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Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators | Global

United Arab Emirates

The Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators rankings table below has been designed to provide the most in-depth insights and reviews of the top ranked lawyers and law firms. The firms included in our rankings have been recommended by in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers. Our comprehensive research ensures you have all the information needed when looking to purchase legal services across United Arab Emirates.

Rankings overview for Individuals

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  1. Alain Farhad
    Alain Farhad Farhad Arbitration7 Years Ranked
  2. Ali Al Aidarous
    Ali Al Aidarous Al Aidarous Advocates & Legal Consultants13 Years Ranked
  3. Anne Hoffmann
    Anne Hoffmann Hoffmann Arbitration3 Years Ranked
  4. Karim J Nassif Nassif Arbitration14 Years Ranked
  5. Pierre Heitzmann
    Pierre Heitzmann Jones Day4 Years Ranked
  6. Adrian ColeAdrian Cole - Independent Arbitrator
  7. Ahmed IbrahimIbrahim ADR
  8. Alec EmmersonAlec Emmerson - International Arbitrator
  9. Gordon BlankeBlanke Arbitration
  10. Lara HammoudArbitra
  11. Michael Black KCXXIV Old Buildings
  12. Victor LeginskyArbitralis ADR FZ LLE

All Individuals profiles

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  1. Alain Farhad
    Alain Farhad
    Farhad Arbitration | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators
    2024 | Spotlight | 7 Years Ranked
    Alain Farhad has a strong focus on international arbitration and he is well accustomed to representing clients hailing from the construction, energy and real estate sectors. Based in Abu Dhabi, he is now a full-time arbitrator having most recently headed the UAE disputes practice at Mayer Brown.
  2. Ali Al Aidarous
    Ali Al Aidarous
    Al Aidarous Advocates & Legal Consultants
    Al Aidarous Advocates & Legal Consultants | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators
    2024 | Spotlight | 13 Years Ranked
    Ali Al Aidarous is an esteemed Emirati lawyer who frequently acts as arbitrator in arbitrations held under the auspices of institutions such as the DIAC.
  3. Anne Hoffmann
    Anne Hoffmann
    Hoffmann Arbitration
    Hoffmann Arbitration | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators
    2024 | Spotlight | 3 Years Ranked
    Anne Hoffmann is a highly regarded arbitrator who has in-depth experience in the Middle East. She is particularly skilled in general commercial and shareholder disputes, but also increasingly focused on disputes arising in the energy, natural resources and mining industries. Based in Dubai, she is dual-qualified in both Germany and England & Wales and has noteworthy experience in investor-state arbitrations.
    Key sectors
    Energy and Utilities|Environmental and Waste|Financial Services|Resources and Mining|Retail and Consumer
  4. Karim J Nassif
    Nassif Arbitration | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators
    2024 | Spotlight | 14 Years Ranked
    Karim Nassif is noted for his work as an arbitrator across the UAE. He presides over a variety of cases, including construction and energy disputes, and is noted both for his abilities as an advocate as well as for his strong sense of strategy.
  5. Pierre Heitzmann
    Pierre Heitzmann
    Jones Day
    Jones Day | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators
    2024 | Spotlight | 4 Years Ranked
    Pierre Heitzmann is regularly appointed as an arbitrator and has wide-ranging experience extending to all major institutional rules. He also acts as counsel and is particularly adept at representing construction clients. He divides his time between Dubai and Paris.
  6. Adrian Cole
    Adrian Cole - Independent Arbitrator | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators
    2024 | Spotlight
  7. Ahmed Ibrahim
    Ibrahim ADR | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators
    2024 | Spotlight
  8. Alec Emmerson
    Alec Emmerson - International Arbitrator | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators
    2024 | Spotlight
  9. Gordon Blanke
    Blanke Arbitration | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators
    2024 | Spotlight
  10. Lara Hammoud
    Arbitra | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators
    2024 | Spotlight
  11. Michael Black KC
    XXIV Old Buildings | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators
    2024 | Spotlight
  12. Victor Leginsky
    Arbitralis ADR FZ LLE | Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators
    2024 | Spotlight