Litigating in the Middle East
9 Feb - 10 Feb 2025
Session information
Session four: The future of litigation in the Middle East
Monday 10 February (1545 - 1700)
Description
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
Session / Workshop Chair(s)
| Zeina Obeid | Obeid & Partners, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Co-Chair, Young Lawyers' Committee |
Speakers
| Walid Azzam | Hadef & Partners, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Regional Representative Middle East, Anti-Corruption Committee |
| Arno Janssens | Abu Dhabi International Arbitration Centre, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
| Roberto Lipari | Dentons, Rome, Italy |
| Sarah Malik | SOL International Ltd, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
| Vincent Slingerland | LexisNexis, Dubai, United Arab Emirates |