Biography

Professional Memberships

Abdelhakis recognized by Chambers and Partners Global and Legal 500. He authored the UAE chapter of Chambers Global Enforcement of Judgements Practice Guide in 2021 and 2022.

He was elected as a Supporting Member of the London Maritime Arbitrators Association (LMAA) and listed as Evaluator on the LMAA Early Neutral Evaluation Scheme.

Abdelhakis member of the International Association of Restructuring, Insolvency & Bankruptcy Professionals (INSOL International), and has been also appointed Member of the Host Committee of the International Congress of Maritime Arbitrators (ICMA XXII) held in Dubai from 5 to 10 November 2023..

Publications

• The Interpretation of the New York Convention by the UAE Courts: a Geneva Flavor? –Wolters Kluwer
• Ship arrest, maritime liens and ship mortgages in the UAE -Legal Business
•  Pick and choose from two menus? -Legal Business
• Dubai: New customs duty now applicable on international shopping exceeding Dh300 -News | Khaleej Times
• Securing a Bunkering Claim in the United Arab Emirates -Lexology
• What Remedies Does a Buyer Have for Defective Goods Under UAE Law and English Law? -Lexology
• Incorporation of Arbitration Clauses by Reference into Bill of Lading: Dubai’s “Onshore & Offshore” Perspectives -SSRN
• International Arbitration in 2020: An Alarming Prediction -Newsletter SIARB / -SSRN
• Documents Submission in International Arbitration: A Double-Edged Sword -Paper at ICMA Hong Kong 2015