Tools · Arbitration clause risk
Paste your contract's arbitration clause. The tool flags the seven things UAE arbitration counsel check first: missing seat, unclear institution, undefined language, no number-of-arbitrators, ambiguous governing law, no emergency-relief carve-out, and known enforcement-risk patterns.
Indicative only. Not legal advice. The tool produces risk flags for partner review — pathological clauses can sometimes still be saved at the dispute stage, and clean-looking clauses can have hidden defects that a real review surfaces.
The Arbitration Clause Risk Checker tool flags seven key areas of risk in an arbitration clause, including missing seat, unclear institution, and undefined language. It is indicative only and not legal advice. The tool is designed for use with UAE arbitration clauses, including those governed by the DIFC or ADGM.
To use the Arbitration Clause Risk Checker tool, simply paste your contract's arbitration clause into the tool. It will then flag any potential risks or issues, such as ambiguous governing law or no emergency-relief carve-out. The results are for partner review and may require further legal analysis.
The seven things that UAE arbitration counsel check first in an arbitration clause are: missing seat, unclear institution, undefined language, no number-of-arbitrators, ambiguous governing law, no emergency-relief carve-out, and known enforcement-risk patterns. These are the key areas of risk that the Arbitration Clause Risk Checker tool is designed to identify. The tool is particularly relevant for contracts governed by UAE law, including those in the DIFC or ADGM.
No, the Arbitration Clause Risk Checker tool is not legal advice. It is an indicative tool only, and the results should be reviewed by a qualified lawyer, such as those at Noura Almaazmi Advocates & Legal Consultancy. The tool is designed to flag potential risks and issues, but a full legal review is necessary to determine the validity and enforceability of an arbitration clause.
Yes, according to the Arbitration Clause Risk Checker tool, a pathological clause can sometimes still be saved at the dispute stage. However, the tool also notes that clean-looking clauses can have hidden defects that a real review may surface. It is therefore important to have a qualified lawyer review the arbitration clause, particularly in complex jurisdictions like the UAE, DIFC, or ADGM.