Sharia law shapes the legal frameworks in the Middle East. Traditionally, it was the primary uncodified source of law in the region. However, throughout the 20th century, many Middle Eastern countries developed their own Civil Codes, which continue to be rooted in Sharia principles. One of the key areas where Sharia law exerts substantial influence […]
United Arab Emirates Arbitration
2023 Amendments to the UAE’s Arbitration Law
In September 2023, Federal Law No. 15 of 2023 entered into force (the “2023 Arbitration Law”) in the United Arab Emirates (“UAE”), introducing certain amendments to key provisions of Federal Law No. 6 of 2018 on arbitration (the “2018 Arbitration Law”). Federal Law No. 6 of 2018 applies to arbitrations seated onshore in the UAE […]
Arbitration in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Arbitration in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a reliable and efficient method for resolving conflicts in a world where commercial disputes can arise quickly. Known for its dynamic business landscape and international trade, the UAE has embraced arbitration as a powerful means of settling commercial disputes. In this note, we delve into the nuances […]
International Construction Arbitration in the Middle East
The construction industry is a leading economic sector in the Middle East, where a large number of infrastructure projects worth billions of dollars are commenced each year. Construction disputes are inevitable due to activity in the construction industry and arbitration is the preferred dispute resolution mechanism for such disputes, especially for foreign parties. Construction disputes […]
Arbitration Under the OIC Investment Agreement
Many investors are unaware of the existence of the Agreement for the Promotion, Protection and Guarantee of Investments among the Member States of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference (the “OIC Investment Agreement”) and its provisions regarding dispute settlement. The Organization of the Islamic Conference (the “OIC”; Arabic: منظمة التعاون الإسلامي; French: Organisation de la […]
United Arab Emirates to Approve New Arbitration Law
The UAE parliament[1] has approved a new arbitration law based on the UNCITRAL Model Law. The Cabinet of Ministers will make a final review of the new UAE arbitration law and, afterwards, it will enter into force once the Supreme Council and Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan sign it. Experts do not expect any more in-depth […]
Aceris Law SARL’s Diverse Clients
Aceris Law LLC has a diverse set of clients thanks to its lawyers’ flexibility, their language skills, their multicultural backgrounds and Aceris’ heavy reliance on modern technology. Since we provide legal representation only for international disputes, Aceris Law LLC has been designed from the ground-up with only this in mind. While we maintain permanent access to offices in 120 […]
International Arbitrator Immunity under UAE Law
International arbitrator immunity is typically provided for in domestic legal regimes. As noted by commentators, “almost all contemporary national arbitration regimes provide international arbitrators with expansive statutory or common law immunities from civil claims based on the performance of their adjudicative functions”[1] for the reason that “[Arbitrators] must of necessity be uninfluenced by any fear of consequences […]
Enforcement of Arbitral Awards in the UAE
There are two ways to enforce foreign arbitral awards in UAE. The recommended one is using the two-level civil court system of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), since the DIFC courts are generally pro-arbitration and can be expected to enforce a valid arbitration agreement. And the other one is using the normal three-level court […]
