Myth vs. Reality: Arbitration in the Middle East – Riyadh International Disputes Week
Date of event: February 23, 2025
Horizons & Co. Law Firm and Kroll are proud to co-host a unique speed-networking "Myth vs. Reality: Arbitration in the Middle East" at RIDW 2025.
This highly interactive event will take the form of a unique speed-networking format, meaning all the attendees and all our experts will have the opportunity to interact and discuss some of the most pertinent topics in the region.
Horizons & Co. Managing Partner Ali Al Zarooni and Senior Partner Areen Jayousi will be joined by prominent experts from within the MENA region and around the globe including Lord Bellamy KC, Lawyer and Barrister from Monckton Chambers with his fellow Barristers Drew Holiner KC and Michael Bowsher KC. Managing Director Obaid Kazmi and Manager Jonathan Hancox from Kroll. Executive Director Kristin Campbell-Wilson from arbitrateAD. Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer Partner Kate Gough. Jason Hambury, Shareholder from Greenberg Traurig LLP. Dan Wyatt, Partner from RPC. Counsel Christopher Edwards from Reid Smith, and Managing partners Dr. Hamid Harasani and Dr. Ahmad Alkamees from Harasani & Alkhamees Law Firm.
Some of the key issues our experts will discuss include:
- The availability of experienced arbitrators in the region.
- The evolution of a skilled next generation in the region.
- Significant developments in the KSA and beyond and how they align with international standards.
- Practical challenges in enforcement.
- The specific challenges of procurement and construction, including mega-projects disputes.
This event offers a platform for dynamic discussions, fostering knowledge exchange and addressing the realities and opportunities within the region’s arbitration landscape.
Join us for an opportunity to connect with leading professionals, exchange knowledge, and gain a deeper understanding of the realities of arbitration in this region. You can register your interest here. https://lnkd.in/duY6MdEf
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Sunday 23rd February 2025
Location: The Fairmont, The Business Gate, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Timings: 11am – 1.30pm
Register to attend: https://lnkd.in/duY6MdEf
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