Alternative Dispute Resolution

At RAK Law, we recognise that litigation is not always the most efficient path to resolving disputes. Our Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) practice focuses on providing strategic, cost-effective, and confidential mechanisms to resolve commercial, civil, and contractual disputes through arbitration, mediation, and conciliation.

We represent clients in both institutional and ad hoc arbitration proceedings — domestic and international — and advise on every stage, from drafting arbitration clauses to post-award enforcement or challenge.

Our lawyers are experienced in handling disputes across sectors such as construction, infrastructure, joint ventures, technology, and shareholder arrangements. We also assist clients with mediation and conciliation proceedings before recognised forums and private mediators.

Core areas of our ADR practice include:

Arbitration (Domestic & International)

• Representation in institutional arbitrations under SIAC, ICC, LCIA, and MCIA, as well as ad hoc proceedings.
  
  
• Drafting arbitration agreements, conducting arbitral proceedings, and handling enforcement or challenge of arbitral awards under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
  
  

Mediation & Conciliation

• Advising clients on amicable dispute resolution strategies to avoid prolonged litigation.
  
  
• Representation in structured mediation proceedings and drafting of settlement agreements with legal enforceability.
  
  

Pre-Arbitration & Interim Relief

• Filing and defending applications under Section 9 and Section 11 of the Arbitration Act for interim measures and appointment of arbitrators.
  
  
• Assisting in pre-dispute negotiation, case evaluation, and preserving evidence.
  
  

Award Enforcement & Challenge

• Filing execution petitions for enforcement of arbitral awards before competent courts.
  
  
• Advising on setting aside awards and defending enforcement challenges under public policy or procedural grounds.
  
  

At RAK Law, we bring a focused and solution-oriented approach to ADR — helping clients resolve disputes efficiently while safeguarding commercial relationships.