ICC YAAF: Leadership and the Vision for Arbitration in 2025 in the MENA Region

18:00 (GMT+04:00)
20:00 (GMT+04:00)
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
English

Join us for an engaging ICC YAAF Event exploring Leadership and Vision for Arbitration in 2025 in the MENA Region.

The panel discussion will feature leading arbitration practitioners who will delve into the evolving landscape of dispute resolution in the MENA region. The experts will explore emerging trends, recent developments, and the role of leadership in shaping the future of arbitration. The event will also address the challenges faced by young professionals in the region and offer guidance for building a successful career in arbitration.  


Objectives:
This ICC YAAF event is designed to provide participants with:

  1. Insightful Career Lessons: Gain practical knowledge and inspiration from distinguished arbitration professionals in the region.
  2. Regional Perspectives: Explore the evolution of arbitration in the Middle East through the lens of visionary leaders who have shaped the industry and have navigated its modern challenges.
  3. Interactive Format: Benefit from a thought provoking discussions, allowing for an in-depth and informal exchange of ideas, followed by a Q&A session to interact directly with the speakers.
  4. Professional Growth: Build understanding on how to establish and sustain a successful arbitration practice while overcoming challenges.

Who Should Attend:

  • Young Arbitration Practitioners: Those seeking inspiration and strategies to build their careers in arbitration.
  • Legal Professionals and Law Students: Individuals interested in understanding the trajectory of arbitration in the Middle East and the journey of becoming a regional leader in the field.
  • Arbitration Enthusiasts: Professionals eager to learn about the challenges and opportunities within the arbitration practice from diverse generational perspectives.
  • Regional and Global Practitioners: Anyone interested in comparative insights on arbitration practices and regional development.

Format:

  • Panel discussion with distinguished arbitration practitioners in MENA Region.
  • Q&A session to allow attendees to interact directly with the speakers.
  • Networking opportunities to connect with peers and industry leaders.

Cross-Promotion Opportunities:
Participants are encouraged to also attend related ICC YAAF events during the same period, including workshops and panels focused on regional arbitration challenges and emerging trends.

Venue: Ritz-Carlton, DIFC, Dubai

Meera Aldhaheri, Executive Assistant - meera.aldhaheri@iccwbo.org

18:00-18:05 Welcome Remarks

  • Zeina Obeid, ICC YAAF Representative for Middle East; Partner, Obeid & Partners, Dubai

18:05-19:30 Panel Session

19:30-19:50 Q&A Session with the Panelists

19:50-20:00 Closing Remarks

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

20:00-21:00 Cocktail reception

   Moderator: 

  • Mahmood Hussein, Founding Partner, M&CO Legal, Dubai
Antonia Birt
Partner, Reed Smith
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Karam Farah
Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration
Paris, France
Saad Hegazy
Partner, Resolve International
Doha, Qatar
Sally Kotb
Partner, Baker Mckenzie
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Faris Nasrallah
Head of Arbitration, Crescent Petroleum
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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Free of charge