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Whether you require help dealing with a marine casualty, navigating a cargo claim, marine insurance claim or a charter problem, managing a shipbuilding dispute, or a dredging dispute, our lawyers can help you find the appropriate solution. Download Practice Statement Whether you require help dealing with a marine casualty, navigating a cargo claim, marine insurance […]
Our lawyers have represented clients in their complex and sophisticated disputes before all types of trial, appellate, and regulatory tribunals and courts around the world. By partnering with us, you will have access to a team of focused lawyers who will provide comprehensive and commercial solutions to your disputes. Download Practice Statement Our litigation team […]
Our dedicated team of experienced lawyers act in both large and complex debt collection matters to enforce creditor’s rights. They assist in obtaining these payments through global debt recovery and enforcement mechanisms. Download Practice Statement Most corporations and claimants expend time and money in contractual arrangements and developing strong case theories, because they expect to […]
Our International Arbitration team provides advice and advocacy to individuals, global corporations, financial institutions, and state entities in investment treaty and commercial arbitrations conducted in accordance with all major international arbitration rules including SIAC Rules, ICC Rules, LCIA Rules, LMAA Rules, MCIA Rules, CAS Rules, and ad-hoc arbitrations, governed by distinct laws (curial and substantive). […]
We advise on a full gamut of multi-jurisdictional, complex, high-value, white-collar crimes and asset tracing matters including cyber fraud, accounting fraud, misrepresentation, illegitimate financial gain, asset dissipation, bribery and secret commissions, corruption, tax frauds, banking fraud, and money laundering. Download Practice Statement The grey area where civil fraud, regulatory obligations and criminal investigations overlap, is […]
Construction & Infrastructure Energy & Resources Shipping & Insurance Private Equity & Finance Sports & Entertainment Sports & Entertainment We advise clients on a broad range of construction disputes including dispute board proceedings, intermediate and alternative dispute resolution, contract administration, and management of claims arising during the course of a project, as well as arbitrations […]
Construction & Infrastructure Energy & Resources Shipping & Insurance Private Equity & Finance Sports & Entertainment Sports & Entertainment We advise clients on a broad range of construction disputes including dispute board proceedings, intermediate and alternative dispute resolution, contract administration, and management of claims arising during the course of a project, as well as arbitrations […]
Construction & Infrastructure Energy & Resources Shipping & Insurance Private Equity & Finance Sports & Entertainment Sports & Entertainment We advise clients on a broad range of construction disputes including dispute board proceedings, intermediate and alternative dispute resolution, contract administration, and management of claims arising during the course of a project, as well as arbitrations […]
Our dedicated team of experienced lawyers act in both large and complex debt collection matters to enforce creditor’s rights. They assist in obtaining these payments through global debt recovery and enforcement mechanisms. Download Practice Statement Our dedicated team of experienced lawyers act in both large and complex debt collection matters to enforce creditor’s rights. They […]
With our in-depth understanding of the field and allied practice, we provide a one-stop solution to both litigants and third party funders. Our innovative commercial and highly strategic approach to complex international disputes helps clients navigate through the myriad of challenges and identify the true potential of their claim portfolio. Litigation Finance Presentation Download Practice […]
We advise on a full gamut of multi-jurisdictional, complex, high-value, white-collar crimes and asset tracing matters including cyber fraud, accounting fraud, misrepresentation, illegitimate financial gain, asset dissipation, bribery and secret commissions, corruption, tax frauds, banking fraud, and money laundering. Download Practice Statement We advise on a full gamut of multi-jurisdictional, complex, high-value, white-collar crimes and […]
In many cases, dispute resolution outside of the courtroom can help clients to achieve their objectives faster. Our alternative dispute resolution practice works closely with clients to determine the best dispute resolution process to meet their needs, through mechanisms like mediation, conciliation, and negotiation. Our main priority is to resolve disputes quickly and effectively with […]
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Since the DIFC Courts opened in 2004, comparable courts have followed in Doha, Singapore, Abu Dhabi, Astana and Manama, with Oman’s yet to open. At first sight they have much in common: English-language proceedings, internationally experienced judges and familiar commercial procedures. Their differences lie deeper, in access to jurisdiction, relations with the national courts, interim […]
Following the legislative and judicial developments that shaped the DIFC Courts’ jurisdictional framework in 2025, this chapter examines how the breadth and limits of that jurisdiction have been tested over the past year. Recent decisions have clarified the reach of statutory gateways over contractual and tortious claims, the joinder of defendants without an independent connection […]
The DIFC Courts have long played an important role in the recognition and enforcement of judgments and arbitral awards. Developments over the past year have clarified the reach of their enforcement powers, the measures available to identify and realise assets, and the limits that arise when those measures extend beyond the DIFC. This chapter examines […]
This article examines the key developments in the DIFC Courts’ arbitration jurisprudence over the past year, focusing on the setting aside of awards, recognition and enforcement, and the Courts’ approach to competing dispute-resolution provisions and jurisdictional conflicts. It considers how the Courts have sought to preserve arbitral finality while intervening where procedural fairness requires it, […]
Digital assets expose a gap between legal ownership and the practical ability to preserve and recover property. This chapter examines how DIFC has sought to close that gap over the past year. It analyses the introduction of custody and blockchain intelligence services, the role of the Digital Economy Court, and reforms to the regulation of […]
Mediation has long formed part of dispute resolution in the DIFC, but recent developments have significantly strengthened the framework supporting it. The Courts Law 2025 established a dedicated Mediation Service Centre and introduced mechanisms for the direct enforcement of qualifying settlements, whether approved by the Centre or ratified by the DIFC Courts. The Centre’s launch, […]
As Dubai continues to shape the global disputes landscape, the past year offers plenty to reflect on, from key developments before the DIFC Courts to the milestones and momentum driving the city forward. Building on our engagement at Dubai Arbitration Week over the past years, Singularity Legal, together with Osborne Partners and ELWI, is pleased […]
As the international disputes community comes together for Dubai Arbitration Week, we invite you to join Mintz Group, Singularity Legal and Fulcrum for an evening of relaxed networking. Set against the backdrop of Dubai’s skyline, this gathering will bring together like-minded professionals for an opportunity to exchange perspectives, strengthen relationships and connect with peers from […]
I. INTRODUCTION Sharia-compatible finance is now one of the fastest growing sectors of international banking.[1] Its relevance is no longer confined to domestic Islamic banking markets or to Muslim counterparties, but is increasingly used in cross-border project, real estate and trade finance, including transactions documented in English and enforced before common law courts or arbitral tribunals. It […]
I. INTRODUCTION In recent decisions, the DIFC Courts have significantly refined the contours of conduit jurisdiction under the new DIFC Courts Law No. 2 of 2025 (“New Courts Law”). Singularity’s insight on The Evolving Landscape of Freestanding Injunctions in the DIFC discusses how decisions in Trafigura and Techteryx have confirmed that the DIFC Courts have jurisdiction under Article 15(4) of […]
I. INTRODUCTION On 23 April 2026, the European Union (“EU”) adopted its 20th package of restrictive measures against Russia. The package was implemented, among other instruments, through Council Regulation (EU) 2026/506 (“Regulation 2026/506”),[1] which amended Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 (“Regulation 833/2014”),[2] and Council Regulation (EU) 2026/511 (“Regulation 2026/511”),[3] which amended Council Regulation (EU) No 269/2014 (“Regulation 269/2014”).[4] Both amending […]
I. INTRODUCTION The International Chamber of Commerce (“ICC”) has released its updated Arbitration Rules, which came into force on 1 June 2026 (the “2026 Rules”), succeeding the 2021 edition (the “2021 Rules”). They introduce targeted updates to procedural efficiency, tribunal governance, emergency relief, and the fee administration architecture. The 2026 Rules arrive approximately 18 months after […]
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TRAINEE maheswar.surendran@singularitylegal.com +91 8075910280 +91 22 4976 5861 Request CV Linkedin-in Experience Maheswar is a Trainee at Singularity Legal. His range of experience includes advising leading banks and NBFCs in institutional arbitrations, mediation, and debt recovery proceedings, as well as assisting clients in cross-border disputes and matters before the QICDRC and Indian courts. He has […]
COUNSEL aarnav.sharma@singularitylegal.com +91 97798 00023 +91 22 4976 5861 Request CV Linkedin-in Experience Aarnav Sharma (LLB (Hons.) Dunelm, BPC (ULaw) is a trainee counsel at Singularity Legal. His range of experience includes advising clients in their cross-border disputes in arbitrations under rules such as SIAC, SCMA, UNCITRAL and DIFC-LCIA. He has worked with chambers and […]
COUNSEL aditya.suresh@singularitylegal.com +91 98339 17349 +91 22 4976 5861 Linkedin-in Experience Aditya is a Counsel at Singularity Legal. He completed his B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) at National Law University Jodhpur. He is also a top-ranked graduate of the Geneva LL.M. in International Dispute Settlement (MIDS) and the recipient of the 2023-24 MIDS-PCA Fellowship. Prior to joining […]
DIRECTOR GROWTH ash.bhandari@singularitylegal.com +971 58 547 3070 Request CV Linkedin-in Experience Legal & Professional Services Technology Ash Bhandari is the Director — Growth at Singularity Legal. He specializes in international business development, strategic growth, senior stakeholder engagement, market expansion, relationship management, and client origination across complex cross-border markets. His experience spans nearly two decades across […]
TRAINEE vedanshi.mishra@singularitylegal.com +91 93998 10576 +91 22 4976 5861 Linkedin-in Experience Vedanshi is a Trainee at Singularity Legal. Her range of experience includes advising clients in their cross-border disputes in arbitrations under rules such as SIAC, ICC, DIAC, and in litigation before Indian courts. She has previously worked on matters relating to interim relief claims, […]
TRAINEE mohammad.ahmad@singularitylegal.com +91 79030 89926 +91 22 4976 5861 Linkedin-in Experience Mohammad is a Trainee at Singularity Legal. His range of experience includes advising clients in their cross-border disputes in arbitrations under rules such as ICC, SCMA, SIAC and DIAC, and in litigation before Indian courts. He has previously worked on matters relating to cryptocurrency […]
TRAINEE manya.gupta@singularitylegal.com +91 93549 70419 +91 22 4976 5861 Linkedin-in Experience Manya is a Trainee at Singularity Legal. Her range of experience includes advising clients on cross-border disputes in arbitrations under rules such as the SIAC, LCIA and the DIFC, and in litigation before Indian courts. She has previously worked on matters relating to challenges […]
TRAINEE anshu.varahagiri@singularitylegal.com +91 78922 13127 +91 22 4976 5861 Linkedin-in Experience Anshu is a Trainee at Singularity Legal. His range of experience includes advising clients in their cross-border disputes in arbitrations under rules such as SIAC, SCMA, UNCITRAL and DIFC-LCIA, and in litigation before Indian courts. He has previously worked on matters relating to maritime […]
TRAINEE shrilakshmi.sankaranarayanan@singularitylegal.com +91 72080 00481 +91 22 4976 5861 Linkedin-in Experience Shrilakshmi is a Trainee at Singularity Legal. Her range of experience includes advising clients on cross-border disputes under various rules such as SIAC, LCIA, ICC, LMAA, and ICSID, and in litigation before Indian courts. She has previously worked on matters relating to arrest of […]
TRAINEE khushboo.sharma@singularitylegal.com +91 76108 38595 Request CV Linkedin-in Experience Khushboo is a Trainee at Singularity Legal. Her range of experience includes advising clients on complex cross-border disputes, including international arbitrations under rules such as SIAC, DIAC, DIFC-LCIA, UNCITRAL; and litigation before courts in India, Dubai, and the DIFC. She is also a qualified Company Secretary […]
COUNSEL nitansha.nema@singularitylegal.com +91 8127460564 +91 22 4976 5861 Request CV Linkedin-in Experience Representations Publications Nitansha is a Counsel at Singularity Legal. She holds an LL.M. in Commercial Law from the University of Cambridge (2024). Her range of experience includes advising clients in their cross-border disputes in arbitrations under various rules such as SIAC, LMAA, SCMA, […]
COUNSEL aryan.sharma@singularitylegal.com +916260903962 Request CV Linkedin-in Experience Representations Aryan is a Counsel at Singularity Legal. His range of experience includes advising clients in their cross-border disputes in arbitrations under various rules such as SIAC, SCMA, LMAA, ICC, and litigation before courts and tribunals in India. He also represents athletes and sports federations in anti-doping and […]
