Spotlight
Provided by Alec Emmerson
Commercial Dispute Resolution,
Energy, Oil & Gas & Renewables,
Hospitality (including Hotel Management & Related Agreements),
Insurance & Reinsurance,
Technology & Telecommunications,
Construction, Engineering & Infrastructure.
Arbitrator 2008 - Present. Prior to this, Alec was a leading partner at an international law firm with one of the largest arbitration practices globally, where he practised for 40 years. Alec spent time as an associate and then partner in England for 7 years, managing partner in Asia, based in Hong Kong, for more than 12 years, international partner with strategic responsibility for the firm’s offices outside the UK for 3 1/2 years (based in London) and finally a partner and consultant for 18 years based in Dubai, where he moved to develop the firm’s MENA disputes practice. He was also a member of the firm’s global arbitration executive committee from its formation until the end of 2017.
Qualifications:
B.A. HONS (OXON)
Solicitor England & Wales (now non-practising)
Solicitor Hong Kong (now non-practising)
Member of Saudi Centre For Commercial Arbitration Rules Advisory Committee (2019 Onwards) & SAUDI CENTER FOR COMMERCIA ARBITRATION COURT (SCCA COURT) (Nov 2022 - ongoing).
Vice Chairman – ICC – UAE Commission On Arbitration & ADR (2016 To 2019) And Committee Member until 2024.
Member Of LCIA Court (From June 2015 To June 2020).
Chief Executive And Trustee DIFC Arbitration Institute (Nov 2015 to 20 September 2021).
Member DIFC Court Users’ Committee (2006 – Feb 2011 And 2014-2016).
Freeman Of The Worshipful Company Of Arbitrators.
LMAA Supporting Member.
Member Of Society Of Construction Lawyers.
Founder Member Of IPBA.
Member LCIA.
Accredited CEDR Mediator.
Fellow CIArb.
Panel member: AAA-ICDR, ADCCAC, ADGM Arbitrators Panel, ArbitrateAD, AIAC (formerly known as KLRCA) (& certified adjudicator), ARIAS - ASIA, BCDR-AAA, CMAC, CRCICA, DIAC, EMAC, HKIAC, KCA, SCCA, SIAC (INC. EMERGENCY PANEL), SICAC (Takheem), SCIA.
Alec has authored many articles for trade publications, arbitration and legal publications. He has appeared on business radio and T.V. programmes as an arbitration and regional legal expert (although he no longer practices as a lawyer). He speaks at many international trade, legal and arbitration conferences on diverse topics.
Author of Lexis Nexis User’s Guide to ADCCAC Rules 2014
Author of DIFC-LCIA Arbitration Centre Rules (2016 & 2021)
Provided by Chambers
Alec Emmerson is a highly recognisable name for international arbitration in the UAE. He frequently acts as sole arbitrator in highly significant cases. His long-standing practice spans more than four decades and covers the full gamut of dispute resolution.
Provided by Chambers
Alec Emmerson is one of the most prominent arbitrators in the region.
Alec is one of the best-known arbitrators in the Middle East.
Alec's name speaks for itself.
Alec is very good and knows how run an arbitration.
Alec has a lot of experience in the UAE, which is invaluable.
Alec Emmerson is one of the most prominent arbitrators in the region.
Alec is one of the best-known arbitrators in the Middle East.
Alec's name speaks for itself.
Alec is very good and knows how run an arbitration.
Alec has a lot of experience in the UAE, which is invaluable.