International commercial arbitration, litigation and cross-border dispute resolution in the UAE

Legal support of international commercial disputes, international arbitration, litigation and enforcement of foreign court and arbitration awards in the United Arab Emirates

— About practice

An international dispute requires a strategy before the process begins

In international commercial disputes, not only the position on the merits of the dispute is decisive, but also the choice of jurisdiction, arbitration institution, applicable law, interim measures and strategy for enforcing a future decision.

For international businesses, litigation is part of an overall commercial strategy. Each procedural decision affects the value of the business, business reputation, relations with investors and the possibility of further implementation of the project.

Erich Rath assists international companies, investment funds, industrial groups and family offices in commercial disputes, international arbitration and cross-border enforcement, representing clients in key international arbitration institutions and UAE courts.

— When practice is needed

We support projects in the following situations:

  • violation of an international commercial agreement
  • international arbitration
  • commercial dispute in the UAE
  • international delivery dispute
  • dispute between shareholders
  • conflict between joint venture participants
  • dispute after M&A deal
  • debt collection
  • enforcement of a foreign judgment
  • enforcement of a foreign arbitral award

— Expertise

Main directions

International Arbitration

Representation of clients' interests in international commercial arbitrations.

  • ICC arbitration
  • DIAC arbitration
  • LCIA arbitration
  • SIAC arbitration
  • DIFC-LCIA (previous cases)
  • ad hoc arbitration
  • arbitrage strategy
  • emergency arbitration
  • interim measures

Commercial disputes

Resolution of commercial disputes in state and UAE courts.

  • commercial disputes
  • contractual disputes
  • shareholder disputes
  • construction disputes
  • disputes over supply contracts
  • distribution disputes
  • judicial debt collection

DIFC proceedings

Representing clients in the DIFC courts.

  • proceedings in the DIFC courts
  • commercial requirements
  • interim measures
  • enforcement proceedings
  • cross-border commercial disputes

Cross-border disputes

Comprehensive support of cross-border commercial disputes.

  • disputes in multiple jurisdictions
  • international treaty disputes
  • cross-border litigation
  • collecting evidence abroad
  • multi-state proceedings

Joint venture and shareholder disputes

Resolution of corporate conflicts between investors, shareholders and participants in joint ventures.

  • joint venture disputes
  • shareholder disputes
  • investment disputes
  • disputes in the board of directors
  • corporate control
  • deadlock resolution

Disputes after M&A

Dispute resolution following international M&A transactions.

  • requirements for guarantees and representations
  • claims for compensation of losses
  • disputes over deferred payments (earn-out)
  • disputes regarding settlements when closing a transaction
  • disputes over sales and purchase agreements (SPAs)
  • post-closing requirements

Enforcement of foreign judgments

Supporting the recognition and execution of foreign court decisions.

  • recognition of foreign judgments
  • enforcement proceedings
  • cross-border execution
  • return of assets
  • interim measures

Enforcement of arbitration awards

Supporting the execution of international arbitration awards.

  • recognition of arbitration awards
  • execution under the New York Convention
  • decision execution strategy
  • recovery of assets
  • cross-border collection

Debt collection and asset recovery

Comprehensive debt collection and asset search strategy.

  • commercial debt collection
  • international debt collection
  • asset search
  • return of assets
  • decision execution strategy
  • negotiated settlement

— Results

Relevant experience

Legal support of cross-border commercial dispute between companies from Europe, UAE and Asia

Representing the interests of a foreign investor in a corporate conflict after the creation of a joint venture

Support for the enforcement of a foreign arbitration award in the UAE

Development of an asset recovery strategy in an international commercial dispute

— Who do we help?

We accompany international companies operating in the following sectors:

  • industrial production
  • energy
  • oil and gas sector
  • construction
  • infrastructure
  • logistics
  • international trade
  • maritime sector
  • aviation
  • technologies
  • artificial intelligence
  • fintech
  • healthcare
  • pharmaceuticals
  • direct private investment
  • family offices

— Advantages

Why Erich Rath

  • 01support of international disputes between companies operating in the UAE, Europe, Great Britain, GCC and CIS countries
  • 02a comprehensive dispute resolution strategy combining arbitration, judicial defense and enforcement
  • 03deep understanding of international trade, corporate law and investment projects
  • 04support of commercial conflicts at all stages - from negotiations to execution of the decision
  • 05coordination of cross-border projects with the participation of foreign legal consultants and experts

— FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

We support projects considered in the ICC, DIAC, SIAC, LCIA and other international arbitration institutions, and also advise on ad hoc arbitration issues.

Yes. We assist in commercial disputes, issues of recognition and enforcement of decisions, as well as other processes considered by the DIFC courts.

Yes. The possibility of recognition and enforcement depends on the applicable law, international agreements and the circumstances of the particular case. We accompany the entire execution process.

Yes. We represent the interests of investors, shareholders and international companies in corporate, investment and commercial disputes.

Yes. We develop a strategy for searching for assets, recognizing court and arbitration decisions, as well as their enforcement.

— Discuss the project

Tell us about your task

Erich Rath assists international companies in commercial disputes, international arbitration and cross-border conflict resolution, helping to protect investments, commercial interests and corporate assets in the UAE and other key international jurisdictions.