Dispute Resolution

The ADGM Dispute Resolution Hearing Centre (DRHC) operates in ADGM, the award-winning International Financial Centre in the capital of the United Arab Emirates. 

ADGM is an independent jurisdiction operating in line with international best practices, providing market participants with a world-class legal system that directly applies English Common Law, as well as regulations modelled on internationally recognised standards.

A safe seat with business-oriented infrastructure

ADGM has a progressive arbitration framework based on the UNCITRAL Model Law, with innovative enhancements, including the use of technology to increase efficiency and reduce cost. ADGM arbitral awards are enforceable under the New York Convention in more than 150 countries; multi-lateral and bilateral treaties with certain countries; and MOUs with leading international common law jurisdictions. With a pro-arbitration judiciary, ADGM Courts’ Judges are from jurisdictions that have an established track record of strongly supporting the arbitral process, including England & Wales, Hong Kong, Australia and New Zealand.

A driving force and global leader in mediation

ADGM fully supports mediation, driving efforts to promote and facilitate all forms of dispute resolution. ADGM Courts offer a Court-Annexed Mediation service to better serve the increasing demand for mediation solutions and services for ADGM entities and litigants before ADGM Courts. This service is designed to ensure that litigants and the ADGM community can explore and achieve a settlement of their disputes by accessing alternative dispute resolution options with internationally accredited mediators from the ADGM Courts.

Powering the future of dispute resolution

The DRHC reimagines dispute resolution, providing a modern hearing space equipped with advanced technology, cutting-edge digitised services and groundbreaking mediation experiences in the Metaverse. The DRHC reinforces ADGM’s position as a leader in digital transformation.