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    Mr Michael Dunmore is a senior associate in the Litigation and Arbitration Team, he has acted as counsel in well over 80 arbitrations and has a broad range of experience with arbitrations, with a particular focus on construction arbitrations. Michael has acted in arbitrations under the rules of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA), Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC), DIFC-LCIA, QICCA, Abu Dhabi Commercial Conciliation and Arbitration Centre (ADCCAC) and in ad hoc arbitrations.

    Michael has been resident in the Middle East for close to a decade, he is based in Oman however also involved in disputes throughout the region.

    Michael is listed as an arbitrator at a number of arbitration centers in the region.

    Prior to joining AMJ in 2022, Michael practiced in a leading international law firm in Oman.  He regularly contributes articles to arbitration journals.

Highlights
  • Acting in an arbitration under the ICC Expedited rules seated in Geneva related to a supply agreement.
  • Acting in an Ad Hoc arbitration seated in Muscat in relation to the design of major construction project in Duqm.
  • Acting in an ICC arbitration seated in Muscat arising out of a mining agreement.
  • Acting for a Contractor in an Ad Hoc arbitration in relation to the construction of a five star hotel in Jebel Akdar, Oman.
  • Acting in an Ad Hoc arbitration seated in Muscat in relation to the supply of oil well maintenance services.
  • Acting for an ICC arbitration seated in Muscat for an Iranian party in relation to a share transfer agreement.
  • Acting in an DIFC-LCIA arbitration seated in Muscat related to the construction and operation of a desalination plant in Sohar, Oman.
  • Acting in an ICC arbitration seated in Muscat in relation to the construction of a hotel.
  • Acting for a subcontractor in a series of Ad Hoc arbitrations relating to the construction of the Muscat Sewerage system.
  • Acting for a subcontractor in an ICC arbitration seated in Muscat related to the Construction of a warehouse facility in Sohar, Oman.
  • Acting for a mining company in an Ad Hoc arbitration seated in Muscat related to the lease of mining equipment.
  • Acting in several ICC arbitrations seated in Dubai related to the construction of hotel complexes in Dubai.
  • Acting in a DIAC arbitration seated in Dubai related to the construction of a hotel complex.
  • Acting in an ADCCAC arbitration seated in Abu Dhabi in relation to cladding installation on buildings.
  • Acting in an ADCCAC arbitration seated in Abu Dhabi for a defense company in relation to a sales agreement.
  • Acting in an ADCCAC arbitration seated in Abu Dhabi in relation to an agreement for the provision of satellite broadcasting.
  • Acting in an ICC arbitration seated in Tokyo in relation to the construction of a marine loading port.
  • Acting in an ICC arbitration seated in Tokyo in relation to a pharmaceutical dispute.
  • Acting in an ICC arbitration seated in Singapore in relation to the sale of a cosmetics company.
Admissions
  • Ontario, Canada (2020)
  • New York (2018)
  • England and Wales (2013)
  • New South Wales, Australia (2011)
Education
  • Stockholm University, L.L.M. International Commercial Arbitration Law, 2013
  • University of Sydney, J.D., 2010
  • University of Sydney, M. A. Criminology, 2007
  • University of Windsor, B.A.(H) Criminology, 2006
Languages
  • English

Michael Dunmore

Senior Associate

MUSCAT

+968 24829200
+968 24812256

Practice Area

Construction Disputes
International Arbitration