Events

Arbitration and enforcement in the Middle East: Commercial realities and emerging opportunities

November 10, 20258:30am GST

Summary

Burford Capital is pleased to invite you to a series of two panel discussions on “Arbitration and enforcement in the Middle East: Commercial realities and emerging opportunities” during Dubai Arbitration Week 2025.

This panel series of two panels brings together leaders from Quinn Emanuel, Secretariat, DIAC, HKA, HFW and others to explore the evolving landscape of arbitration and enforcement across Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East. From construction and shareholder disputes to cross-border recovery and funding, the discussion will focus on the commercial realities shaping dispute resolution in one of the world’s most dynamic regions.

Monday, 10 November

Registration, coffee and networking - 8:30am to 9:00am
Panel 1 - 9:00am to 9:50am
Coffee break - 9:50am to 10:10am
Panel 2 - 10:10am to 11:00am

Panel 1: Construction, capital and control: Navigating disputes across the wider Middle East

Nasser Alrubayyi (Quinn Emanuel), Antonia Birt (Reed Smith), Joe Durkin (Burford), Ian Greenhough (Secretariat), Haroon Niazi (HKA)

Panel 2: Disputes in the Middle East: How economic growth, expanding arbitration institutions, cross-border enforcement challenges and litigation funding are shaping the region’s arbitration landscape

Seema Bono (Pinsent Masons), Nick Braganza (HFW), Joe Durkin (Burford), James Fox (DWF) and Robert Stephen (DIAC)

We encourage you to RSVP at your earliest convenience to secure your place. We’d be delighted if you could join us.

This is an invitation-only event. For further information, please contact [email protected].

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