Rajiv Suri

We are pleased to share that our colleague, Merline Dsouza, Associate at Alsuwaidi & Company, has been featured in a GAR Academy Spotlight Interview. In this feature, Merline reflects on her journey in international arbitration, the evolving dispute resolution landscape in the Middle East, and her commitment to building expertise and contributing to the arbitration

Recent developments reflect a jurisdiction that continues to support arbitration while maintaining a high bar for procedural discipline. Five recent perspectives illustrate how the UAE courts and their counterparts abroad are shaping the enforcement and monetisation of awards. 1. Legacy DIFC–LCIA Clauses Courts in the UAE, Singapore, and the United States have confirmed that references

Converting Arbitral Awards into Real Value: Navigating Monetisation in the UAE Securing a favourable arbitral award is often only half the battle. The greater challenge usually lies in turning that award into actual recovery. Even well-intentioned counterparties may face liquidity constraints or simply refuse to pay, forcing the award creditor into a prolonged enforcement phase

Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards in the UAE: A Practical Guide The recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have evolved significantly over the past two decades. Today, the UAE’s onshore courts generally adopt a pro-enforcement approach aligned with international standards. Nonetheless, procedural nuances and formal requirements continue to

Understanding the Impact of Decree No. 34 of 2021 When Dubai issued Decree No. 34 of 2021, it formally abolished the DIFC-LCIA Arbitration Centre and the Emirates Maritime Arbitration Centre (EMAC), consolidating their roles into the Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC). This reform aimed to streamline Dubai’s arbitration landscape, but it also raised a critical