Dispute Resolution in Fujairah
Disputes in Fujairah are heard by the Fujairah Federal Courts, which sit in Arabic and apply UAE law. The emirate has no independent judiciary or common-law free-zone court, so there is no local English-language forum; commercial parties, especially in shipping, oil storage and bunkering, commonly agree arbitration or a contractual choice of another forum.
We handle litigation before the Federal Courts, domestic and international arbitration including maritime and commodity disputes, urgent relief such as vessel and asset attachment, and enforcement of judgments and awards. Our court specialists appear in Fujairah in person.
What we do
- Litigation before the Federal Courts
- Maritime and commodity arbitration
- Vessel and asset attachment
- Enforcement of judgments and awards
- Debt recovery
Frequently asked
Is there an English-language court in Fujairah?
No. The Federal Courts sit in Arabic. For an English-language process, provide for arbitration in the contract; we draft and run it.
Can I arrest a vessel at the Port of Fujairah?
Yes, on a maritime claim, through an urgent application to the Federal Courts. Timing is everything with a vessel in port; contact us as soon as the claim arises.