ICC YAAF: Navigating Arbitration in the Gulf
Join us for an exciting event which endeavours to bring together young arbitration practitioners from the Gulf and Asia to explore key opportunities and challenges in the region.
The panel discussions will address the important role of cultural awaressness in conducting arbitrations seated in the Gulf. Participants will get to learn how to effectively adapt their advocacy styles, whether oral or written, when addressing tribunals from different cultural and legal backgrounds. Experts will discuss real life experiences which would be helpful in navigating cultural nuances in advocacy. Experts will also provide insights for entering into and building visibility in a competitive Gulf market as a young arbitrator or counsel and also discuss about fostering cross-regional collaboration.
This event promises a vibrant exchange of ideas and knowledge, and invaluable networking opportunities for arbitration practitioners seeking to build a career in arbitration.
This event is part of series of ICC YAAF events, part I "ICC YAAF: Bridging Advocacy Cultures: India and The Gulf in Arbitration" took place in New Delhi, India on 26 April 2025.
Who should attend?
Lawyers specialised in dispute resolution or interested in arbitration, in-house counsel, academics, and students interested in arbitration.
DLA Piper, Dubai, POB 121662, Standard Chartered Tower - Downtown Dubai - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Meera Aldhaheri, Executive Assistant - meera.aldhaheri@iccwbo.org
09:00-09:30 Registration
09:30-09:35 Opening Remarks
- Sherif Akl, Director, Arbitration and ADR, Middle-East, ICC Dispute Resolution Services
09:35-10:35 Panel 1 - Cultural Considerations in Conducting Arbitrations in the Gulf and Asia Region
- Parnika Chaturvedi, Partner, Quinn Emanuel, Dubai
- Montek Mayal, Partner, Osborne Partners, New Delhi
- Alaa Mroueh, Associate, DLA Piper, Dubai
- Khushboo Shahdadpuri, Partner, Al Tamimi & Co., Dubai
Moderator:
- Amar Gupta, Joint Managing Partner, JSA Advocates & Solicitors, New Delhi; Member, ICC International Court of Arbitration
10:35-10:40 Presentation of AI platform - Lucio
- Anshul Butani, Head of Business Development, Lucio AI, New Delhi
10:40-10:50 Coffee Break
10:50-11:50 Panel 2 - Carving Your Path – Opportunities for Young Arbitration Practitioners in the Gulf and Asia
- Sherif Akl, Director, Arbitration and ADR, Middle-East, ICC Dispute Resolution Services, Abu Dhabi
- Dr. Shashwat Bajpai, Partner, DRSB Law Chambers, New Delhi
- Marcus Khoury, Head of Legal, Averda, Dubai
- Jayashree Parihar, ICC YAAF Representative for South Asia; Associate Partner, PSL Advocates & Solicitors, New Delhi
Moderator:
- Dr. Zeina Obeid, ICC YAAF Representative for Middle East; Partner, Obeid & Partners, Dubai
11:50-13:00 Networking and Lunch
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.
