Conference programme

Key topics:

1. Commercial courts in the Middle East: Onshore vs. offshore courts

Comparison of jurisdiction, procedural differences, and case suitability in the region's onshore and offshore courts.

2. Compulsory ADR: A growing trend?

The increasing importance of ADR in resolving commercial disputes and its efficiency.

3. The role of dispute boards in commercial disputes

Discussion on how dispute boards function and their rising role in international construction and commercial disputes.

Key topics:

1. Recognition and enforcement of foreign judgements in the GCC

Processes and challenges in enforcing foreign judgements.

2. Tracing and recovering assets in cross-border disputes

Legal tools and practical steps for international asset recovery.

3. Interim measures in support of domestic and international proceedings

Examining the effectiveness of freezing orders, injunctions, and other interim measures in international litigation.

4. The effect of sanctions on the above

Exploration of emerging trends in litigation across the Middle East, focusing on new jurisprudence and commercial litigation and UAE and KSA new evidence law.

Key topics:

1. Digital evidence in international litigation

Challenges of using digital evidence in cross-border cases, with a focus on admissibility and data privacy.

2. Litigation in the digital economy

Discussing litigation complexities involving e-commerce, fintech, and cryptocurrencies.

3. Litigation and artificial intelligence

Examining AI’s impact on litigation practices, from case management to predictive tools and ethical considerations.

4. The challenges faced by young litigators in the Middle East