Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Middle East: 2nd International Arbitration Summit
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Riyadh local time
November 7, 2024
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
This will be conducted in English and according to Riyadh local time.
With the success of our ingural KSA event in 2023, Legal Plus will be back in Riyahd for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Middle East: 2nd International Arbitration Summit ion Thursday 7 November 2024 at Marriott Riyadh Diplomatic Quarter, Riyadh.
The event will bring together a group of arbitration expertise to share their knowledge and give tips to on arbitration and lookout for 2025. Through presentations and discussions, you will be able to interact with speakers and fellow legal professionals to enhance and update your knowledge. It will be an excellent opportunity to ask questions to legal household names in the region, network and create business opportunities, meet & greet and make some new friends!
Registration is now open. Contact us today or view the latest flyer for registration and program details. Download
If you are interested to sponsor or speak at the event, contact Jason at jason.sinclair@legalplus-asia.com for package details. For registrations details, contact Bettina at legalpluseventsasia@legalplus-asia.com.
Program
The organiser reserves the right to change the program without prior notice.
- Welcome Message by Chairman
Rupert Reed KC, Barrister and Arbitrator, Serle Court Chambers
- Welcome Address by Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration
Christian P. Alberti, Chief of ADR and General Counsel, Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration (SCCA) - Keynote Session: Update in Global Arbitration 2024 and Looking into 2025
Gary Born, Chair of the International Arbitration Practice Group, Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP - Managing and Avoiding Construction Disputes in the Coming Energy Transition 2030!
Dr. Qaisar H Metawea, Managing Partner, Dr. Qaisar H Metawea Law Firm - Practical Steps for Effective Enforcement of International Arbitral Awards in Saudi Arabia
Sarah Gonem, Partner, Z&Co. - Arbitration Clauses – Interpretation & Enforcement
• Anton Mikel, Partner, Baker McKenzie Law Firm
• Rami Bou Raad, Associate, Baker McKenzie Law Firm - Managing Cross-border Disputes With Chinese Companies
Tim Yimin Liu, Partner, Global Law Office - 1st Grand Panel: Speeding Up the Process in Arbitration — Expedited & Emergency Arbitration: Who Benefits Most, Choice of Seats & What are the Pitfalls for General Counsels in the Region
Moderator:Leonora Riesenburg, Chartered Arbitrator, INTADR DMCC
Panellists:
• Randall Walker, Partner, Riyadh/ Dubai, Litigation, International Arbitration, Hogan Lovells
• Julian Cohen, Arbitrator & Barrister, Resolution Chambers - 2nd Grand Panel: Arbitration, Mediation and the ADR Toolbox — When to Use Which Tool and How Effective are they in MENA & Other Jurisdictions
Moderator: Reshma Oogorah, Independent Arbitrator
Panellists:
• Joshua Coleman-Pecha, Senior Associate, HFW
• HK Suresha, Senior Partner and Country Head, Qatar and Saudi Arabia, Masin
• Fadi Nashed, Managing Director, Ankura - Leveraging Effective Disputes Mechanisms in Construction Disputes — Damages, Quantum and Enforcement Issues in The Middle East
Niall Clancy, Partner, Simmons & Simmons
- Global Supply Chain Crisis in Construction & Energy: Disputes & Cost Management
- 3rd Grand Panel: Energy Charter Treaty, ESG, LNG, Pricing and Compliance: Avoiding Inevitable Disputes and Understanding Changes of Circumstances
Moderator: Euan Lloyd, Partner, Al Tamimi & Company
Panellists:
• Gary Born, Chair of the International Arbitration Practice Group, Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP
• Fatima Ghaith, Legal Expert - Digital Assets — Disputes and Regulatory Issues in The Middle East
- 4th Grand Panel: Shareholders, Stakeholders & Director Disputes with KSA & Foreign Companies: Best Practices to Protect the Company
Moderator: Anton Mikel, Partner, Baker McKenzie Law Firm
Panellists:
• Marcus Khoury, General Counsel, ALEC Engineering
• Christian P. Alberti, Chief of ADR and General Counsel, Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration (SCCA)
• Cesar Ghaleb, Founding Partner, Triumph & Co.
Complimentary Registration for in-house counsel
Complimentary Registration - Click Here
If you would like to apply for an in-house counsel complimentary ticket, please click here and fill in your details. Complimentary seat is applicable to in-house counsel from non law / consultancy firm only. One complimentary seat per company, first-come-first-served. Results are based on the organiser’s discretion and applicants will be notified by email.
Venue: Marriott Riyadh Diplomatic Quarter
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