Dr. Mahmood Hussain

Dr. Mahmood Hussain is the Founding Partner of M&CO Legal and a leading Emirati litigator, arbitrator, and legal strategist with over two decades of experience. Renowned for his expertise in commercial litigation, arbitration, and Islamic law, he has acted as counsel and arbitrator in more than 50 international arbitration cases across sectors such as construction, energy, and shareholder disputes. Accredited by institutions including the ICC, DIAC, LCIA, and ADCCAC, Dr. Hussain also serves as Chair of the ICC-UAE Commission on Arbitration and ADR and is a member of the ICC Commission in Paris. A passionate academic, he lectures on UAE Sharia law and employment law at universities in the UK and France, contributing to international legal scholarship and practice. Fluent in Arabic and English, Dr. Hussain is a prominent voice in advancing arbitration and cross-border legal collaboration in the MENA region and beyond.