Arif Ali, FCIArb, has joined Arbitra International as a full-time arbitrator, marking a new chapter in his distinguished international arbitration career spanning more than 35 years.
Ali has advised sovereign states, multinational corporations and major international investors, and has handled more than 100 complex disputes across international commercial, construction, investor-State and State-to-State arbitration. He has served under the rules of leading arbitral institutions, including the ICC, ICSID, LCIA, AAA/ICDR, SIAC, DIAC, SCC, WIPO and UNCITRAL.
At Arbitra International, Ali will focus on serving as sole, presiding and party-appointed arbitrator. His practice spans sectors including energy, construction, infrastructure, technology, intellectual property, financial services and telecommunications, with experience across six continents and multiple legal systems.
Commenting on his appointment, Ali said: "This is a choice I have been moving toward for years. Having sat on both sides of the table, I've come to deeply appreciate what parties and counsel need from a tribunal: engagement, efficiency, and an award they can rely on, delivered by a tribunal at ease across legal systems, languages, and cultures. Arbitra is the ideal home for that work. Its independence and conflict-free model, backed by genuinely excellent administrative support, enables independent arbitrators to concentrate fully on their cases and on the parties they serve. I am extremely proud to have Arbitra's exceptional team supporting and guiding my practice."