ADR ODR Certified Mediator | Professional International & Local Mediation
Expert mediation services certified by ADR ODR International. Comprehensive support for commercial, construction, maritime, corporate, and cross-border disputes, both locally and online.
Professional Mediation Services
Certified by ADR ODR International, our mediation practice provides structured and professional dispute resolution for corporate clients, law firms, and individuals, including pro se litigants. Our services cover complex commercial, construction, maritime, energy, and cross-border disputes, delivering strategically sound, enforceable, and commercially viable outcomes.
We combine in-depth knowledge of local laws, international arbitration standards, and cross-border legal frameworks, offering drafting, advisory, and facilitation support to ensure that disputes are resolved efficiently, confidentially, and with minimal risk of escalation.
Mediation for Domestic Disputes
Scope of Services
Our domestic mediation services focus on disputes under local law in the GCC and other jurisdictions. Areas of expertise include:
- Commercial and Corporate Disputes: Partnership disagreements, shareholder conflicts, contract breaches, agency and distributorship disputes.
- Construction and FIDIC Contracts: Delay and disruption claims, variation and termination disputes under Red, Yellow, and Silver Book FIDIC contracts.
- Maritime and Shipping Disputes: Charterparty disputes, demurrage claims, cargo damage claims, ship arrest negotiation and settlements.
- Banking, Finance, and Insurance: Debt recovery, enforcement of guarantees, promissory notes, letters of credit, and insurance disputes.
- Employment and Executive Disputes: Executive contract disputes, termination claims, and expatriate employment conflicts.
Case Example
A construction consortium in Oman faced a $65 million delay claim under a FIDIC Red Book project. Before initiating arbitration, we prepared a mediation submission that included:
- Detailed analysis of project delays, separating employer-driven and contractor-caused delays.
- Cost and disruption assessment reports, validated with technical expert input.
- Structured settlement proposals, offering phased financial resolutions and adjusted project timelines.
- Facilitation of negotiation sessions with all stakeholders, ensuring confidentiality and legal compliance.
Outcome: The parties reached a binding settlement, avoiding arbitration, preserving business relationships, and allowing the project to continue without disruption.
International and Online Mediation (ODR)
Scope of Services
Our international mediation services address cross-border disputes in multiple jurisdictions, using online dispute resolution platforms when required. Areas of focus include:
- Cross-Border Commercial Disputes: International joint ventures, contractual breaches, agency disputes.
- Construction and Infrastructure Projects: Disputes across GCC, Europe, Asia, and the U.S., including delay, disruption, and termination claims.
- Maritime and Energy: Charterparty conflicts, offshore construction disputes, LNG and energy project disputes.
- Technology and Digital Contracts: IP disputes, SaaS/software agreements, e-commerce conflicts.
- Pro Se Mediation Support: Guidance for individuals and small businesses, including drafting of submissions, position papers, and negotiation strategies.
Case Example
An international shipping company and a port operator in two different jurisdictions engaged in online mediation for cargo damage and demurrage claims. Services provided included:
- Comprehensive mediation dossier with contract, regulatory, and evidentiary analysis.
- Negotiation strategy memorandum, outlining settlement priorities and risk evaluation.
- Coordination of online mediation sessions across multiple time zones.
- Drafting of enforceable settlement agreements aligned with cross-border legal frameworks.
Outcome: Parties achieved a commercially viable, enforceable resolution, avoiding litigation in multiple jurisdictions.
Services Provided
- Drafting mediation submissions and position papers.
- Preparation of settlement proposals and enforceable agreements.
- Cost, timeline, and damages analysis for construction, corporate, and maritime disputes.
- Strategy memos for negotiations, pre-arbitration settlements, and cross-border mediation.
Professional Credentials
- Certified Mediator by ADR ODR International — recognized for professional standards in global mediation.
- Expertise across construction, FIDIC contracts, maritime, corporate, banking, energy, and technology disputes.
- Services for corporate clients, law firms, and pro se parties.
- Bilingual support: English primary, Arabic translation available.