M - Using dispute adjudication boards
Type
Journal
Journal
UAE Arbitration Yearbook
Date
1 January 2016
Issue
1 January 2016
Page
154 - 161
Copyright
ICLO
Jurisdiction
United Arab Emirates
Taxonomy
Construction Dispute Resolution, Arbitration
Copyright
LexisNexis
d. Using dispute adjudication boards to resolve construction disputes
The preferred method for resolving construction disputes in the region is arbitration.
This stems primarily from the fact that the standard forms of contract of the Federation International des Ingenieurs-Conseils (‘FIDIC') are the predominant forms used in the region, FIDIC's means of formal dispute resolution is by way of (ICC) arbitration.
There are clear benefits to arbitration (e.g. the parties can decide on the seat, applicable rules, the tribunal and the arbitral process allows for a detailed analysis of claims and defences), but those involved in the process will be familiar with its current misgivings.