The Use Of Experts Reports Before Dubai Courts Prior To Litigation And Arbitration

Introduction

Some UAE companies that are owed monies by the opposing parties are increasingly resorting to filing applications before UAE courts for the appointment of experts to assess the amounts owed in order to put pressure on the other party and in a desperate attempt to avoid costly litigation or to obtain better terms for settlement.

In another article of this issue, we explain how many subcontractors are running into recovery problems due to the high costs of legal proceedings, particularly if the dispute is subject to arbitration. One of the recent trends that we have witnessed is the use of expert reports as a means of putting pressure on the other party. The outcome of this method is rather controversial and not always effective.