- November 5, 2014
“Converting” DIFC Court judgments into arbitral awards
The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts recently consulted on an innovative proposal to allow for the “conversion” of DIFC Court judgments into arbitral awards. The English-speaking DIFC Courts have gained considerable traction in the UAE in recent years. Since 2011, contracting parties can opt-in to its jurisdiction even if they are not based in … Continue reading “Converting” DIFC Court judgments into arbitral awards →
- March 15, 2010
Contracts of muqawala and decennial liability: a middle eastern perspective
I have been working in our Abu Dhabi office for about a year now. During this time I have come across a number of legal issues in the construction and engineering context that are very different from those we are familiar with in the UK. This post highlights some of the UAE law issues that … Continue reading Contracts of muqawala and decennial liability: a middle eastern perspective →
- January 5, 2009
Multi-party disputes and the TCC pre-action protocol
We have recently been involved in a large, multi-party dispute where compliance with the Pre-Action Protocol for Construction Engineering Disputes (the Protocol) gave rise to various practical questions:
