Founded in 2012 by Dr. Mahmood Hussain, M&CO Legal (formerly Mahmood Hussain Advocates & Legal Consultancy LLC) has grown into one of the UAE’s leading boutique law firms with a global outlook. We are recognized for delivering solution-oriented, value-driven legal services tailored to our clients’ business and commercial needs.
Our team of nationally and internationally trained lawyers combines deep UAE legal expertise with international best practices, offering innovative solutions in arbitration, conflict resolution, corporate law, mergers & acquisitions, and complex business transactions.
“In a volatile global economy, arbitration is not a fallback—it’s a strategic advantage.”
Over the past decade, we have been trusted by high-net-worth individuals, multinational corporations, family-owned businesses, and government entities to navigate complex legal challenges with precision and creativity.
At M&CO Legal, we believe in more than just legal advice—we provide strategic, forward-thinking counsel that helps our clients achieve their goals efficiently and effectively. Our diverse team, cutting-edge methods, and commitment to excellence make us not only different, but better.
Engage with global legal experts, policymakers, and industry leaders as we explore the future of dispute resolution, cross-border
arbitration, and legal innovation amid shifting global trade dynamics.
The UAE is rapidly establishing itself as a key player in the global trade and logistics network—serving as a conduit for goods, technology, and capital across Asia, Africa, and Europe. With this strategic growth, however, comes an increase in complex, cross-border disputes This session will explore the legal frameworks, dispute resolution tools, and arbitration mechanisms needed to manage evolving risks in trade corridors, smart logistics, manufacturing integration, and infrastructure development. It will frame the conversation through three key lenses:
As supply chain systems face economic fluctuations, regulatory bottlenecks, and technological disruption, arbitration must evolve to remain an effective tool for risk mitigation and dispute resolution. This session invites dialogue on promoting proactive legal frameworks and arbitration strategies to meet these challenges.
At our upcoming event, industry leaders, legal experts, and policymakers will explore the intersection of law, logistics, and global trade, focusing on the most pressing challenges and opportunities shaping the sector.
Discussions will delve into the financial and legal complexities facing logistics-related public–private partnerships across ports, rail, air, and customs hubs. We'll explore strategies for managing cross-border project financing, treaty-based protections for investors, and arbitration trends in infrastructure investments.
Discussions will delve into the financial and legal complexities facing logistics-related public–private partnerships across ports, rail, air, and customs hubs. We'll explore strategies for managing cross-border project financing, treaty-based protections for investors, and arbitration trends in infrastructur
We will examine the role of UAE arbitration centers such as DIAC, ADGM, and EMAC in resolving complex logistics disputes, alongside global bodies like ICC, UNCITRAL, and WTO’s Trade Facilitation Committee, focusing on expedited arbitration, med-arb solutions, and sovereignty issues.
Get ready to be inspired by an incredible lineup of speakers who bring expertise, passion, and fresh perspectives to the stage. Each of our speakers is a leader in their field, sharing valuable insights, real-world experiences, and forward-thinking ideas that will spark new ways of learning and growth.
Join an immersive legal and commercial experience where innovation meets real-world impact. From high-level arbitration strategy to live insights on cross-border trade, our event delivers the tools, connections, and clarity you need to lead in today’s complex legal landscape.
At last year’s Dubai Arbitration Week event, M&CO Legal hosted a landmark session on “Why DIFC or ADGM are Suitable Choices of Seat for Disputes Arising from Investments in Africa,” drawing over 300 participants from across the legal, investment, and arbitration sectors. The session sparked dynamic discussions on jurisdictional advantages, enforcement efficiency, and Africa-MENA arbitration synergies.
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