Disputes & Litigation

Arbitration Disputes

We represent parties in commercial arbitration, from drafting the arbitration clause to the award and its enforcement or annulment, in Arabic and English.

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Why work with a specialist?

Arbitration is a faster and more private way to resolve commercial disputes, but its success starts with the arbitration clause in the contract. The firm's academic supervisor is an arbitrator accredited by the Ministry of Justice who has chaired and sat on tribunals in Arabic and English.

Who is this service for?

Companies in a commercial dispute under a contract with an arbitration clause.
Parties who want a robust arbitration clause in their contracts.
Parties seeking to annul an arbitral award.
Award holders seeking enforcement.

What we do

Drafting arbitration clauses

A clear clause setting the seat, rules, number of arbitrators and language.

Representation in arbitration

Preparing submissions and evidence and advocating before the tribunal.

Annulment actions

Challenging the award on the grounds set by law.

Enforcement of awards

Meeting the requirements for enforcing the award before the competent body.

How we work

Reviewing the contract and arbitration clause
01
Assessing the dispute and choosing the route
02
Preparing submissions and evidence
03
Advocacy before the tribunal
04
Following the award: enforcement or challenge
05

Specialist academic supervision

The firm works under the academic supervision of Prof. Dr. Abdulrahman bin Nafa Alsulami, former Head of the Financing Disputes and Violations Circuit in Jeddah, supervisor of postgraduate judicial studies at King Abdulaziz University, and Executive Member of the Fatwa and Sharia Supervisory Board of Gulf International Bank (GIB).

Supervisor's academic profile

Frequently asked questions

What are the advantages of arbitration over court?

Usually speed, confidentiality, arbitrators with expertise in the subject, and flexible procedures.

Can an arbitral award be challenged?

An award is not appealed like a court judgment, but an annulment action may be brought on limited statutory grounds within a set period.

Do I need a written arbitration clause?

Yes. The agreement to arbitrate must be in writing, either in the contract or in a later agreement.

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