Ranking tables
Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators | Global
United Arab Emirates
Rankings overview for Individuals
Adrian Cole Arbitra16 Years Ranked
Alec Emmerson Arbitra21 Years Ranked
Ali Al Aidarous Al Aidarous Advocates & Legal Consultants15 Years Ranked
Lara Hammoud Arbitra3 Years Ranked
Mahmood Hussain M&CO Legal6 Years Ranked
Victor Leginsky Arbitralis ADR FZ LLE5 Years Ranked- Ahmed IbrahimIbrahim ADR
- Alain FarhadFarhad Arbitration
- Anne K HoffmannHoffmann Arbitration
- Anneliese Day KCFountain Court Chambers
- Gordon BlankeBlanke Arbitration
- Karim J NassifNassif Arbitration
- Michael Black KCNewmans Row
- Nicholas Fletcher KC4 New Square Chambers
All Individuals profiles
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Adrian Cole
Arbitra | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2026 | Spotlight | 16 Years RankedAdrian Cole has extensive experience in construction disputes and is regarded as one of the leading disputes lawyers in the UAE. Now operating as a full-time arbitrator, he has a flourishing practice and is widely agreed to be one of the go-to names in his field.
Alec Emmerson
Arbitra | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2026 | Spotlight | 21 Years RankedAlec 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.
Ali Al Aidarous
Al Aidarous Advocates & Legal Consultants | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2026 | Spotlight | 15 Years RankedAli Al Aidarous is an esteemed Emirati lawyer who frequently acts as arbitrator in arbitrations held under the auspices of institutions such as the DIAC.
Lara Hammoud
Arbitra | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2026 | Spotlight | 3 Years RankedLara Hammoud is a prominent arbitrator with a depth of knowledge in construction, energy and technology disputes. She is well known in the market and has extensive experience acting on a wide variety of disputes.
Mahmood Hussain
M&CO Legal | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2026 | Spotlight | 6 Years RankedMahmood Hussain is the founding partner of M&CO Legal. He is recognised for his work as an international commercial arbitrator in a variety of sectors such as energy, finance and telecoms.
Victor LeginskyArbitralis ADR FZ LLE | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2026 | Spotlight | 5 Years RankedVictor Leginsky is a veteran lawyer with a long history of appearances as chair, party-appointed arbitrator and sole arbitrator in major breach of contract cases. He has particular experience relating to real estate and construction disputes but has also overseen a wealth of matters in other industries.- Ahmed IbrahimIbrahim ADR | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2026 | Spotlight
- Alain FarhadFarhad Arbitration | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2026 | Spotlight
- Anne K HoffmannHoffmann Arbitration | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2026 | Spotlight
- Anneliese Day KCFountain Court Chambers | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2026 | Spotlight
- Gordon BlankeBlanke Arbitration | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2026 | Spotlight
- Karim J NassifNassif Arbitration | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2026 | Spotlight
- Michael Black KCNewmans Row | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2026 | Spotlight
- Nicholas Fletcher KC4 New Square Chambers | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators2026 | Spotlight

