• A review of the year, exploring key developments, major court decisions and salient issues that are reshaping arbitral thinking
• A deeper dive into new proposed arbitration laws in the Middle East
• Implication of sanctions shifts and compliance risks shaping arbitral practice
• How is geopolitical neutrality shaping the representation of sanctioned entities?

• How are the various conflict fronts affecting the infrastructure, construction and energy sectors?
• The changing nature of disputes, including price caps, supply chain disruptions and project delays
• The role of states, state-owned entities and politically exposed counterparties in emerging claims
• How have force majeure, hardship, imprévision and other legal doctrines evolved since the covid-19 pandemic?

• The panel shares their experience of common challenges that can arise at the enforcement and execution stage.
• How do domestic, regional and international legal instruments govern enforcement?
• How can parties anticipate, manage and reduce enforcement risk from the outset?
• What are the practical do’s and don’ts for executing arbitral awards in the MENA region in comparison to other jurisdictions?

In this interactive session, panellists will present real-life arbitration scenarios. The audience will be invited to vote on how they would handle each situation. Panellists will then reveal the approach they took, the outcome, and the lessons from arbitral practice.