Dentons is a preferred law firm for arbitration around the world, with dedicated international arbitration lawyers practising throughout the Gulf region, including in Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE. As the only global law firm with such extensive geographical coverage in the Middle East, we act on the largest and most complex disputes before both domestic and international tribunals.

Whether you are a leading business or financial institution operating in the Middle East, with either international or local scope, our team of arbitrators from both common and civil law backgrounds will guide you through proceedings in either English or Arabic. A number of our lawyers also sit as arbitrators, giving us further insight into arbitration strategies across the region and beyond.

Our experience covers all the major international arbitration institutions and rules, as well as those located in the region, including ICC, LCIA, UNCITRAL, Dubai international Arbitration Centre (DIAC), the DIFC LCIA Arbitration Centre (DIFC-LCIA), Abu Dhabi Commercial Conciliation and Arbitration Centre (ADCCAC), Cairo Regional Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (CRCICA), AAA and ICSID.

As one of the most active practices in the Gulf, Dentons not only represents you in international arbitrations, but also advises on and assists in initiating arbitral proceedings, and on enforcing arbitral awards in local jurisdictions. We are recognized for our global reach and in-depth understanding in handling arbitrations in the fields of energy, financial institutions, construction projects and infrastructure and hotels in the region.

Recognition

Dentons improves its ranking in the elite top 10 arbitration firms

April 11, 2025

Global law firm Dentons has ranked once again among the elite international arbitration practices worldwide, achieving an eighth place ranking in Global Arbitration Review’s GAR30 list for 2025.

Dentons recognized as one of the world’s top 10 arbitration firms

March 25, 2024

Dentons, the world's largest global law firm, has ascended into the top 10 of the Global Arbitration Review's GAR30 ranking of international arbitration law firms globally for 2024.

Dentons recognized as one of the world’s top 15 arbitration firms

March 31, 2023

Global Arbitration Review has ranked Dentons among the top 15 international arbitration law firms in the world in its annual GAR30 ranking, unveiled yesterday. Dentons’ International Arbitration Group has gained increasing recognition for its work, obtaining its highest-ever ranking yet at 11th place, and climbing 23 places from 2021 and 7 more from 2022.

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Insights

Key Changes to the QICCA Rules

April 10, 2025

Qatar: As arbitration continues to evolve globally, the Qatar International Centre for Conciliation and Arbitration (QICCA) 2024 Rules (Rules) introduce a modernised framework that enhances efficiency, transparency and use of digital platforms.

Another small step for the SCCA, another leap forward for international arbitration in the Middle East

May 4, 2023

Saudi Arabia: On 1 May 2023, the Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration (SCCA) announced the publication of its revised SCCA Arbitration Rules (the 2023 SCCA Rules).

News and Events

Recent Press Releases

Dentons improves its ranking in the elite top 10 arbitration firms

April 11, 2025

Global law firm Dentons has ranked once again among the elite international arbitration practices worldwide, achieving an eighth place ranking in Global Arbitration Review’s GAR30 list for 2025.

Dentons enhances construction and engineering expertise in Qatar

December 18, 2024

Dentons, the world's largest global law firm, has announced the promotion of Gabriel Olufemi to partner, reinforcing the firm's commitment to providing top-tier legal services in the construction and engineering sectors across the Middle East.

Dentons recognized as one of the world’s top 10 arbitration firms

March 25, 2024

Dentons, the world's largest global law firm, has ascended into the top 10 of the Global Arbitration Review's GAR30 ranking of international arbitration law firms globally for 2024.

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