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Eng. Dr. Kamal Adnan Malas
International Arbitrator & Expert in Construction, Engineering, and Real Estate Disputes
Dr. Kamal Adnan Malas is a highly respected International Arbitrator, accredited by several leading international arbitration centers. With a rare combination of expertise in both engineering and law, he brings unmatched depth to dispute resolution in construction, real estate, and beyond.
 
Holding degrees in Civil Engineering alongside a PhD in Dispute Resolution, as well as Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Law, Dr. Malas stands out as both a technical authority and a legal strategist. Over the course of his distinguished career, he has:
 

  • Finalized over 1,000 technical expert reports for UAE courts as a sworn expert.
    Served in more than 100 arbitration cases (institutional and ad hoc), many of them high-value disputes in construction and real estate.
    Advised and resolved disputes with a total value exceeding USD 3 billion (USD 2 billion as Arbitrator/Counsel and USD 1 billion as Engineering Expert).

 
Engineering Credentials

  • Professional Engineer Grade Certificate in Management

  • Professional Engineer Grade Certificate in Structural Design

  • Accredited Structural Designer at Dubai Municipality

Arbitration & Legal Expertise

Dr. Malas has over 40 years of experience bridging engineering, law, and dispute resolution. His unique background empowers him to advise on multi-million-dollar projects with a holistic understanding of both technical complexities and legal frameworks.

His expertise extends across:

  • Construction & Real Estate disputes (delays, quantum, damages, and financial implications)

  • Inheritance, maritime, insurance, media, and courier disputes

Dr. Malas has served as Arbitrator or Counsel in numerous prestigious forums, including:

  • ICC (International Chamber of Commerce)

  • LCIA (London Court of International Arbitration)

  • DIAC (Dubai International Arbitration Center)

  • ADCCAC (Abu Dhabi Commercial Conciliation and Arbitration Center)

  • And several others.

Recognition & Contributions

  • In 2018, he received the Award of Excellence for Outstanding Arbitrator, following a landmark ad hoc arbitration case in Muscat, Oman, widely reported in international media (Muscat Daily, Oman Observer).

  • Contributed as a friendly reviewer of the 2017 edition of the FIDIC Yellow Book.

  • Member of the ICC MENA Group.

  • Legal Affairs & Arbitration Advisor to the Arab Union for Real Estate and Investment.

A Trusted Advisor in High-Stakes Disputes

With a career that seamlessly integrates engineering precision and legal mastery, Dr. Kamal Adnan Malas is recognized as a leading voice in international arbitration. His proven record of resolving complex, high-value disputes makes him a trusted advisor and arbitrator for clients navigating some of the most challenging cases in construction, engineering, and real estate worldwide.