With one of the longest established and broadest networks of any global law firm in the Middle East, our litigation and dispute resolution team knows how to solve problems with minimum disruption.

Throughout the Middle East, our dedicated litigation and arbitration lawyers deliver on-the-ground expertise on the largest and most complex disputes, before both domestic and international courts and tribunals. Whether you are a local or multinational corporation, financial institution or government entity, we will leverage our commerciality and pragmatic approach to meet your needs. Our strong track record on many of the leading cases across the region demonstrates our ability and commitment to the success of our clients.

We cover the full spectrum of commercial disputes, and work across a wide range of industry sectors, including transport, infrastructure, banking, real estate, telecoms and oil and gas. Our team of lawyers – many of whom are bilingual Arabic speakers – has considerable experience in domestic and international arbitration. We act both independently and alongside local advocates in court cases, DIFC court proceedings, claims before special tribunals, adjudications and other similar alternative dispute resolution mechanisms. We also have a strong fraud and internal investigations practice.

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 Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration (SCCA), Abu Dhabi International Arbitration Centre (arbitrateAD), Cairo Regional Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (CRCICA), AAA and ICSID.

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.

229 Dentons lawyers ranked in Chambers Global 2019

February 15, 2019

Dentons is pleased to announce that 229 of its lawyers have been ranked in the Chambers Global 2019 guide. This is an increase of over 30 percent compared to last year's total of 175. Of these recommended lawyers, 90 are ranked in the highest bands (Bands 1 and 2, Eminent Practitioner, Star, Senior Statespeople).

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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.

Dispute Review Boards updates (UK Construction focus)

March 17, 2025

United Kingdom: The first useful update comes from FIDIC, where its Dispute Avoidance and Adjudication Forum has published a new practice note (available at https://fidic.org/node/45229) looking at the appointment of dispute boards which are referenced in multiple editions and forms of FIDIC contracts. The practice note identifies 12 tasks which, if followed, are said to lead to the “most successful formation of the most suitable DB for a given project”.

Qatarisation Law No. 12/2024: Navigating the new regime in the construction sector

November 20, 2024

Qatar: The Qatarisation Law supports Qatar National Vision 2030 by prioritising Qatari employment in the private sector. The move follows a broader theme in the region to encourage the training and hiring of local nationals.

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News and Events

Recent Press Releases

Dentons promotes 10 partners across its UK, Ireland and Middle East region

April 17, 2025

Dentons, the world's largest global law firm, has announced the promotion of 10 new partners across the UK, Ireland, and Middle East (UKIME) Region.

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 releases Global AI Trends Report

January 20, 2025

Dentons, the world’s largest global law firm, has published a Global AI Trends report, highlighting key risk considerations with viewpoints from multiple jurisdictions.

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