Cross-border disputes
When the counterparty, the vessel or the assets are in Dubai or Türkiye, the dispute has to be pursued there, and on time. The practice sets and manages the strategy and coordinates court action with counsel licensed in each country, so you have one point of contact.
UAE
Arrest for a maritime claim and defence against arrest; UAE courts can arrest a vessel in UAE waters even where there is a foreign arbitration clause.
Disputes with suppliers, buyers and business partners in Dubai.
Demurrage, cargo claims and disputes over carriage contracts.
Recognition and enforcement of international arbitral awards in the UAE.
Türkiye
Arrest in Turkish ports under the Turkish Commercial Code, and providing or releasing security; deadlines are short, including starting the main proceedings within one month of the arrest.
Contract disputes and debt recovery against Turkish counterparties.
Liability for wrongful arrest in Türkiye is strict and can ground a damages claim.
How we work
Documents and contract, and identifying the competent court or forum.
Deadlines, cost, security required and prospects of recovery.
Selecting licensed local counsel and starting action under our coordination.
Follow-through to the outcome, with regular reporting.
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Matters connected to more than one legal system may require a simultaneous review of the contract, the jurisdiction of the court or arbitral forum, where the assets are and what enforcement requires. The practice reviews the documents and coordinates with qualified counsel in the countries concerned to set the route for the case.
International commercial arbitration and the recognition and enforcement of awards.
Ship arrest, charterparties, bills of lading and maritime claims.
Breach of contract, termination, damages and commercial debt recovery.
Where the relevant court has jurisdiction and the legal conditions are met, proceedings may be possible. The contract, the place of performance, any choice-of-court or arbitration clause and the law of the forum must be reviewed.
The validity and scope of the arbitration clause can affect the court’s jurisdiction. Even so, whether supportive or protective court measures are available, and how the clause is invoked, depend on local law and the circumstances of the dispute.
Where there is a legal basis and the conditions of the country concerned are met, an application to arrest the vessel can be considered. The type of claim, the vessel’s ownership, the court’s jurisdiction and any security required are key issues.
Enforcing a foreign decision depends on its type, the law of the country of enforcement, applicable treaties and the conditions for recognition. Court judgments and arbitral awards may follow different rules for recognition and enforcement.
Appearing and acting before foreign courts is governed by that country’s laws and professional rules. Where local action is needed, court steps are taken through counsel licensed in the country concerned.
The contract, correspondence, invoices, payment records, delivery documents, evidence of performance and details of the counterparty are important. If there are earlier proceedings or a decision, the case papers and information on assets available for enforcement may also be needed.
Usually not. With a formal power of attorney, local counsel pursue the case and the practice handles coordination and reporting.
Send a short outline; Dr Majdzadeh reviews it personally.
Related service: Ship registration and change of flag
This page is general information, not legal advice. Arrest and procedural rules in each country may change.
