

Resolving complex cross-border disputes through arbitration, mediation, and strategic dispute mitigation advisory services
About The Founder
Arif Hyder Ali, is a highly-respected arbitrator, specializing in investor-State dispute settlement, international commercial and construction arbitration, and public international law.
A thought leader in his field for more than 35 years, Arif has served as an arbitrator, lead advocate before international courts and tribunals, and strategic adviser to C-suites, sovereign governments, non-governmental organizations, political leaders and high net worth individuals. Previously, Arif led the international disputes practices of three global law firms and held senior positions in two international organizations.
Arif established AHALI Dispute Resolution to help parties resolve their disputes efficiently, advance thought leadership in the field of international dispute resolution, and mentor the next generation of international lawyers.
Core Services
Arbitrator Services
Arif Hyder Ali is sought out as an arbitrator for his sector and industry expertise, detail-oriented case preparation, multicultural awareness, and use of procedural tools to promote the quick and efficient resolution of disputes while ensuring party due process.
Case Assessments
For litigation funders and parties to a potential or existing dispute, obtaining an early neutral evaluation of the likely outcomes, timeline, resourcing, risks and costs of a dispute, including the damages that could be recovered or that may have to be paid, are critical.
Dispute Avoidance and Mitigation Strategic Advice
We advise and assist commercial enterprises of all sizes and operating in various industries, sovereign States and State-owned enterprises, international organizations, and high net worth individuals on how to avoid disputes and mitigate dispute resolution risk.
Fact-finding
Based on our many decades of experience in uncovering facts associated with understanding the sources and contours of a dispute, conducting internal investigations and undertaking case evaluations, coupled with our multi-lingual, multi-disciplinary and multi-jurisdictional capabilities, we are well-positioned to undertake factfinding projects and missions.