ICC YAAF: Breaking Up is Hard to Do

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Join us for an ICC YAAF focused webinar exploring the legal, commercial, and strategic complexities surrounding contract termination and dispute resolution in the Middle East. The session will examine key issues arising from managing contractual risk, navigating termination rights and obligations, and developing effective arbitration strategies within the evolving Middle Eastern legal landscape.

Bringing together leading practitioners and industry experts, the discussion will provide practical insights into arbitration strategy, risk mitigation, and preserving commercial interests in the region, with particular focus on enforcement considerations, interim measures, and practical strategies for mitigating risk before, during, and after termination. Participants will gain real-world perspectives on navigating high-stakes disputes and achieving effective dispute resolution outcomes.

  1.  Explore the legal and practical issues arising from contract termination and associated risk allocation in the Middle East.
  2. Assess arbitration as a tool for resolving cross-border disputes and guiding strategic dispute management.
  3. Share practical insights on identifying dispute risks and enhancing the resilience of contractual arrangements in complex transactions.

 

This webinar is open to all those interested in contract termination, risk management, and arbitration strategy. It is also intended for arbitration practitioners, in-house counsel, lawyers, and dispute resolution professionals involved in cross-border transactions in the Middle East, as well as industry executives and decision-makers seeking practical insights into these areas.

This ICC YAAF webinar will offer a structured examination of the legal and practical challenges that arise when commercial relationships in the Middle East come to an end, particularly in uncertain circumstances. It will focus on how parties can effectively identify and manage contractual risks at the point of termination, with a focus on preserving rights while limiting exposure to disputes.

The webinar will explore arbitration as a key mechanism for resolving cross-border disputes, with emphasis on strategic decision-making throughout the dispute process, including tactical considerations and overall dispute approach. It will also consider how parties can effectively navigate procedural complexities to strengthen their overall dispute approach in high-value, cross-border transactions across the region.

Participants will gain practical, experience-based insights to help them better anticipate dispute risks and develop more resilient contractual frameworks. The speakers will explore how parties can balance legal strategy with commercial considerations in high-stakes termination scenarios, ensuring more effective decision-making in complex cross-border disputes.

 

Contact: Meera.ALDHAHERI@iccwbo.org

Online event - Webinar

13:00-13:05

Opening Remarks

  • Sherif Akl, Director, ICC Arbitration and ADR, Middle East, ICC Dispute Resolution Services, ICC MENA Office

13:05-13:50

Breaking Up is Hard to Do: Contract Termination, Risk, and Arbitration Strategy in the Middle East  

  • Dr. S. Mohammadali Abdollahi, ICC YAAF Regional Representative for Middle East; Managing Partner, Abdollahi & Associates, Tehran, Iran

 

Moderated by:

  • Salma Nasreldine, ICC YAAF Regional Representative for Middle East; Senior Associate, Shahid Law Firm, Cairo, Egypt
  • Haifa Al-Huwaidi, ICC YAAF Regional Representative for Middle East – Partner, Al-Huwaidi Legal Group, Kuwait City, Kuwait​​​​​​​

13:50-13:55

Q & A Session

13:55-14:00

Closing Remarks

At ICC, we believe that through training and mentorship, we can shape the next generation of leading international arbitration and ADR experts. Through the ICC Young Arbitration and ADR Forum (YAAF) network, we are able to better inform, connect, and inspire young professionals with interests in dispute resolution and dispute avoidance.

Throughout the world, ICC YAAF organises a number of educational and social events that allow young professionals to discover best practices, discuss topical issues, network, and create meaningful connections with experienced practitioners.

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Nadine Debbas Achkar
Judge, Supreme Court
Kingdom of Bahrain, Bahrain
Ahmed Ibrahim
Independent Arbitrator, Ibrahim ADR
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Akl
Sherif Akl
Director, Arbitration and ADR, Middle-East, ICC Dispute Resolution Services
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Haifa Al-Huwaidi
ICC YAAF Regional Representative for the Middle East; Partner, Al-Huwaidi Legal Group
Kuwait City, Kuwait
Dr. S. Mohammad Ali Abdollahi
ICC YAAF Representative for the Middle East
Managing Partner, Abdollahi & Associates
Tehran, Iran (Islamic Rep. of)
Salma Nasreldine
ICC YAAF Representative for the Middle East
Senior Associate , Shahid Law Firm
Cairo, Egypt
Organisers
Price
Free of charge