Litigating in the Middle East
9 Feb - 10 Feb 2025
Session information
Session one: Navigating dispute resolution mechanisms – from litigation to ADR
Monday 10 February (1000 - 1130)
Description
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.