PROGRAMME AND EVENT INFORMATION

14 - 18 November 2021

Dubai Arbitration Week 2021

14 November 2021 to 18 November 2021

PROGRAMME ANDEVENT INFORMATION

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We are delighted to welcome you to the 2021 edition of Dubai Arbitration Week (DAW) set to take place from 14 – 18 November 2021.

Our programme this year is the biggest yet and reflects the diverse and thriving arbitration community in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region.

The week has been put together by some of the leading global arbitral bodies, organisations and practices that have operations or do business in the region, and includes over 40 conferences, symposia, working lunches/dinners, and networking opportunities. Most events are open to the public and free of charge. Thank you to all organisers for putting together a fantastic week!

We hope you enjoy hearing from some of the world’s leading arbitration practi-tioners and sharing your news and views on developments in the field of interna-tional arbitration.

If you have any feedback on the week, please do let us know.

Welcome to Dubai and the United Arab Emirates!

14 - 18 November 2021

Welcome

o Helen Grahamo Karim Nassifo Mahmood Hussaino Michelle Nelsono Nassif Boumalhab

o Ritta Saoudo Robert Stepheno Sami Tannouso Sara Koleilat-Aranjo

The DAW Organizing Committee

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SUNDAY,14th NOVEMBER 2021

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https://dubaiarbitrationweek.rsvpify.com/

8:30am - 9:00 am

9:00 am - 10:45 am

10:45 am - 11:00 am

11:00 am - 11:30 am

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Registration and Breakfast

Panel discussion - Arbitrator Impartiality and Disclosure of Multiple appointments

Q & A

Networking

Judge Shamlan Alsawalehi

Dr Mahmoud Hussein

Dr Asma Al Rasheed

Dr Youseph Farah

Dr Talal Jaber

Waldorf Astoria, DIFC

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Mahmoud Hussain Law Firm seminar

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12:30 pm – 2:30 pm

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Registration and Panel discussion

Arbitration is constantly growing in the UAE and the MENA region. Despite its increased popularity and the adoption of the UAE Federal Arbitration Law, there remain areas for improvements. This event will address the current challenges of arbitration in the UAE and the changing dispute resolution landscape (including Federal Law No. 2021/6 on mediation of civil and commercial disputes and Decree No. 34 of 2021 concerning the DIAC). The panellists will also discuss recent key arbitration related decisions from both the onshore local courts and the DIFC Courts and share thoughts about the future of arbitration in the UAE.

Adv. Ali Al Zarooni – Managing Partner, Horizons & Co Areen Jayousi – Partner, Horizons & CoCharlotte Bijlani – Partner, Watson Farley & Williams Soraya Corm-Bakhos – Counsel, Watson Farley & Williams

Horizons & Co, 49th Floor, Burj Al Salam Tower, In person

To register for this event, please email [email protected]

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Horizons & Co and Watson Farley & Williams – Navigating the current challenges of arbitration in the UAE

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12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

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Question & Answer session with a panel of speakers

We invite you to join a lively rapid-fire Q&A session covering hot topics in disputes, crisis management and global projects. We will be asking our panel of expert speakers to share their insights on matters including the impacts of the Covid19- pandemic, insolvency and disputes in conflicts zones as well as tips for managing disputes involving interim measures, emergency arbitration, expedited procedures and investor-state questions. Audience participation (in-person and remote) will be involved and encouraged.

Freshfields and other counsel and experts

Hybrid event - in-person and virtual The Waldorf Astoria, DIFC (Berlin Meeting Room).

To register for this event, email [email protected] andspecify if attending in person or virtually.

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Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP– “Rush Hour - Questions & Answers: Disputes, Crises and Global Projects”

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12:30 pm – 2:00 pm

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Registration and panel discussion

This topical panel discussion will cover (i) what ESG is; (ii) ESG considerations when determining procedure in arbitral proceedings; (iii) how ESG-related disputes might come before arbitral tribunals; and (v) whether arbitration is well-suited to resolving ESG-related disputes.

Members of the Herbert Smith Freehills Dubai Arbitration team and a guest speaker.

The Monogram room, Four Seasons Hotel DIFC, hybrid format


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Herbert Smith Freehills LLP– The rising importance of ESG in international arbitration

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3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

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Panel discussion on 1) Judicial trends in arbitration2) Fairness / natural justice in Arbitration3) The use of technology and AI

Sam Karim QC, MCIArbProfessor Aymen Masadeh, MCIArbDr Talal Jaber

Virtual/Online

To register for this free event, please email [email protected]

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Kings Chambers and The British University in Dubai – Breakfast Seminar on Contemporary issues in Arbitration UAE

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5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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Networking drinks

Jumeirah Emirates Towers

To register for this free event please, please email your details to: [email protected]

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The Official Cocktail Reception for theDubai Arbitration Week “DAW”

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Sponsored byHosted by

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8:00 pm

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Dinner

In person - Royal China Restaurant, Gate District Building 4 Dubai International Financial Centre

To register for this event please email [email protected]

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Dubai Arbitration Lawyers Dining Society (DALDS) dinner

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MONDAY,15th NOVEMBER 2021

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7:45 am – 8:30 am

8:30 am – 10:00 am

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Registration and networking breakfast

Seminar: Family businesses, family offices and high-net worth individuals have specific needs when disputes arise: a ‘one-size fits all’ approach to private client dispute resolution does not work. This seminar will focus on family businesses, family offices and high-net worth individuals and will address why disputes arise and how to plan for when they do. It will also consider how the arbitral process can be tailored for families and private clients, what to do in cross-border disputes, and disputes where trusts, foundations and assets like real estate and art are involved.

Piers Master, Partner, Charles Russell Speechlys LLPDavid Russell QC, Outer Temple Chambers Peter Smith, Senior Associate, Charles Russell Speechlys LLP

Ritz Carlton, DIFC

To register for this event please email Ms Emma Marsden on [email protected]

Charles Russell Speechlys LLP– Arbitration for Family Offices, Family Business and HNWs

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Reed Smith Debate– Arbitration of Tomorrow: The changing landscape

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8:30 am – 10:00 am

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15th November - Breakfast Debate

As part of Dubai Arbitration Week, Reed Smith invites you to a lively breakfast debate on how arbitration can transform and adapt to address historical criticisms and the changing legal landscape. In this session, Reed Smith lawyers will be joined by in-house counsel sharing their views on how Arbitration of Tomorrow should look and what tomorrow’s Arbitration users are now seeking.

Sachin Kerur, Alison Eslick and Rhys Monahan

In person - Intersect by Lexus, DIFC

To register for this event, please contact Elyse Sargent [email protected]

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CIArb YMG Annual Conference– Arbitration in a Changing World

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Organiser Sponsered by Co-sponsors

09:00 am - 7:00 pm

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Full day conference, followed by a networking reception

Arbitration has often been ahead of the curve in adapting to the way the world changes. The global pandemic has once again showcased the flexibility and adaptability of arbitration amidst unprecedented changes. This interactive conference will discuss some of the pivotal changes in arbitration in the last decade, debate the use of technology in arbitration such as virtual hearings and social media and explore the future of arbitration in a changing world – be it technology, diversity or climate change. Please join us and the speakers in what promises to be a topical and enlightening discussion.

Programme will be made available shortly in the registration link below

Waldorf Astoria, DIFC, Dubai. In person event with a virtual option

To register for this event, please visit the website

Registration closes on 7 November 2021 for the in-person attendees

United Arab Emirates Branch

https://www.ciarb.org/events/ymg-annual-conference-arbitration-in-a-changing-world

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Scottish Arbitration Centre Lunchtime Seminar – The Impact of Emerging Technologies on International Arbitration: Cybersecurity, Blockchain and Smart Contracts, and Artificial Intelligence

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Organiser Sponsors

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

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Registration, panel discussion and buffet lunch

Blockchain technology presents challenges and opportunities for the practice of international arbitration. Smart contracts, based on blockchain technology, have the potential to reduce the scope for disputes arising out of a contract, and in some cases to obviate the possibility of a dispute. How can blockchain be used to enhance current arbitration processes? Can blockchain be used instead of arbitration by crowdsourcing justice? Will these new methods start to encroach on the traditional territory of the courts and arbitral tribunals? How might emerging technologies like quantum computing and artificial intelligence accelerate this process? How do we maintain cybersecurity and the integrity of the arbitration process in the post-Covid virtual age?

Andrew Mackenzie, CEO, Scottish Arbitration CentreBrandon Malone, Chairman of the Board, Scottish Arbitration Centre (moderator)Nesreen Osman, Ambassador, Scottish Arbitration CentreRobert Stephen, Ambassador, Scottish Arbitration CentreAndrew Mackenzie, Ambassador, Scottish Arbitration Centre

Capital Club, Gate Village, Building 3, In person

To register for this event please email [email protected]

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XXIV Old Buildings in partnership with Bird & Bird seminar– The DIFC Courts’ current and future role in relation to the supervision of / assistance to arbitration

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4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

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1.The ability of the DIFC Courts to grant freezing orders in support of foreign(i.e. non DIFC) arbitrations. This remains an open question under DIFC law and may be influenced by the recent UKPC decision in Broad Idea International Ltdv Convoy Collateral Ltd (British Virgin Island) [2021] UKPC 24.

2.The ability of the DIFC Courts to grant anti-suit injunctions in respect of proceedings in other UAE courts brought in breach of an arbitration agreement (there seems to be a divided approach among current DIFC judges).

3.Onshore proceedings that can be used to support or undermine arbitration.

4.The effects of the abolition of the DIFC-LCIA on the DIFC Courts’ supervisory jurisdiction.

5.Update on enforcement of awards (and judgments) in light of recent JJC jurisprudence.

Bird & Bird (MEA) LLP, Level 14, Burj Daman, DIFC, in person, virtual or hybrid)

To register for this free event please email [email protected]

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Gibson Dunn– The art of converting an award to cash - enforcement seminar and networking reception


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6:00 pm – 6:15 pm

6:15 pm – 6:45 pm

6:45 pm – 8:00 pm

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Registration and welcome drinks

Presentation – Enforcement: the art of converting an award to cash

Networking drinks

Graham Lovett

Nooree Moola

Michael Stewart

The Arts Club - DIFC

Places are strictly limited. To register for this free event, please register at your earliest convenience with your first name, last name, job title and company name, by email to [email protected]

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Society of Construction Law (Gulf) Committee– Contentious Construction: The SCL (Gulf) Debates!


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6:00 pm – 6:30 pm

6:30 pm – 7:45 pm

7:45 pm onwards

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Registration

Panel discussion and debate

Networking

This event will involve two lively debates – which are intended to be both informative and fun.

The debate topics are:

This house believes … - notice and claims provisions in standard form contracts are not fit for purpose - the involvement of lawyers with construction claims promotes disputes

The audience will be asked to vote on which team takes home the victor’s spoils (bragging rights).

To be announced

Origami Room, VOCO Hotel, Sheikh Zayed Road

To register for this event, Through the SCL (Gulf) website

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14 - 18 November 2021

FTI Consulting– Dubai Arbitration Week Quiz 2021


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7:00 pm – 7:30 pm

7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

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Registration

Quiz begins

FTI host a night of entertainment and quizzing to provide Dubai’s international arbitration community the opportunity to satisfy its considerable competitive instincts. Fully-formed teams and individual participants are welcome. Please register at your earliest convenience, as numbers are limited.

In person at Buffalo Wings and Rings, Liberty House, Dubai International Financial Centre (also accessible from Gate Avenue DIFC)

To register for this event, RSVPs with your company name and team member names to Sunil Mashari, Head of Marketing at FTI Consulting. [email protected]

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TUESDAY,16th NOVEMBER 2021

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Ince Breakfast Seminar– Pot luck: A collective wish list for the new DIAC rules


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9:00 am – 9:30 am

9:30 am – 10:30 am

10:30 am – 11:00 am

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Registration and networking breakfast

Panel discussion

Networking

An open discussion on our ideas of what we would expect to be included in the new DIAC rules. The discussion will be between Ince partners, which will be opened to the audience. The responses will be collected and submitted to DIAC as a market wish list.

Rabih Tabbara, Natalie Jensen, Faris Shehabi and Monika Humphreys-Davies.

The Capital club, Amal’s Café, 5th Floor, Gate Village, Building 3, DIFCIn-person/Virtual

To register for this free event please email [email protected]

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Al Tamimi & Company – Regional Perspectives: Recent Developments in MENA & East Africa


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9:00 am – 9:30 am

9:30 am – 11:00 am

Registration and breakfast

Presentation / Panel discussion

This event will provide a comparative overview of recent developments in international arbitration in the Middle East, North Africa, and East Africa, including a discussion of diverse approaches to new national arbitration laws, enforcement of arbitral awards, and other key developments.

Al Tamimi & Company (Central Parks Towers), Hybrid

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Clyde & Co LLP – Arbitration in the Middle-East, what comes next?


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9:00am – 11:00am Breakfast session

The abolishment of the DIFC-LCIA Arbitration Centre, what it means for existing contracts, and solutions going forward.

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Four Seasons DIFC, In-person event

To register for this event, please email [email protected] seats available, to be confirmed subject to the venue’s capacity

- Christian Alberti, Chief of ADR, Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration- Nassif BouMalhab, Lead Partner, Middle East Arbitration Group, Clyde & Co- Linda Fitz-Alan, Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, Abu Dhabi Global Market Courts - Ahmed Saleh Alechlah, Director, Sharjah International Commercial Arbitration Centre TAHKEEM - Robert Stephen, Registrar, DIFC-LCIA Arbitration Centre

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Asian Institute of Alternate Dispute Resolution (AIADR) Webinar – Blending A.I. into the scene of ADR


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10:00 am – 10:05 am

10:05 am – 11:55 am

11:55 am – 12:00 pm

12:00 pm – 12:15 pm

(Flexible)

Welcome remarks by AIADR Representative

Panel discussion – Blending A.I. into the scene of ADR

Closing remarks

Networking session with the moderator and speakers (not compulsory)

AIADR Representatives (2 nos)

Zoom webinar

Registration Link:

The proposed event is dedicated to graduates, legal practitioners, ADR professionals and technology personnel who are keen to explore possible opportunities in the field of alternative dispute resolution(“ADR”). The core objective is to provide concrete insights and potential anticipation that one should be ready to receive and embrace on the futuristic technology era.

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14 - 18 November 2021TUESDAY,16th NOVEMBER 2021

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10:00 am – 11:30 am Registration and Panel discussion

Intersect by Lexus – DIFC, In person


- The ICC «EA» Procedure: Threshold issues and applied standards- The Interplay with State Courts: The Issue of Concurrent Jurisdiction- The Enforceability of the Emergency Arbitrator’s Order

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- Stephan Adell, Partner, Squire Patton Boggs - Dubai- Ali Al Hashimi, Managing Partner, Global Advocates - Dubai, Member of the ICC Court of International Arbitration- Mark Demitry, Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration, MENA Office - Abu Dhabi - Moderator: Dania Fahs, Regional Director, ICC Arbitration &ADR, International Court of Arbitration, MENA Office- Abu Dhabi- Closing Remarks: Tom Wilson, Partner, Squire Patton Boggs- Dubai

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ICC (hosted by Squire Patton Boggs)– The ICC Emergency Arbitrator Procedure: A Lay of the land

Supporter Sponsor

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12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Registration and Panel discussion

Al Tamimi & Company (Central Parks Towers), Hybrid

The new Dubai and the law governing the arbitration agreement – Quo vadis? After London and Paris, the timely debate regarding the law governing the arbitration agreement lands in Dubai. Join us for a discussion on the convoluted facets of the law governing the arbitration agreement, the reason for which such an often shunned law is important through a comparative review of recent court decisions by foreign supervisory courts and how does Decree no. 34 of 2021 deal with arbitration agreements.

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Dr Hassan Arab, Regional Head of Dispute Resolution, Al Tamimi & Company, Delos Board of Advisors Member

Opening Remarks

Michael Black QC, XXIV Old BuildingsSara K. Aranjo, Partner, Al Tamimi & Company, Delos Guide to Arbitration Places (GAP) EditorNicholas Tse, Alem & AssociatesHafez Virjee, President, Delos Dispute Resolution

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Delos Dispute Resolution (with the support ofAl Tamimi & Company and XXIV Old Buildings)– The New Dubai and the Law Governing the Arbitration Agreement – W Halla' la Wayn?

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12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

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Lunch and networking

The Palace Downtown Dubai Hotel, Royale Ball Room, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd, hybrid, in person with virtual stream

The event forms part of Pinsent Masons’ EMEA briefing series, where specialists across the firm’s European, Middle East and Africa offices discuss and compare key concepts relevant to disputes in the infrastructure and energy sectors. This special edition will focus on international arbitration as part of Dubai Arbitration Week and will be delivered in person in Dubai and virtually from London and Johannesburg. Topics will include:- Contracting with state entities: How to protect your investment;- Adapting your arbitration agreement to meet your needs whilst complying with greener arbitration protocols; and- The permissibility of Third-Party Funding across key jurisdictions.

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Akshai Fofaria, Partner, LondonPamela McDonald, Partner, DohaMark Raymont, Partner, DubaiJason Smit, Partner, Johannesburg

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Pinsent Masons – Keeping your arbitration lean and green whilst safeguarding your investments

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2:00 pm – 2:10 pm

2:10 pm – 2:25 pm

2:25 pm – 3:15 pm

3:15 pm – 3:30 pm

3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Registration and Reception

Welcome address

Introductory Note

Panel discussion: Power accumulation: A step forward into stronger ADR

landscaping in Dubai and the region.

Break

Panel discussion: So, you got to let me know, civil law or common law? – choosing between Dubai and DIFC as a seat in view of enforcing and setting aside arbitral awards

The Address Fountain Views - Level 12 - Ballroom

To register for free in this event, please e-mail your details to: [email protected]

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Dr Asma Al Rasheed - Partner, Al Rasheed & Partners

4:30 pm – 5:00 pm Closing Remarks & networking

Moderator

Dr Nayla Obeid – Founding Partner - Obeid & Partners Moderator

Ali Al Zarooni - Founder and Chairman - Horizons & CoGraham Lovett – Partner, Gibson, Dunn & Curtcher LLPRupert Reed QC – Serle CourtSally Kotb – Counsel – Baker & Mackenzie Habib Al Mulla

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Judge Jamal Hussein Al Sumaiti – Judge, Dubai CourtsH.E Justice Shamlan Al Sawalehi - Court of Appeal Judge & Judge in charge of Arbitration DivisionAlain Farhad - Partner, Head of International Arbitration, Dubai - Mayer BrownSara Koleilat-Aranjo – Partner, Al Tamimi & Company

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Dubai International Arbitration Centre – MEGASTRUCTURES Dubai: DIAC 2.0

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4:20 pm – 5:20 pm

5:20 pm – 5:30 pm

Fireside chat with SIAC Court President Lucy Reed

Panel discussion

Q & A

Registration Link:

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Virtual, Zoom Webinar

Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC)– Arbitration at SIAC: The Inside Track

Ms Lucy Reed, President, SIAC Court of Arbitration; Independent Arbitrator, Arbitration Chambers (New York)Mr Joseph Chedrawe, Partner, Vinson & Elkins LLPMs Pauline Low, Counsel, SIACMr Kevin Nash, Deputy Registrar & Centre Director, SIACMs Lim Shi Jean, Counsel, SIACMr Kendista Wantah, Counsel, SIAC

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Networking event for arbitrators, counsel, and experts

Numbers will be restricted, For registration, please email [email protected]

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Salotto Lounge at Roberto’s DIFC, In person

Shearman & Sterling Dispute Resolution Seminar – DAW 2021– Cocktail reception hosted by Shearman & Sterling

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ICC YAF Panel (hosted by Freshfields) – Behind the Screens: Virtual Hearings and Due Process Paranoia

Panel 1: Is there a right to a physical hearing in international arbitration?Panel 2: Practical steps to ensure due process during virtual hearings.

The COVID19- pandemic has prompted a significant increase in digitalisation in international arbitration, particularly the reliance on virtual hearings. With no clear end in sight of pandemic-related measures, virtual hearings continue to offer a practical alternative to physical hearings. However, virtual hearings have been at the centre of heated debates and challenges over potential violations of due process. Separately, many arbitration practitioners advocate in favour of virtual hearings as an efficient and cost-effective solution regardless of travel and sanitary restrictions.

The purpose of this event is to address:- Whether arbitration regimes and procedural rules recognise a right to a physical hearing,- The ability of arbitral tribunals to order remote hearings, including against the wish of one or both parties,- Are virtual hearings here to stay, and- Practical tips to ensure due process during virtual hearings.

- Opening Remarks: Amr Omran, ICC YAF Representative; Senior Associate,

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP, Dubai

- Alia Al Mulla, Associate, Baker McKenzie Habib Al Mulla, Dubai

- Maria Andraos, Associate, Clyde & Co LLP, Dubai

- Seema Bono, Senior Associate, Pinsent Masons LLP, Dubai

- Shannon O’Neill, Associate, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP, Dubai

- Sadaff Habib, Associate, Beale & Co, Dubai

- Karim Marie, Senior Associate, White & Case LLP, London

- Dara Sahab, Associate, Squire Patton Boggs LLP, Dubai

- Fakhruddin Valika, Deputy Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration,

MENA Office, Abu Dhabi

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ICC YAF Panel (hosted by Freshfields) – Behind the Screens: Virtual Hearings and Due Process Paranoia

The Capital Club DIFC (‘The Other Story’ terrace, 4th Floor), In person

To register for this event, email: [email protected]

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Dania Fahs, Regional Director, Arbitration & ADR, ICC International Court of Arbitration, MENA Office, Abu Dhabi

Closing Remarks

Organiser Supporter Sponsor

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WEDNESDAY,17th NOVEMBER 2021

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Galadari Advocates & Legal Consultants and White & Case – UAE Arbitration Trends: Agreeing Arbitration and Interim Measures.


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8:30 am – 9:00

9:00 am – 9:45 am

9:45 am – 10:00 am

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Seminar

Q & A

White & Case and Galadari will be holding a joint panel discussion where they will cover recent trends in UAE arbitrations. The panellists will consider the recent treatment of arbitration agreements by the UAE Courts and procedures and practical considerations for seeking interim measures, with a focus on Bond calls.

Breakfast Seminar at the Waldorf Astoria, DIFC

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GAR Live Dubai 2021

All times are in Gulf Standard Time (UTC 04:00+)


9:00 am – 9:30 am

9:30 am – 9:40 am

9:40 am – 10:10 am

10:10 am – 11:10 am

Welcome and registration

Chair’s opening remarks Kim Rosenberg, Partner, Freshfields Bruckhaus DeringerMohamed Aabdel Wahab, Founding Partner, Head of International Arbitration, Zulficar & Partners

Keynote addressH.E Justice Shamlan Al Sawalehi, Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)

Year in Review All the most important developments in the MENA Region that you need to know about

Topics expected to include: • Are arbitration agreements still treated as an ‘exception’?• Arbitrability of the subject matter of the dispute • Issues of consent and joinder of third parties • Document production trends• Counsel obligations and ethics • Setting aside of arbitral awards • Enforcement of arbitral awards

Fatima Balfaqeeh, Founder, Managing Director, RKAH

Christian Alberti, Chief of ADR & General Counsel, Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration Hani Al Naddaf, Partner, Head of Qatar Litigation, Al Tamimi & Company Lojayne Shaheen, Counsel, Zulficar & PartnersEleni Polycarpou, Partner, Withers

The influence of shariah principals on international arbitration As arbitration’s popularity continues to grow in the MENA region, this session will examine the influence that shariah concepts and principles could have on international arbitration in the region. Bringing together leading experts, this session will discuss the realities of successfully applying shariah principles by arbitral tribunals.

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11:10 am – 11:40 am

12:40 pm – 1:40 pm

Coffee Break

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12:40 pm – 1:40 pm The panel are expected to discuss:

• The background to shariah law and its different schools;

• The relevance of shariah in different jurisdictions, particularly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia versus jurisdictions with a written Civil Code, recognising that KSA will have a Civil Code shortly;

• The impact of shariah law on common issues of dispute – for example, the right to a specific cause of action, application of good faith obligation, force majeure/hardship, impact of time bar notice provisions, abuse of rights, estoppel, enforceability of interest provisions, other issues of public policy such as gharar, etc.

State entities in arbitration As states increasingly become involved in contracts with arbitration clauses, this session looks to identify the requirements that state entities have when they are parties in proceedings. What do states really need when included in an arbitration? Can standard arbitration keep up with the unique demands that come with a dispute that involves a government or state entity? What hurdles can you expect when doing business and engaging in arbitral proceedings?

Topics the panel are expected to discuss include: • What is a state entity anyway? What qualifies as a state entity in the MENA region?• Administrative contracts – what are they, what are their implications on contracts and the rights of counterparties, how are administrative contracts treated / what legislation exists under the different jurisdictions in the Middle East?

•Administrative decrees – what are they and how should tribunals deal with administrative decrees rendered in the context of contracts or otherwise? Are there any issues of jurisdiction, admissibility, etc?

Ahmed Barakat, Managing Partner, ASAR – Al Ruwayeh & PartnersMahmoud Hussein, Founding Partner, Mahmood Hussein Law Firm Martin Lau, Essex Court ChambersKarim El Chazli, Swiss Institute of Comparative Law

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Panel

1:40 pm – 2:40 pm

2:40 pm – 3:40 pm

Networking lunch

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Moderator

3:10 pm – 3:40 pm

3:40 pm – 4:40 pm

Moderator

Panel

4:40 pm – 5:10 pm

5:10 pm – 6:10 pm

Graham Lovett, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher

Programme

Meriam Nazih Al-Rashid, Partner, Global Co-Chair of International Arbitration, Co-Head of Latin America Arbitration, Eversheds SutherlandJames Willn

Coffee break

The enduring Covid19- claim and post-crisis arbitration The pandemic has wreaked havoc on supply chains and ongoing contracts – particularly in the construction sector. As economies open up after more than a year of Covid19- restrictions, we may see different types of business issues arise. What do we see for the arbitration landscape moving forward given the pandemic?

The panel are expected to cover: •Covid19- claims in construction disputes – are they succeeding and if not / so, why? •Valuing the impact of Covid19- on a contractual bargain – tip and traps •Given everyone has been impacted by Covid19- in some way, can tribunals really be neutral considering Covid19- related claims? •What types of disputes (and hence arbitration) do we see on the horizon as result of economies opening up?

Michael Tonkin, HKA

Celine Abi Habib Kanakri, Partner, Kennedys Law John Fletcher, Senior Director, KrollAmir Ghaffari, Partner, Vinson & ElkinsNesreen Osman, Partner, Pinsent MasonsAndrew Roberts, Investment Manager, Augusta Ventures

Coffee break

The GAR Live DebateIn Oxford Union style, we will hear teams of debaters argue in favour of, or against, a motion. A panel of judges will then voice opinions on what has been heard, before choosing which side to support and giving reasons for their decisions.Motion: ‘This house believes it is time for page limits to be introduced for written submissions, just as we have chess-clocks in oral hearings.’

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Panel

6:10 pm – 6:20 pm

6:20 pm onwards

Venue and Format

Registration

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Michael Black QC, XXIV Old Buildings

Marion Smith QC, 39 Essex ChambersSami Tannous, Partner, Freshfields Bruckhaus DeringerTim Taylor QC, Managing Partner, King & Wood MallesonsDominic Varley, Executive Director, Dubai Holding

Chairs’ closing remarksKim Rosenberg, Partner, Freshfields Bruckhaus DeringerMohamed Abdel Wahab, Founding Partner, Head of International Arbitration, Zulficar & Partners

All delegates are invited to attend a drinks reception

Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre; In person

For registration, please

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9:00 am – 11:00 am

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Horizons & Co and 39 Essex Chambers present a seminar discussing the issue of interim remedies within the UAE. Combining expertise in the local Dubai Courts, the DIFC Courts, and across numerous arbitral institutions, our panellists will discuss the different remedies available in these different forums, with a focus on strategies for pursuing civil fraud claims as well as consideration of the possible consequences of Decree No. 34 of 2021.

Adv. Ali Al Zarooni – Managing Partner, Horizons & Co Alexander Burrell – Barrister, 39 Essex ChambersAreen Jayousi – Partner, Horizons & Co



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Horizons & Co and 39 Essex Chambers – Interim Remedies Workshop: Options in the Dubai Courts, DIFC Court, and arbitration - strategies for pursuing civil fraud, potential effects of Decree No. 34 of 2021 and beyond.

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Cesar Pereira FCIArb (Chair, CIArb Brazil Branch) Iryna Akulenka FCIAb (Chair, CIArb UAE Branch)

Dr Habib Al Mulla (Baker Mckenzie Habib Al Mulla)

Frederico Singarajah FCIArb (Gatehouse Chambers, London)Luiza Kömel FCIArb (Deputy Secretary General, CAM-CCBC – São Paulo)Napoleão Casado Filho FCIArb (Clasen, Caribé & Casado Filho, São Paulo) Marianella Ventura (Secretary General, CCL – Lima)Macarena Letelier Velasco (Secretary General, CAM Santiago – Santiago)Joaquim Muniz FCIArb (Trench, Rossi, Watanabe – Rio de Janeiro)Andrew Mackenzie (Baker McKenzie Habib Al Mulla)Cesar Pereira FCIArb (Justen, Pereira, Oliveira & Talamini – São Paulo)

Iryna Akulenka FCIAb (HKA, Dubai)

The Capital Club (The Grill, 4th Floor), In person

To register for this event, please email: [email protected]


1:00 pm – 2:45 pm

Welcome remarks

Keynote Speaker

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Moderator

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Live Streaming

Registration

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Baker Mckenzie Habib Al Mulla– International Arbitration Practice in South America: A Joint Program by CIArb Brazil Branch and CIArb UAE Branch

Brazil Branch United Arab Emirates Branch

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Horizons & Co and Addleshaw Goddard Managing Complex Disputes in Distressed Debt Situations

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On behalf of Horizons & Co and Addleshaw Goddard, we are delighted to invite you to our breakfast seminar during Dubai Arbitration Week. Among the key topics we will discuss are managing litigation and arbitration proceedings in distressed debt situations, including parallel proceedings and stay requests, practical tips on dealing with restructuring and bankruptcy petitions, and the local court procedure for restructuring/insolvency, applicable appeal rights and civil/criminal liability.

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Registration

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Adv. Ali Al Zarooni – Managing Partner, Horizons & Co Robin Hickman – Partner, Addleshaw Goddard Areen Jayousi – Partner, Horizons & Co Shane Jury – Partner, Addleshaw Goddard

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ArbitralWomen Event Dubai and MENA Stories: Career Pivots, Opportunities and Challenges in International Arbitration

ProgrammeTime 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Hybrid event – in-person and virtual. Venue and log-in details TBC.

To register for this event, please

In recent years, we have seen much change in the field of international arbitration, including many professionals in the field choosing to pivot to a different role. Such changes have continued to occur despite the challenges brought about by the Covid19- pandemic which had undoubtedly had a visible impact on the field.As a testament to the exceptional opportunities the MENA region and Dubai, in particular, have to offer, ArbitralWomen will present an afternoon panel discussion among members of the international arbitration and dispute resolution field who will share stories, in a candid manner, about their own professional trajectories and reflect on career transitions they have observed in the field, illustrating adaptability and resilience.The panel discussion will be followed by a Q&A session and a networking reception.

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Sara K. Aranjo, ArbitralWomen MENA Lead Director, Partner at Al Tamimi & Company

Linda Fitz-Allan, Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, Abu Dhabi Global Market Courts

Dr Affef Ben Mansour – ABM Avocat Paris, ArbitralWomen DirectorSari Maddah – Legal Counsel, Dubai Healthcare City AuthorityLindy Patterson, QC – 39 Essex ChambersRana Shashaa – Partner, Deloitte Middle EastRobert Stephen – Registrar, DIFC-LCIA Arbitration Centre

Opening Remarks

Keynote Speech

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CIArbThe rising momentum in Technology, Sports and Maritime disputes - will construction disputes remain the mainstream?

Programme

4:30 pm – 8:00 pm

6:00 pm onwards

Welcome and Panel discussion


4:00 pm Registration opens

Registration

Ritz Carlton, DIFC, hybrid (in person and online) Venue and format

- Welcome and Introduction - Iryna Akulenka FCIArb, Chair of the CIArb UAE Branch and Senior Consultant, - HKA Keynote: Ann Ryan Robertson, President of the CIArb and International Partner, Locke Lord LLP, Houston - Panel discussion - Q&A- Closing remarks

• Networking Reception (in person)

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- Ian Dalley: Managing Partner, Dentons & Co, UAE- Nasser Ali Khasawneh, Partner, Head of Technology, Media and Telecoms Sector, Chairman – Middle East, Eversheds Sutherland, UAE- Amr Omran, Senior Associate, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP, UAE- Natalie Jensen, Partner, Ince, UAE- Moderator: Dr Zeina Obeid FCIArb, Partner, Obeid & Partners, UAE

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Norton Rose Fulbright seminar - Shake the RoomArbitration in a changing world , followed by cocktail reception

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5:00 pm- 6:00 pm Registration and panel discussion

Intersect by Lexus, Gate Village 7, DIFC, In personVenue and format

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cocktail reception

Join us for a unique evening to discuss exciting and engaging issues and topics directly relevant to the state of arbitration in 2021. Each topic in our session will be hosted by a senior member of the Norton Rose Fulbright disputes team, who will facilitate the discussion and guide the group through current opportunities and issues faced by the arbitration community.

Topics include achieving green arbitrations, the importance of preparing witnesses, assembling the right team for your arbitration, good faith in the UAE, and managing arbitrations effectively.

Our session will be followed by a cocktail and canapé reception.

Outline programme

This event is free to attend. Please direct all event queries to [email protected] or [email protected] note that registration numbers are limited for this event and will be closed once registrations exceed the venue capacity.

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Sixth Annual Law Rocks! Dubai

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Six bands competing this year in aid of the Al Jalila Foundation

Lucky Voice Grand Millennium Hotel Barsha Heights, In-person

To register for this event please visit Law Rocks! website

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Registration

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7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

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Horizons & Co and CMS– Construction Disputes: 10 Tips for Success


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9:00 am – 11:00 am

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Potential Speakers

"Top 10 tips on how to win a construction arbitration” is the not to miss event of Dubai Arbitration Week for anyone involved in construction arbitration in Dubai and beyond. The panel discussion will hear from lawyers, arbitrators and experts who will share their experience of the key factors that can lead to success when a construction dispute arises. The discussion will explore various topics such as avoiding arbitration in the first place to providing tips on how to gain leverage over an opponent in relation to issues such as the appointment of experts as well as tribunal composition. As the panel will be providing views from their different roles in an arbitration as well as across both civil and common law jurisdictions, there is little doubt that some useful tips will be gained for anyone attending who is involved in the avoidance and resolution of construction disputes.

Adv. Ali Al Zarooni – Managing Partner, Horizons & CoAdrian Bell - Partner, CMS John Boultwood - Quantum Expert, Boultwood & Associates Fiona Parkin QC – Arbitrator, Atkin ChambersGreg Sibbald – Partner, CMS

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Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration: SCCA Morning Symposium – 2021 Arbitration in, With, And Around Saudi Arabia

8:30 am – 9:00 am

9:00 am – 9:15 am

9:15 am – 9:45 am

9:45 am – 10:15 am

10:15 am – 10:45 am

10:45 am – 11:00 am


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Welcome Reception

Opening RemarksSCCA Highlights & Developments since Launch Dr. Hamed Merah (CEO, SCCA)

Session 1: Innovations in Saudi Arabia – Legislative & Judicial System Relevant Saudi Deputy Ministers discussing the recent developments and reforms of Saudi Arabia’s Legislative, Judicial, and ADR Prospective.

Speakers:• H.E. Mr. Abdullah Al-Solaimi (Deputy Minister for Laws & Int. Cooperation, Ministry of Justice, KSA)• H.E. Mr. Abdulaziz Al-Duhaim (Deputy Minister for Policies & Regulations, Ministry of Commerce, KSA)

Moderator:Dr. Hamed Merah (CEO, SCCA)

Networking Breakfast

SCCA Caselaw BriefingPresentation of trends and key findings in recent KSA caselaw. Mr. Christian P. Alberti (Chief of ADR & General Counsel, SCCA)

Coffee Break

Session 2: Arbitration in Saudi Arabia & the MENA Region – Perspectives from Leading Law Firms Leading law firms share their distinctive Arbitration experiences in Saudi Arabia and MENA region.

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Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration: SCCA Morning Symposium – 2021 Arbitration in, With, And Around Saudi Arabia

11:00 am – 12:15 pm

12:15 pm – 12:20 pm

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Programme

Speakers:(TBA)Moderator:Mr. James MacPherson (Special Counsel, SCCA)Q&A session

Ritz Carlton, DIFC, In person

To register for this event, please

Morning Symposium titled: (2021 Arbitration in, With, And Around Saudi Arabia), which will shed light on Saudi Arabia’s recent development & reforms in different aspects (Legislative, Judicial, and ADR) by senior governmental representation, along with launching the new SCCA Caselaw Report.

The event is held in partnership with six leading international law firms in the region including Clyde & Co., DLA Piper, Eversheds Sutherland, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, Herbert Smith Freehills and Reed Smith who will share their expertise and arbitration experiences in Saudi Arabia & MENA

Closing Remarks

Venue and format

Registration

Organiser Sponsors

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Obeid & Partners– Hot Topics in Construction Disputes in the MENA Region: Rethinking the Process from Dispute Prevention to Dispute Resolution


Programme

11:00 am – 12:00 pm(UAE Time)

Webinar

Outline programme

Bryan Dayton, Partner, Obeid & Partners, DubaiLara Hammoud, Senior Legal Counsel, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company Roula Harfouche, Partner, HKA, London Sami Tannous, Partner, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP, DubaiZiad Obeid, Managing Partner, Obeid & Partners (Moderator)

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New beginnings: This panel will explore new approaches to resolving construction disputes in the Middle East and beyond. Offering perspectives from leading arbitration professionals, presenting the approach of an arbitrator, external counsel, in-house counsel, and testifying expert, the panel will explore the use of third party expert determinations, investor-state claims, and novel contractadministration strategies to resolve disputes and secure clients' objectives. This webinar forms part of a series of events scheduled to take place at the occasionof the opening of Obeid & Partners’ Dubai office.

Webinar

For registration, please email [email protected]

Venue and format

Registration

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PWC Cross-examination training


1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

2:00 pm – 2:30 pm

2:30 pm – 2:35 pm

Programme

Registration and lunch

Welcome note [Mr Tony Abou-Mansour, PwC, Middle East Regional Deals Leader]PwC Forensic Services [Mr Tony Abou-Mansour, PwC, Middle East Regional Deals Leader]

PwC Forensic Services - Tips and guidance on preparing for cross-examination [Mr Sirshar Qureshi, PwC, Russia & CIS Dispute Advisory Centre of Excellence Leader and EMEA Forensic Leader; Mr Achraf Elzaim, PwC, Middle East Forensic Services Leader; Mr Abed Bazzi, PwC, Middle East Forensic Services Partner]Teams to move to breakout rooms for moot exercise

Cross-examination of Claimant’s expert by Respondent’s legal teamRe-examination of Claimant’s expert by Claimant’s legal teamComfort break / coffeeCross-examination of Respondent’s expert by Claimant’s legal teamRe-examination of Respondent’s expert by Claimant’s legal teamBreak to allow teams to finalise closing statementsClaimant’s legal team closing statementRespondent’s legal team closing statementIndividual team feedback and de-brief [PwC experts, Arbitral tribunal]Wrap-up and close [Mr Abed Bazzi, Mr Sirshar Qureshi]

This event will provide an opportunity for teams of advocates to cross-examine a quantum expert in a safe environment. Experienced tribunals comprising senior lawyers / arbitrators, practitioners as well as experts from PwC will provide feedback to the teams after each hearing.

2:35 pm – 3:15 pm3:15 pm – 3:25 pm3:25 pm – 3:35 pm3:35 pm – 4:15 pm4:15 pm – 4:25 pm4:25 pm – 4:40 pm4:40 pm – 4:50 pm4:50 pm – 5:00 pm5:00 pm – 5:45 pm5:45 pm – 6:00 pm

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PWC Cross-examination training


Speakers

Programme

Mr Sirshar Qureshi, PwC, Russia & CIS Dispute Advisory Centre of Excellence Leader and EMEA Forensic Leader; Mr Achraf Elzaim, PwC, Middle East Forensic Services Leader; Mr Abed Bazzi, PwC, Middle East Forensic Services Partner - PwC Experts

Venue and format

Registration

PwC offices, 6th Floor “Dubai Experience Centre”, Building 5, Emaar Square, Dubai & in person

For registration, please email [email protected]. Kindly note that places are limited. We will require from participating law firms to nominate one or two partners (to act as arbitrators) and two senior associates (to act as the cross-examination councils). for applying for the cross-examination training, please register at [email protected], kindly ensure that your email includes the following details for each participant from your end:Name:Position:Years of experience:Contact details (email and phone number)

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Al Tamimi & Company - The Launch of the MENA SubCommittee of the Campaign for Greener Arbitrations: Moving Towards Environmentally Sustainable Practices in the Region


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Organiser

5:00 pm – 5:15 pm

5:15 pm – 5:20 pm

Registration

Opening remarks: Antonia Birt, Partner, Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP (Co-Chair of the MENA Sub-Committee of the Campaign for Greener Arbitrations)

Panel discussion:Alex Bevan, Partner and Global International Arbitration Practice Group Leader, Shearman & Sterling LLP (Co-Chair of the MENA Sub-Committee of the Campaign for Greener Arbitrations) (Moderator)Alec Emmerson, Independent Arbitrator Fatima Balfaqeeh, Independent Arbitrator and Managing Director, RKAH Legal ConsultancySean D. Yates, General Counsel, China State Construction Engineering Corporation (Middle East) Khushboo Shahdadpuri, Senior Associate, Al Tamimi & CompanyAntonin Sobek, Counsel, DIFC-LCIA Arbitration Centre

Cocktail & Networking - Gate 32, Central Park Towers

5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Antonio Birt (Opening remarks)Essam Al Tamimi (Keynote address)Alex Bevan, Alec Emmerson, Fatima Balfaqeeh, Sean D. Yates, Khushboo Shahdapuri, Antonin Sobek (Panel discussion)

Al Tamimi & Company (Dubai Office), Hybrid (in person & virtual)

To register for this free event please complete the online form

Speakers

6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Venue and format

Registration https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/N-VTCR1OoSlWpXC9RmHB?domain=clientcomms.tamimi.com

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Mahmoud Hussain Law Firm

Horizons and Co and Watson Farley & Williams

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP

Herbert Smith Freehills LLP

Dubai Arbitration Week Cocktail Reception

Dubai Arbitration Lawyers Dining Society (DALDS)

Arbitrator Impartiality and Disclosure of Multiple appointments

Navigating the current challenges of arbitration in the UAE

Rush Hour – Questions & Answers: Disputes, Crises and Global Projects”.

The rising importance of ESG in international arbitrations

Cocktail Reception (standing) for the Dubai Arbitration Week “DAW”

8:30 am - 11:30 am

12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

5:00 pm - 7:30 pm

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Charles Russell Speechlys LLP

Reed Smith

Ciarb – YMG Annual Conference

Scottish Arbitration Centre Seminar

XXIV Old Buildings in partnership with Bird & Bird

Gibson Dunn

Arbitration for Family offices, Family business and HNWs

Reed Smith Debate – Arbitration of Tomorrow: The changing landscape

Arbitration in a changing world

The Impact of Emerging Technologies on International Arbitration: Cybersecurity, Blockchain and Smart Contracts, and Artificial Intelligence

The DIFC Courts’ current and future role in relation to the supervision of / assistance to arbitration

Gibson Dunn enforcement seminar and networking reception

7:45 am - 10:00 am

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Society of Construction Law (Gulf Committee)

FTI Consulting

Contentious Construction: The SCL (Gulf) Debates! This house believes …• notice and claims provisions in standard form contracts are not fit for purpose• the involvement of lawyers with construction claims promotes disputes

Dubai Arbitration Week Quiz 2021

4:00 pm - 7:30 pm

7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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Ince & Co

Al Tamimi and company

Clyde and Co

Asian Institute of Alternative Dispute Resolution (AIADR)

ICC (hosted by Squire Patton Boggs)

Delos Dispute Resolution (with the support of Al Tamimi & Company and XXIV Old Buildings)

Pinsent Masons

Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC)

Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC)

XXIV Old buildings in partnership with Bird & Bird

Shearman & Sterling

ICC YAF (hosted by Freshfields)

Ince Breakfast Seminar - Pot luck: A collective wish list for the new DIAC rules

Recent Developments in MENA & East Africa

Arbitration in the Middle-East, what comes next?

Blending A.I. into the scene of ADRsa

The ICC Emergency Arbitrator Procedure: A Lay of the land

The New Dubai and the Law Governing the Arbitration Agreement– W Halla' la Wayn?

The DIFC Courts’ current and future role in relation to the supervision of / assistance to arbitrationa

'DAW 2021 – Cocktail reception hosted by Shearman & Sterling

Behind the Screens: virtual Hearings and Due Process Paranoia

Keeping your arbitration lean and green whilst safeguarding your investments

Megastructure Dubai: DIAC 2.0

Arbitration at SIAC: The Inside Track

9:00 am - 11:00 am

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10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Galadari Advocates and Legal Consultants and White and Case

Kings Chambers and The British University

Horizons and Co and 39 Essex Chambers

Baker Mckenzie Habib Al Mulla

Horizons & Co and Addleshaw Goddard

ArbitralWomen

Norton Rose Fulbright LLP

CIArb

GAR Live Dubai 2021

Procedural pre-conditions / Practical issues in UAE Arbitration Law (exact title to be confirmed)

Breakfast Seminar on Contemporary issues in Arbitration UAE

Year in review / The influence of shariah principals on international arbitration / State entities in arbitration / The enduring Covid19- claim and post-crisis arbitration / The GAR Live Debate

Interim Remedies Workshop: Options in the Dubai Courts, DIFC Court, and arbitration - strategies for pursuing civil fraud, potential effects of Decree No. 34 of 2021 and beyond.

Dubai and MENA Stories: Career Pivots, Opportunities and Challenges in International Arbitration

The rising momentum in Technology, Sports and Maritime disputes - will construction disputes remain the mainstream?

Shake the Room – Arbitration in a changing world

Managing Complex Disputes In Distressed Debt Situations

International Arbitration Practice in South America:

a Joint Program by CIArb Brazil Branch and CIArb UAE Branch

8:30 am – 10:00 am

8:30 am – 10:30 am

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Horizons & Co and CMS

Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration

PWC

Al Tamimi & Company

Obeid & Partners

Construction Disputes: 10 Tips for Success

SCCA Morning Symposium: 2021 Arbitration In, with & around Saudi Arabia

Hot Topics in Construction Disputes in the MENA Region: Rethinking the Process from Dispute Prevention to Dispute Resolution

Cross-examination training

The Launch of the MENA Sub-Committee of the Campaign for Greener Arbitrations: Moving Towards Environmentally Sustainable Practices in the Regions

9:00 am - 11:00 am

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

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PROGRAMME AND EVENT INFORMATION

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