Adv. Antonio M. Varvaro FCIArb – CArb
Rights of representation & audience in Arbitration proceedings in Dubai – DIAC Arbitration Rules 2022 – UAE Arbitration Law n. 6/2018
When approaching the matter related to rights of representation & audience (known also as “Ius postulandi”) in arbitration proceedings, I believe that we should take in due consideration the hierarchy of sources of law in the UAE legal system. 1) Rights of representation & audience in arbitration. It is incontrovertible that the Rules of any Arbitral Institution are…
IR Global Spotlight – Back in the UAE: why Antonio Varvaro left Italy to set up his practice in the desert city state
Antonio Varvaro is an international lawyer who has spent most of his career outside his native Italy, living and working in the UAE. Since setting up operations in Dubai, he has become a go-to specialist in corporate, tax and business issues in the territory, particularly among the Italian expatriate community. As someone with a keen…
SECURITY FOR COSTS according to the ICC 2021 Arbitration Rules and the UAE Federal Law no. 6 / 2018 (Arbitration Law)
Introduction Under Article 28 of the ICC Arbitration Rules as applicable to the present Case, an arbitral tribunal has the authority to grant “any interim or conservatory measure it deems appropriate”. Although said article does not give a precise definition of “interim measure” or “conservatory measures”, it is clear and it is also stated in…
How foreign arbitration awards are recognised in the UAE
IR Global – Meet the Members Asia-Pacific and The Middle East & Africa Recognition and Enforcement: are they bound to each other? Although the NY Convention 1958 regulates the “recognition & enforcement” of foreign arbitration awards, the two institutions each have their own associated regulations. The successful party seeks recognition and enforcement for different purposes.…
Recognition Of Foreign Arbitral Awards And Judgments In The UAE – Legal Framework & Tools
A common and general definition of «enforceable decision» does not exist. The concept of «decision» is defined by the rules which govern recognition and enforcement in the jurisdiction where a foreign award or judgement shall be enforced. The applicable rules for recognition and enforcement of a foreign decision are: (1) domestic law; (2) bilateral treaties;…
Does the application of the English Common Law work in ADGM and DIFC? Which is the impact on Commercial Arbitration cases?
ADGM (Abu Dhabi Global Market). Pursuant to article 1(1) the application of English Law Regulations 2015 (the “ADGM Regulations”) provides that “the common law of England (including the principles and rules of equity), shall apply and have legal force in, and form part of the law of, the Abu Dhabi Global Market”. However, the common…
Key points of arbitration in the United Arab Emirates
The UAE is unique because it has two forms of arbitration jurisdictions in one country. In this regard, the UAE offers a number of popular seats, including onshore Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and the offshore financial centres such as the Dubai International Financial Centre (“DIFC”) and Abu Dhabi Global Market (“ADGM”), with each having their…
The DIAC (Dubai International Arbitration Centre) Arbitration Rules 2022: the new regulation
On 25 February 2022 the Board of Directors of the DIAC issued the new Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC) Arbitration Rules 2022 (Rules). The new Rules entered into force on 21 March 2022 and apply to all new requests for arbitration submitted to the DIAC thereafter. The main changes are summarized below. Commencing the arbitration…
Antonio M. Varvaro Legal Consultants DMCC joins IR as the exclusive Commercial Arbitration Member in United Arab Emirates
IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Adv. Antonio M. Varvaro FCIArb – CArb of Antonio M. Varvaro Legal Consultants DMCC. Antonio has joined IR as our exclusive Commercial Arbitration member in United Arab Emirates. Currently Antonio is a member of Rome BAR Association and is included in…