The Daily Lawyer
India ADR Week 2024 / 30 April 2025
In this special episode, we chat with Michael Dunmore, Senior Associate at Al Busaidy Mansoor Jamal & Co. (AMJ) - Oman’s largest and oldest full-service law firm. As a key player in the firm’s arbitration and disputes practice, Michael shares his firsthand insights into the evolving arbitration landscape between India and the Middle East, especially Oman, UAE, and Saudi Arabia. What You’ll Discover in This Episode: - The surge in Indian investment in Oman and the GCC region - Why Indian companies are choosing to arbitrate in Oman and Dubai - The growing tension between institutional and ad hoc arbitration models - How Omani and English law interplay in international disputes - The realities of cross-border arbitration and how experts plead local law before globally positioned arbitrators This is part of our exclusive ADR Week series, where we bring you unfiltered conversations with global thought leaders and veterans in arbitration, mediation, and cross-border dispute resolution. Whether you're a dispute resolution professional, in-house counsel, or simply curious about how international arbitration works, this is a must-watch conversation that connects the dots between law, commerce, and global collaboration. Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction and Welcome 0:17 - Michael Introduces His Firm: Al Busaidy Mansoor Jamal & Co 0:38 - Discussion About International Arbitration Between Oman and India 1:06 - Michael's Experience Working with Indian Clients in Oman 1:32 - Indian Investment and Business Activity in Oman and the GCC Region 2:04 - Types of Arbitration: Institutional vs Ad Hoc in Oman 2:52 - Legal Frameworks and Applicable Laws in Omani Arbitrations 3:28 - Discussion on Arbitrators' Familiarity with Local Laws Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to The Daily Lawyer for more exclusive coverage from ADR Week and inside access to the leaders shaping global law and dispute resolution! Hit the bell icon so you never miss a new episode! . . . Through 'The Daily Lawyer' podcast, I aim to demystify not just the law, but the legal profession as well. I'm excited to have more such guests on my podcast and inspire more people in the future. Reach out to me if you want to be the next. Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedailylawyerig/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenna-v-krishnan/ Website: https://thedailylawyer.in/ Email: [email protected] Disclaimer: The content of this video is legal information and NOT legal advice. Kindly consult a lawyer with the specifics of your issue to get appropriate legal advice. #Arbitration #InternationalArbitration #ADRWeek #TheDailyLawyer