Emad Hussein
Mediator
Short Introduction
I am drawn to mediation for its capacity to manage complexity, preserve relationships, and deliver outcomes that are both principled and practical. My work is motivated by a commitment to procedural fairness, informed party autonomy, and the effective resolution of commercial and cross-border disputes. Drawing on experience across arbitration, mediation, and dispute-resolution policy, I take pride in integrating doctrinal rigour with a disciplined, solution-oriented approach. Mediation is a sophisticated process for enabling durable, forward-looking agreements grounded in consent and legitimacy.
About Work
Dr Emad Hussein is an internationally recognised mediator, arbitrator, and dispute resolution specialist with extensive experience in complex commercial, investment, and public-interest disputes, particularly across the MENA region and emerging jurisdictions. He brings to mediation a strong grounding in arbitration, international business law, and comparative dispute resolution, which enables him to manage legally and factually complex disputes with clarity and discipline, while remaining firmly committed to party autonomy and procedural fairness.
Emad’s mediation practice is characterised by a calm, structured, and analytically rigorous style. He is particularly skilled at navigating power imbalances, multi-party dynamics, and culturally diverse settings, and at helping parties move beyond entrenched positions to identify workable, forward-looking solutions. His approach combines careful process design, active listening, and principled reality-testing, allowing parties to engage constructively without feeling pressured or evaluated.
Alongside practice, Emad is deeply engaged in mediation policy, education, and capacity-building. He regularly advises institutions, delivers advanced training, and contributes to research on the future of mediation, online dispute resolution, and hybrid processes. This dual practitioner-academic perspective informs a reflective and ethically grounded mediation style, focused not only on settlement, but on legitimacy, sustainability, and the long-term preservation of relationships.
Expertise
- Commercial & Corporate
- Construction, Property & Planning
- Public Sector & Governance
Languages
- English
- German
- Arabic
Memberships
International Mediation Institute Qualified Mediator
Accredited by the Singapore International Mediation Institute
Publications
Books & Book Chapters
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International Commercial Arbitration in the Mainland UAE: A Legislative, Judicial and Institutional Assessment, LexisNexis, 2025.
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Chapter 3, “Beyond the Courtroom: Mediation and the Pursuit of Justice,” in Contemporary Issues in Mediation (Vol. 10), World Scientific, November 2025. Peer-Reviewed Journal.
Articles
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“AI Meets Mediation: Shaping the Future of Dispute Resolution in a Digital World,” CIArb Journal of Arbitration: The International Journal of Arbitration, Mediation and Dispute Resolution, Vol. 91, Issue 2, 2025.
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“Beyond Litigation: The Promise of Mandatory Mediation in Saudi Arabia,” CIArb Journal of Arbitration: The International Journal of Arbitration, Mediation and Dispute Resolution, Vol. 91, Issue 1, 2025.
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“Mediation in the UAE – An Examination of Legislative and Institutional Developments,” Journal of Mediation Theory and Practice, Issue 9-1, 2025.
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“Institutional Arbitration in the UAE: Looking for Missing Pieces of the Puzzle,” CIArb Journal of Arbitration: The International Journal of Arbitration, Mediation and Dispute Resolution, Vol. 89, Issue 1, 2023.
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“The Covid-19 Pandemic and Arbitration in the UAE: A Tale of Challenges and Opportunities,” SOAS Law Journal, Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2020.
Blog Articles
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“Closing the Deal” for Arbitration in the UAE: The Signature and Signatory Conundrum, Kluwer Arbitration Blog, 29 December 2025.
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“ADR Without Borders: MENA and Singapore in Conversation,” Kluwer Mediation Blog, 10 October 2025.
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“Time Limits for Issuance of the Final Award Under the 2024 CRCICA Rules: Let the Tribunal Decide,” Kluwer Arbitration Blog, 13 March 2025.
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“Is Mediator Neutrality Holding Us Back in Conflict Resolution?”, Kluwer Mediation Blog, 11 March 2025.