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Maritime disputes are international, technical, and
high-value. Arbitration offers a private, expert forum, when handled with the right strategy.
Maritime arbitration in the UAE, is the private resolution of shipping, and maritime disputes,
before a tribunal, widely used because many maritime contracts provide for it. These disputes
are specialist, and cross-border. An experienced Maritime Arbitration Lawyer in Dubai,
represents you, and pursues the strongest path to the resolution.
Maritime arbitration in the UAE is the resolution of shipping and maritime disputes, including
charterparty, cargo and contract disputes, by a private tribunal, whose award is binding and
enforceable.
Onshore maritime arbitrations are governed by the UAE Federal Arbitration Law (Federal Law No. 6
of 2018, as amended by Federal Decree-Law No. 15 of 2023), and the underlying rights originate
from the maritime contracts, and the UAE Maritime Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 43 of 2023).
Charterparties, and the maritime contracts frequently contain arbitration clauses.
Maritime arbitration requires specialized knowledge. According to Dr. Hassan Elhais, Senior Legal
Consultant, combining maritime expertise with command of the arbitral process is central, to a
strong maritime arbitration.
Charterparty and carriage disputes
Cargo and shipbuilding disputes
Private, binding, enforceable awards
Maritime expertise and arbitral strategy drive these cases.
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Types of Maritime Arbitration Matters in Dubai
Maritime arbitration involves many disputes and each is handled by a Maritime Arbitration Lawyer
in Dubai.
Charterparty Disputes
Settlement of disputes under charterparty agreements.
Cargo & Carriage Disputes
Arbitration as a Means of Dispute Resolution in Cargo and Carriage.
Shipbuilding & Repair Disputes
Arbitration of disputes arising out of shipbuilding and repair contracts.
Award Enforcement
Enforcement of maritime arbitration awards through the courts.
The Maritime Arbitration Process in Dubai – Step by Step
Maritime arbitration in Dubai, follows a structured, specialist process.
Maritime Arbitration Lawyer Process in Dubai
Step 1: Strategy & Jurisdiction
We assess:
The arbitration agreement, and the seat
The applicable rules, and the institution
The claims, and the evidence
Your objectives
Step 2: Commencement
We handle:
The request for the arbitration, or the response
Tribunal constitution
The procedural framework
Step 3: Proceedings
We conduct:
Written submissions, and the evidence
Technical, and the expert evidence
Hearings before the tribunal
Step 4: Award & Enforcement
We pursue:
The final award
Enforcement, through the courts
International enforcement, under the New York Convention
Maritime arbitration rewards specialist command. Your Maritime Arbitration Lawyer in Dubai,
manages each stage, to protect your position.
Cost Discussion Framework
Legal fees in maritime arbitration, depend on the case. Factors include:
Value, and the complexity of the dispute
The institution, and the rules chosen
Volume of the technical evidence
Number of experts, and the hearings
Enforcement requirements
During your consultation, we provide a transparent fee structure, tailored to your dispute.
Addressing Common Client Concerns
Why is arbitration common in maritime disputes?
Most maritime contracts, including charterparties, contain arbitration clauses.
Arbitration provides a private, expert forum.
Which law governs maritime arbitration in the UAE?
The UAE Federal Arbitration Law (Federal Law No. 6 of 2018, as amended) governs onshore
maritime arbitrations.
Is a maritime arbitration award enforceable?
Yes. The award is binding, and enforceable in the courts, and internationally, under the
New York Convention.
Is technical evidence important?
Yes. Technical and expert evidence is frequently central to maritime arbitration.
Confidentiality is strictly maintained at all times.
Why Choose Dr. Hassan Elhais & Our Maritime Arbitration Lawyer in Dubai
Dr. Hassan Elhais, is a Senior Legal Consultant, with the extensive experience, in maritime
arbitration, and the shipping disputes, in the UAE.
Proven experience in the maritime arbitration
Multilingual legal team
Representation for the owners, charterers, and the traders
Strong knowledge of maritime, and the arbitration law
Specialist, evidence-led strategy
We operate in strict compliance, with the UAE arbitration, and maritime law.
Trust & Compliance
We offer professional and ethical representation in accordance with UAE law. We give clear
advice, tailored to your dispute and without any misleading guarantees. All consultations are
held in complete confidence.
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Maritime disputes are international and high-value. Experienced arbitration guidance helps you
marshal the evidence and pursue the strongest outcome.
Arbitration offers a neutral, confidential and internationally
accepted forum for resolving complex cross-border shipping disputes. It also gives
parties the ability to appoint arbitrators with specialist maritime expertise.
Yes. Many maritime contracts provide for arbitration in
recognised international centres. The place of arbitration is determined by the
arbitration agreement between the parties.
Maritime arbitration usually deals with disputes arising out of
charterparties, bills of lading, damage to cargo, shipbuilding contracts, repair of
vessels, marine insurance, freight claims, ship management agreements and other
maritime commercial contracts.
Dr. Hassan Elhais is an experienced Maritime Arbitration Lawyer
in Dubai who advises shipowners, charterers, cargo interests, marine insurers,
logistics companies and commercial businesses on shipping disputes, maritime
arbitration, enforcement proceedings and complex cross-border maritime matters
throughout the UAE.
Yes, many times. Arbitration is generally more private than
court proceedings and all client communications are undertaken with the highest
levels of professional confidentiality and in accordance with all applicable legal
and ethical obligations.
