a tailored, result-oriented case plan.
- Procedural Precision – We ensure strict adherence to institutional rules and tribunal directions, minimising procedural pitfalls.
- Evidentiary Strength – We collaborate closely with technical, quantum, and financial experts to develop persuasive witness and expert evidence.
- Commercial Alignment – Every procedural step aligns with your business objectives, balancing efficiency and cost-effectiveness with vigorous advocacy.
Thought Leadership
ATB Legal’s arbitration team actively publishes and speaks on arbitration law and procedure in the UAE, Indian, and international forums. We contribute to shaping institutional reforms, enforcement developments, and cross-border procedural trends, affirming our status as thought leaders in the arbitration community.
FAQFrequently Asked Questions- Mediation Laws
1.What services does ATB Legal provide to businesses and individuals in the UAE?
ATB Legal offers end-to-end legal support for businesses and individuals, including company formation, corporate advisory, commercial contracts, arbitration and dispute resolution, intellectual property protection, regulatory compliance, and cross-border legal assistance. We help clients navigate UAE, DIFC, ADGM, and international legal systems with clear guidance, practical solutions, and strong commercial understanding. Our team ensures efficient processes, transparent communication, and reliable support from setup to ongoing operations and dispute management.
2. What are the different business structures available in UAE and which should I choose?
The UAE offers LLC (Limited Liability Company), free zone company, sole proprietorship, civil company, and branch of foreign company. LLCs provide liability protection and tax efficiency—best for most businesses. Free zone companies suit trading and services with 100% foreign ownership. Your choice depends on ownership structure, activity type, and location. We analyze your needs and recommend the best structure.
3. What documents do I need to start a company in the UAE?
Required documents include passport copies of all shareholders and managers, proof of address, bank references, detailed business plan, and memorandum of association. For foreign nationals, no local sponsor is needed if starting a civil company (professional services). We prepare all necessary documents, handle government submissions, and coordinate with authorities.
4. What ongoing compliance obligations exist after company formation?
After formation, you must maintain business licenses (annual renewal), file annual audited financial statements, comply with corporate tax and VAT filings, and adhere to labor law requirements. Free zone companies have simpler compliance; mainland companies face stricter scrutiny. We provide annual compliance calendars and handle all filings to keep your company in good standing.
ATB Legal offers end-to-end legal support for businesses and individuals, including company formation, corporate advisory, commercial contracts, arbitration and dispute resolution, intellectual property protection, regulatory compliance, and cross-border legal assistance. We help clients navigate UAE, DIFC, ADGM, and international legal systems with clear guidance, practical solutions, and strong commercial understanding. Our team ensures efficient processes, transparent communication, and reliable support from setup to ongoing operations and dispute management.
2. What are the different business structures available in UAE and which should I choose?
The UAE offers LLC (Limited Liability Company), free zone company, sole proprietorship, civil company, and branch of foreign company. LLCs provide liability protection and tax efficiency—best for most businesses. Free zone companies suit trading and services with 100% foreign ownership. Your choice depends on ownership structure, activity type, and location. We analyze your needs and recommend the best structure.
3. What documents do I need to start a company in the UAE?
Required documents include passport copies of all shareholders and managers, proof of address, bank references, detailed business plan, and memorandum of association. For foreign nationals, no local sponsor is needed if starting a civil company (professional services). We prepare all necessary documents, handle government submissions, and coordinate with authorities.
4. What ongoing compliance obligations exist after company formation?
After formation, you must maintain business licenses (annual renewal), file annual audited financial statements, comply with corporate tax and VAT filings, and adhere to labor law requirements. Free zone companies have simpler compliance; mainland companies face stricter scrutiny. We provide annual compliance calendars and handle all filings to keep your company in good standing.
Uncompromising Quality Why Choose ATB Legal for Mediation
- Accredited mediation experts: Our mediators are certified by leading international bodies, ensuring impartial and professional facilitation.
- Cross-jurisdictional expertise: Seamless handling of disputes involving both UAE and Indian legal frameworks, providing you with insights into local and international ADR.
- Comprehensive dispute coverage: We handle a broad array of disputes spanning commercial contracts, construction, finance, family law, and more.
- Client-centric and confidential: ATB Legal values transparency, responsiveness, and the utmost confidentiality, aligning our advice with your business objectives.
- Proven success record: Our role in the inaugural mediation session at the DIFC Courts and other landmark mediation efforts demonstrates our commitment to excellence and innovation.
- Cost and time efficiency: We leverage mediation’s benefits to deliver swift resolutions, reducing the financial and emotional toll on clients.
Meet The Core Team
Our Team of
Lawyers and Experts
LLB, LLM, FCIArb
Asha Treesa Bejoy
LLB
Aeron Abhraham
LLB
Mathew Jones
Our Offices
Representative Experience
Represented a multinational construction consortium in a DIAC arbitration valued at over AED ___ million, addressing extensive delay and disruption claims arising from a major UAE infrastructure project
Acted for a leading Europe-based provider of engineered heavy lifting and transportation solutions, serving as counsel in an ICC arbitration seated in the UAE involving significant claims for non-payment under a subcontract, as well as disputes relating to project delays and suspension following a site incident.
Represented a UAE-based real estate developer in a DIAC arbitration concerning the termination of a design-and-build contract arising from disputed performance and delays under a large-scale development project
Acted for a prominent Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (“EPC”) company based in the UAE, serving as lead counsel in an ICC arbitration seated in Paris involving a complex dispute concerning payments pursuant to the subcontracting and performance of Electro-Mechanical Works on a major project.
Represented a party in an ICC arbitration under the Expedited Procedure concerning payments pursuant to the supply, engineering, commissioning, and manpower services, and defended the counterclaims for alleged defects, delays, and liquidated damages.
Represented a client in a complex dispute arising from a contracting agreement involving civil works and electro-mechanical engineering for a prominent hospital project in the UAE. The dispute encompassed claims related to delays, variations, and performance issues, requiring detailed technical and contractual analysis. Our team provided strategic advocacy throughout the arbitration process, ensuring alignment with our client’s commercial objectives while effectively managing multi-disciplinary expert evidence and procedural complexities.
Represented a client engaged in road marking contracting, road construction, and construction and demolition waste collection and transportation services, in a dispute concerning recovery of payments under a Settlement Agreement related to works performed for a major Power Plant project pursuant to various subcontract agreements
Represented the client in enforcement and recognition proceedings before the DIFC Courts regarding a shareholders' agreement dispute initially governed by DIFC-LCIA arbitration rules. The governing law was the Dubai laws of the UAE, and the enforcement related to arbitration awards administered under the DIFC-LCIA framework prior to its transition to DIAC.
Represented our client in a construction dispute against a multinational main contractor, with arbitration proceedings administered by Arbitrate AD. Following the exchange of pleadings, we successfully resolved the dispute through an out-of-court mediation, securing a favourable outcome for the client.
Acted for a leading Europe-based provider of engineered heavy lifting and transportation solutions, serving as counsel in an ICC arbitration seated in the UAE involving significant claims for non-payment under a subcontract, as well as disputes relating to project delays and suspension following a site incident.
Represented a UAE-based real estate developer in a DIAC arbitration concerning the termination of a design-and-build contract arising from disputed performance and delays under a large-scale development project
Acted for a prominent Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (“EPC”) company based in the UAE, serving as lead counsel in an ICC arbitration seated in Paris involving a complex dispute concerning payments pursuant to the subcontracting and performance of Electro-Mechanical Works on a major project.
Represented a party in an ICC arbitration under the Expedited Procedure concerning payments pursuant to the supply, engineering, commissioning, and manpower services, and defended the counterclaims for alleged defects, delays, and liquidated damages.
Represented a client in a complex dispute arising from a contracting agreement involving civil works and electro-mechanical engineering for a prominent hospital project in the UAE. The dispute encompassed claims related to delays, variations, and performance issues, requiring detailed technical and contractual analysis. Our team provided strategic advocacy throughout the arbitration process, ensuring alignment with our client’s commercial objectives while effectively managing multi-disciplinary expert evidence and procedural complexities.
Represented a client engaged in road marking contracting, road construction, and construction and demolition waste collection and transportation services, in a dispute concerning recovery of payments under a Settlement Agreement related to works performed for a major Power Plant project pursuant to various subcontract agreements
Represented the client in enforcement and recognition proceedings before the DIFC Courts regarding a shareholders' agreement dispute initially governed by DIFC-LCIA arbitration rules. The governing law was the Dubai laws of the UAE, and the enforcement related to arbitration awards administered under the DIFC-LCIA framework prior to its transition to DIAC.
Represented our client in a construction dispute against a multinational main contractor, with arbitration proceedings administered by Arbitrate AD. Following the exchange of pleadings, we successfully resolved the dispute through an out-of-court mediation, securing a favourable outcome for the client.
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