International Arbitration Laws and Regulations 2026 – United Arab Emirates

Global Advocacy & Legal Counsel was pleased to contribute to the International Arbitration Laws and Regulations 2026 guide, providing an overview of the UAE’s arbitration framework and the latest legal developments shaping dispute resolution.

The UAE chapter, authored by Patric McGonigal, Ali Al Hashimi, Hana Al Khatib and Sarah Hafez, examines the UAE’s distinctive arbitration landscape, which operates across three legal systems: the onshore civil law courts and the common law jurisdictions of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), providing businesses and investors with flexible and internationally recognised dispute resolution options.

The guide explores the legislative framework governing arbitration and the recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards. It also addresses key practical issues such as drafting arbitration agreements, tribunal jurisdiction, interim measures, confidentiality, evidence, arbitral procedures, and award enforcement.

By combining legal analysis with practical guidance, the chapter offers valuable insights for businesses, investors, in-house counsel, and legal practitioners navigating domestic and cross-border disputes.