Shipping, Aviation & Logistics Disputes
Commercial dispute representation for businesses operating in and through the UAE's global trade, shipping and logistics hubs.
Commercial Disputes at the Centre of Global Trade
Dubai's position as a global logistics and re-export hub — anchored by Jebel Ali Port and Dubai's air-cargo infrastructure — means commercial disputes involving carriage, freight forwarding, warehousing and distribution are a regular feature of doing business here. These disputes are handled as part of the firm's wider commercial and civil litigation practice, applying the same judicially-informed approach to contract interpretation, evidence and enforcement.
Matters we advise on:
- ✓ Cargo loss, damage and short-delivery claims
- ✓ Freight forwarding and carriage-of-goods disputes
- ✓ Charterparty and bill-of-lading disagreements
- ✓ Warehousing, distribution and logistics-contract disputes
- ✓ Agency and distribution agreement disputes in the trade sector
- ✓ Commercial disputes connected to free-zone trading entities
- ✓ General commercial claims arising from the aviation and logistics supply chain
Highly specialised admiralty and technical aviation-regulatory matters may be referred to specialist maritime or aviation counsel in coordination with our team where appropriate.
Commercial Litigation Grounded in UAE Court Practice
Whatever the sector, trade and logistics disputes ultimately resolve the same way most UAE commercial matters do — through careful contract analysis and, where necessary, court or arbitral proceedings. That is the firm's core strength.
Discuss Your Matter →Common Questions
Liability generally depends on the terms of the bill of lading, charterparty or carriage contract, and on which party had responsibility for the goods at the relevant time. A careful review of the contractual documentation is the starting point for any claim.
Yes, where the underlying agreement contains an arbitration clause. Many international trade and distribution contracts do, and our arbitration practice can support enforcement or defence of related claims.
The firm's focus is on the commercial and contractual disputes that arise within this sector. For highly specialised admiralty or aviation-regulatory questions, we coordinate with specialist counsel as needed while remaining the client's primary point of contact.