James Howells KC, Riaz Hussain KC and Rob Bryant will be attending Dubai Arbitration Week 2024, taking place between 11th and 15th November.
James and Riaz will be presenting at a number of events during the week, including:
12th November
10am: “AI in Construction Projects – Claims and Dispute Resolution.”
James Howells KC will speak in this panel session, hosted by MRP Advisory, alongside Marcus Antoine Khoury of ALEC Engineering and Contracting, Karim Serour of AL Ghurair, Adarsh Ramakrishnan and Gunjan Chhabra of MRP Advisory. The panel will address how AI-driven tools are transforming the industry by streamlining the resolution of complex legal and technical challenges.
See here for further information and to register.
4pm: “The Final Stretch: Mastering the Last Step to Project Completion.”
In this seminar, hosted by MASIN, James Howells KC will join a panel including Julian Bailey of Jones Day, Khushboo Shahdadpuri of Al Tamimi, Aybars Yagiz of GAMA Enerji, Mayank Thakur and Himanshu Batra of MASIN.
Register here.
13th November
3pm: “Tipping the scales: How to shape and influence the outcome of your arbitration proceedings using all the tools of the trade.”
In this seminar, jointly hosted by Atkin Chambers and Pinsent Masons, James will be speaking alongside Mark Raymont, Jed Savager, Rena Scott and Faisal Attia of Pinsent Masons. The panellists will offer their practical analysis of an effective dispute resolution process, from early case management techniques and selection of the most appropriate panel and experts, through to enforcing a final award.
See here for further information and to register.
14th November
8am: Limeslade’s Dubai Masterclass
Riaz Hussain KC will be discussing transformative topics like successful mega projects, risk management, and the rise of giga projects in the region, alongside Alex Studholme of Mantle Law and Katarina Sikorska of EDF Middle East. The one-day masterclass features world-leading experts in construction and law, who will be sharing insights and strategies for managing risks and avoiding costly disputes.
See here for further information and to register.
4pm: “The Power Games – Through the Lens of an Arbitrator”
In this discussion, hosted by Baker & O’Brien, Riaz Hussain KC will join a panel to discuss the shifting sands of the energy landscape and some of the unique features of these types of arbitrations, such as dealing with large volumes of evidence and complex technical, quantum and delay issues. Riaz will speak alongside Alain Farhad of Farhad Arbitration, Tim Rooney of Baker & O’Brien and Joanne Prior of Kroll.
See here for further information and to register.
Dubai Arbitration Week is an annual event connecting the UAE’s diverse and busy community of arbitration practitioners with the global arbitration community. You can view the full programme for the week here.
