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Arbitration Services in UAE
Commercial disputes often come down to numbers: unpaid amounts, lost profits, partnership accounts or the value of a business. Arbitration offers a private and binding way to resolve these disputes, often faster than going to court, but the outcome still depends on clear, credible financial evidence.
At Hussain Al Shemsi Chartered Accountants, our Chartered Accountants support parties, their lawyers and arbitral tribunals with independent financial analysis, quantum assessments and expert reports. We explain complex figures in plain language so tribunals can decide with confidence.
Arbitration in the UAE at a glance
- Law: Federal Law No. 6 of 2018 on Arbitration, amended by Federal Decree-Law No. 15 of 2023.
- Recent changes: remote hearings, virtual seats of arbitration and stronger rules on arbitrator independence and confidentiality.
- Arbitration centres: including the Sharjah International Commercial Arbitration Centre (Tahkeem), the Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC) and the Abu Dhabi International Arbitration Centre (arbitrateAD).
- Binding outcome: awards are final and enforceable through the UAE courts, with limited grounds to set them aside.
- Our role: independent financial and accounting expertise for parties and tribunals.
How can we help you?
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Our Arbitration Services
Quantum and damages assessment
Calculating losses, lost profits and amounts due, and testing the other side’s claims.
Expert reports
Independent, well-reasoned financial expert reports prepared for arbitral tribunals.
Accounting and records review
Examining books, contracts, invoices and payments to establish the financial facts.
Partnership and shareholder disputes
Reconstructing partner accounts, profit shares and capital balances. See Business Valuation.
Construction and contract claims
Analysing costs, variations, delays and payment disputes on projects.
Hearing support and testimony
Helping counsel prepare questions and giving clear expert evidence at hearings. See Accounting Expert Services.
Disputes We Commonly Support
- Commercial and supply contract disputes
- Partnership and shareholder disagreements
- Construction and engineering claims
- Sale and purchase of business disputes
- Agency and distribution disputes
- Lease, rental and real estate claims
- Employment and end-of-service claims involving financial calculations
- Fraud-related financial disputes (Forensic Audit)
Who We Work With
- Companies and individuals involved in arbitration
- Law firms acting for claimants or respondents
- Arbitral tribunals that need independent financial input
- In-house legal and finance teams preparing claims
- Insurers and investors assessing financial exposure
Our Process
- Understand the dispute: we review the claim, the contract and the questions the tribunal must answer.
- Gather evidence: we collect and examine the financial records and supporting documents.
- Analyse: we calculate amounts, test assumptions and consider alternative scenarios.
- Report: we prepare a clear, independent expert report with our findings and reasoning.
- Support the hearing: we help with expert meetings and joint reports, and give evidence when required.
Why Choose Hussain Al Shemsi
- Chartered Accountants with audit, forensic and expert-witness experience. Meet our team.
- Independent and objective, with opinions based on evidence.
- Clear communication that makes complex figures easy for tribunals to follow.
- Based in Sharjah, supporting arbitrations across the UAE.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is arbitration?
A private way of resolving disputes in which the parties agree to have one or more arbitrators decide the case instead of a court. The arbitrators’ decision, called an award, is binding.
Which law governs arbitration in the UAE?
Federal Law No. 6 of 2018 on Arbitration, amended by Federal Decree-Law No. 15 of 2023, for arbitrations seated onshore in the UAE.
Why do arbitrations need financial experts?
Many disputes depend on amounts owed, lost profits or valuations. A financial expert analyses the evidence and gives an independent opinion the tribunal can rely on.
Can you act for either party?
Yes. We can be appointed by the claimant, the respondent or the tribunal, and our duty is always to give an independent opinion.
What does a financial expert report include?
The questions considered, the documents reviewed, the analysis and calculations, our conclusions and the reasons behind them.
Can you help before arbitration starts?
Yes. Early financial analysis helps you understand the strength of a claim and supports settlement discussions.
Do you also support court cases?
Yes. Our accounting expert services support court proceedings as well as arbitration.
Strengthen Your Case with Clear Financial Evidence
Speak to our team in confidence about your dispute and the financial questions involved.
