The Organising Committee is pleased to announce that the 2023
edition of Dubai Arbitration Week will take place the week
beginning Monday, 13 November 2023, and ending Friday, 17
November 2023.
This year's program will reflect the vibrance and diversity of
the MEASA region's arbitration community and will include top
arbitrators in the world. It will be a place where you are given
the room to join the conversation and share your thoughts on how
international arbitration is changing.
Important Note: As you prepare for your upcoming event in the Dubai Arbitration week,
we would
like to draw your attention to contact your chosen venues to confirm whether you will need
any
necessary permits, to avoid any unforeseen issues during your event.
You can also check for the permits on the Dubai Economy and Tourism website.
Wishing you the very best with your event planning.
Guidelines for Dubai Arbitration Week 2024
Given the significant demand from participating law firms and institutions in 2023,
and feedback received regarding the number of events held, for the 2024 edition of
Dubai Arbitration Week, the Organising Committee has established the following
guidelines to assist with an orderly preparation for DAW 2024.
All participating firms and institutions are requested to abide by these guidelines.
Failure to do so may result in not being included on the official DAW 2024 schedule
Opening Ceremony
There will be an opening ceremony in the evening of Monday 11
November 2024 from 7pm onwards. All events taking place on that
day should end by 6pm
Number of events per firm/institution
Given the volume of demand, each firm or institution will be permitted to advertise
one event during DAW 2024. For the avoidance of doubt:
An event co-hosted with another firm or institution shall be treated as a
single event. Co-hosting will therefore not entitle firms or institutions to host
additional events.
Sponsorship of an event being held by a body or institution does not count
as a DAW event. By way of example, if firm X sponsors (e.g. through financial
support or providing a venue) an event organised by and advertised as
an event of an arbitral institution, firm X will be permitted to organise and
advertise its own event.
Young members groups of institutions shall be treated separately to the
institution and will therefore be able to host events in addition to the main
institution’s event.
Time Limit for Events and Slots
In order to maximise opportunities for participation and limit the number of overlapping
events, the maximum time limit per event is set at 2 hours according to the following slots:
Morning Slots
Slot 1
Slot 2
Lunch Slot
Slot 1
Afternoon Slots
Slot 1
Slot 2
Evening Slots
Slot 1
Slot 2
Requests by institutions to occupy more than one slot will be considered on a case by case
basis upon application to the Organising Committee.
n order to manage the schedule, there will be a maximum number of three
events per slot.
Venue for Events
Participating firms and institutions are responsible for organising events. You are welcome
to host an event at your own offices or at a different venue should you prefer. Historically,
the centre of gravity of DAW events has been in and around the Dubai International
Financial Centre (DIFC) and participating firms and institutions are encouraged to organise
events in the vicinity of the DIFC to facilitate participation.
Topics for Events
Participating firms and institutions are free to propose topics relating to commercial
or investment arbitration and ADR. The Organising Committee will generally not seek
to interfere in the proposed topics. However, the Organising Committee reserves the
right to propose changes in appropriate circumstances. For example, participating
firms and institutions should avoid politically or culturally sensitive topics and titles and
the Organising Committee reserves the right to request a particular topic or title to be
reconsidered if it is deemed to be politically or culturally sensitive.
Fee
For DAW 2024, the Organising Committee has determined that a fee shall be
charged for inclusion on the official schedule and the DAW website. The fee will be
used to fund DAW activities such as marketing and consulting costs and the opening
ceremony.
A fee will only be payable if a proposed event is accepted for inclusion on the official
schedule.
The fee payable shall be AED 3000 + VAT (as applicable).
The Organising Committee may waive the fee for non-profit/charitable organisations
and young members' organisations.
HKA is a leading global consultancy in project advisory, risk mitigation, dispute resolution, expert witness
and
litigation support services.
HKA brings a proud record of excellent service and high achievement to bear on today's challenges. As
trusted
independent consultants, experts and advisers, we help clients manage disputes, risk and uncertainty on
complex
contracts and challenging projects. Our advice is impartial, incisive and authoritative.
We work with government agencies, local authorities, contractors, legal firms, and other professional
service
providers, as well as owners and operators, financial institutions and insurers. HKA's global portfolio
includes
some of the world's largest and most prestigious commissions across a wide range of industries, including
aerospace and defence, buildings, energy and natural resources, environment and climate change, financial
services, healthcare and life sciences, industrial and manufacturing, marine and shipping, mining and
metals,
oil
and gas, power and utilities, real estate and tourism, sports and entertainment, technology, media and
telecomms
and transportation infrastructure.
HKA has in excess of 1,000 experts, consultants and advisors across 45+ offices in 17 countries with the
skills
and experience that are essential to get to the heart of even the most complex issues. Our people have vast
first-hand experience spanning all major industries and the world's most complex megaprojects, as well as an
international track record of achieving successful outcomes.
For more information about HKA, visit hka.com and connect with us on LinkedIn, X (formerly Twitter,
@HKAGlobal)
and Facebook.
Established in 1974, Kosheri, Rashed & Riad - Legal Consultants & Attorneys at Law (KRR), stands as a
pioneering
force
in the realm of arbitration law within the region. Kosheri, Rashed & Riad - Legal Consultants & Attorneys at
Law
(KRR)
stands as a beacon of excellence in the legal landscape, offering unparalleled expertise in arbitration,
corporate
law,
labour and employment, and dispute resolution. With a legacy of success spanning nearly five decades and a
commitment to
innovative solutions, KRR continues to redefine the standards of legal service delivery in Egypt and beyond.
Founded by three eminent figures in arbitration, Dr. Tarek Riad, the late Dr. Ahmed Kosheri, and the late
Dr.
Samia
Rashed, the firm has consistently advocated for arbitration as a preferred mechanism for dispute resolution,
steering
clients away from prolonged litigation processes.
Hage-Chahine Law Firm provides first-rate comprehensive legal services in Lebanon and the Middle East since
1976.
The firm is known for handling high-profile cases and solving complex legal issues by combining deep
academic
insights
with superior practical efficiency.
In 2019, the firm underwent restructuring with the aim of becoming one of the leading law firms in the
region.
We have adopted state of the art systems for the delivery of legal services and implemented a modern
business
model that
adheres to the highest international standards while still taking into account the specificities of the
Middle
East.
This new structure has allowed us to expand our practices and to service local and international clients by
relying on a
team of highly-skilled experts that have over 40 years of experience in corporate, real estate and
transactional
matters
as well as mediation, arbitration and litigation.
In addition to our main offices in Lebanon, the firm has established a strong presence in France, the United
Arab
Emirates, Kuwait and Qatar to provide strategic advice to domestic and international clients across multiple
jurisdictions.
With a unique approach and a superior team of lawyers, we offer strategic and effective representation for
individual
and corporate clients who operate in the Middle East and to international companies who do business in the
region.
Aikyam Law Offices is a law firm specializing in India-related matters. Derived from the Sanskrit word,
“Aikyam”
embodies the firm’s commitment to fostering cohesive, collaborative relationships with clients, colleagues,
and
co-counsels. This philosophy shapes Aikyam’s approach to advising on legal challenges, driving outcomes that
are
effective and harmonious. It also symbolizes our culture when working with our colleagues (internally) and
co-counsels
(externally).
With offices in Dubai and Delhi and a significant portion of its team based in India, Aikyam is
strategically positioned
to meet the complex legal needs of an international clientele (particularly those from the GCC) for their
India legal
matters. The firm consists of highly trained and experienced lawyers, all of whom are qualified in Indian
law. We focus
on corporate, commercial, aviation, and dispute resolution matters and often partner with international law
firms to
deliver bespoke legal services tailored to each client's unique requirements.
Aikyam’s corporate team regularly advises on India-related mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and a
variety of
matters, including exchange control laws, corporate law, employment and other similar issues. Our disputes
team
represents our clients in various forums, including international commercial arbitrations seated in India
and overseas,
domestic arbitrations, matters before statutory tribunals in India, high courts and the Supreme Court of
India.
Beyond legal services, Aikyam prioritizes building lasting client relationships. The firm’s dedication to
unity and
excellence ensures that clients receive premier legal representation and steadfast support, making client
satisfaction a
cornerstone of its philosophy.
Aikyam believes in giving back to the community that nurtures us. We pay it forward by supporting socially
impactful
causes and adopting environmentally friendly practices. A portion of our revenues is directly invested in
the education
of young girls in India, reflecting our commitment to creating positive change beyond the work we do.
Aikyam is proud to sponsor the Dubai Arbitration Week 2024. If you would like to meet with us while in
Dubai, please
reach out through our LinkedIn page.
Al Idarah Almubtakra LTD - (Innovative Management)
INNOVATIVE MANAGEMENT specializes in collaboratively achieving the
Contractor's and the Owner's Construction Business objectives.
Our expertise in construction & real estate development includes construction
Design-Build projects, public and private partnership projects, construction,
commercial management, value management, and dispute resolution (mediation and
arbitration).
Innovative Management LTD is a Saudi Arabian subsidiary of Innovative
Management International, a UK-based firm that provides innovative delivery of
construction and real estate development success.
Innovative Management believes that its clients' risks are its risks. We manage our
clients' risks through innovative business, commercial, and claims management
services.
Our Construction Experts, Expert Witnesses, International Construction Lawyers,
Business Management Experts, UK Chartered Quantity Surveyors, Charted Cost
Planners, UK Chartered Arbitrators, Construction Claims Experts, and Chartered
Construction Managers deliver innovative services to our clients.
We have dual-qualified teams with extensive experience in construction
management, contracts, and claims management and who have achieved hundreds
of mega projects worldwide.
What do we deliver?
Innovative Expert Witness and Management of Construction Claims and Dispute
Resolution.
Innovative Business Planning and Commercial Management.
Innovative Management of Construction and Real Estate Development.
AI and Digital Transformation ADR and Development Management.
Practice Areas
Management of Construction Claims and Dispute Resolution
Dispute Avoidance.
Claims Management
Change Management
Expert Witness and Cross-Examination
Arbitration Advisory Services.
Litigation Proceeding Support.
Construction & Real Estate Management
Commercial Management Services
Contracts Management.
Value Management and Planning.
Risk Management.
Procurement Management.
Projects and Organizations Governance.
Collaborative Construction Management.
Close-Out /O&M.
Facility Management.
Business Planning and Management Services
Company Formation.
Strategic Planning of PPP, Construction, and Real Estate Partnership
Business Pipelines Development.
Commercial Proposals Preparation.
Technical Proposals Preparation.
Pre-award Management.
Post Award Management.
AI and Digital Transformation Supporting Solutions
Automated Document Management
BIM for Change and Dispute Management.
Automated Q.s.
Automated Progress Reporting.
Digital Transformation.
Integrated Facility Management
Our sister companies
Arrow International Legal Consultancy - UAE
Innovative Project Management and Engineering Consultancy - UAE
Innovative Business Consultancy - UAE
Sustainable Management for Development LTD - KSA
Sustainable Management for Development LTD - EGYPT
Having worked all over the world to solve complex forensic issues for our multinational clients, we are
internationally
recognized as specialists in multi-jurisdictional investigations. We pride ourselves on bringing a high
level of
confidence to clients facing serious issues by providing clear, robust, and candid advice that is trusted by
clients,
regulators, courts, and enforcement agencies.
We frequently work at the direction of counsel on global matters including complex multi-year
investigations,
collecting
data from numerous accounting and electronic sources, analyzing complex transactions and advising clients in
response to
regulatory inquiries and monitorships.
Regulators we have dealt with include the US Department of Justice (DOJ), US Securities & Exchange
Commission
(SEC), the
UK Serious Fraud Office (SFO), US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), as well as many other foreign
regulatory
authorities.
While we possess financial and accounting skills in-house, we do not - unlike many of our competitors -
offer
traditional audit or accounting advice and are therefore largely conflict-free.
ThoughtLeaders4 FIRE is proud to show its continued support for Dubai Arbitration Week
which emphasises its commitment to the region.
TL4 FIRE is the global Asset Recovery community bringing together key practitioners across
Fraud, Insolvency, Recovery, Enforcement.
Working in close partnership with the industry we focus on delivering technical knowledge
and practical insights at all levels. The industry experience and expertise of the TL4 team is
unrivalled and this is reflected in the quality of work demonstrated in all our events and
services worldwide.
For 22 years, Knovos has dedicated its engineering resources to automate, integrate and innovate solutions
for
legal
information management. From Risk & Compliance to eDiscovery, Collaboration, and Project Management, our
technologies
strengthen decision-making, foster actionable insights, and ensure compliance in support of some of the
world’s
most
influential corporations, law firms, and governments. Flexible: Knovos provides clients unlimited
flexibility to
develop
processes and competencies faster. Our cloud, private cloud, hybrid approach, or On-Premise licensing
solutions
help you
reduce costs, improve efficiency, and deliver new, secure sources of business value with actionable
intelligence.
Experienced: With roots in electronic discovery since 2002, Knovos serves Global 2000 and AmLaw 200
organizations,
multi-national corporations, and public sector clients on the collection, processing, review, and analysis
of
electronically stored information. Comprehensive: Knovos is a streamlined, scalable, and complete solution.
Our
technologies deliver intelligence across a comprehensive suite of risk and legal processes, from Regulatory
Compliance
and Data Governance to eDiscovery all without the need for plug-ins or complicated data transfers. Advanced:
Our
patented analytics engine powers the entire Knovos information management and governance software portfolio
-
giving you
the most advanced analytics available. Global: Knovos brings global expertise and reaches every client
engagement.
With
offices and data centers across three continents, we deliver seamless solutions and support to organizations
worldwide.
J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic
expertise to
advise
clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to
organizations
facing
high stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis,
and an
understanding of both tangible and intangible assets.
Triumph & Co. is an international law firm with a global presence & local expertise offering innovative
legal
and fiscal
services, with offices in Lebanon and the UAE, and currently expanding into London-UK, and Saudi Arabia.
Bond Solon is the UK's leading legal training and information company specifically for non-lawyers.
We provide training and information on legal knowledge, procedure, evidence and skills and are the market
leaders
in
providing innovative, relevant and experiential courses designed to improve best practice and performance.
We believe in delivering legal training, whether on-line or face-to-face, in plain language, avoiding
unnecessary
legal
jargon or complexities which non-lawyers may not understand.
Over the past 30 years, we've designed and delivered a range of award winning training courses and
qualifications
targeted at non-lawyers who are involved in the legal system across the UK and worldwide.
Specialising in high-risk, large-scale and challenging projects, since 1965, TBH has partnered with both the
public and
private sector to provide practical solutions to their most complex problems.
As one of Australia's largest privately owned, independent consultancy with an international footprint, TBH
provides
specialist project management services including:
Planning and Scheduling
Cost Management
Risk Management
Project Controls
Governance & Portfolio Advisory
Claims and Dispute Resolution
Project Management
Strategic Delivery Advice
Organisational Change Management
These services can be deployed as individual disciplines or packaged up as a complete offering. Our deep
sector
knowledge, customised tools and experience across the entire project lifecycle allows for all our partners
to
progress
with confidence.
Accuracy, 100% held by its partners, is the sole totally independent international player in its field of
expertise
providing advice to company management and shareholders.
Our status as an independent company means that we do not perform any regulated professional activities,
ensuring
that
all work produced is objective, of the highest quality and in the best interests of our clients.
Our strength is to connect strategy, facts and figures. We provide our in-depth knowledge and expertise to
our
clients
to help them face different situations: acquisitions, disposals, litigation, disputes, companies in
difficulty,
restructuring.
In order to provide bespoke solutions to these situations, we place a great amount of importance on
constantly
inventing
and reinventing our services, understanding that no one solution is the same for each client.
DAC Consulting Services is a professional consultancy founded in London by a group of senior engineers,
project
managers, former CEOs, and entrepreneurs with combined technical expertise required to support international
markets on
project development, as well as dispute resolutions and insurance claims in major and complex projects
worldwide.
We carefully preserve all the best from leading international law firms — and we are delighted to introduce
our
team
under a new name.
E L W I — a name that emphasizes our history, capabilities and achievements.
Most complex and unique projects. Outstanding team that is equally respected by clients and competitors. A
skill
of
making each project a success for our clients — leaders in their industries — regardless of how complex it
is.
Vantage was established as Vantage Intelligence in 2012, subsequently expanding to
include Vantage Influence and Vantage Cyber, solidifying our expertise in delivering bespoke
solutions.
We assist decision-makers in the development and implementation of strategies to prevent
and solve disputes, protect assets, recover debt and influence policy across jurisdictions.
Our unique combination of creativity and ingenuity has made us the go-to practice for
business leaders, high-net-worth individuals and family offices, leading lawyers and litigation
funds, financial institutions, established corporates and prominent political figures.
Our creative approach, paired with professional backgrounds that range from journalism and
finance to political strategy and intelligence, allows us to consistently exceed industry
standards and client expectations.
CEERISK is a multidisciplinary consulting firm established to identify engineering risks for different
corporations and
assist them in developing comprehensive solutions to control hazards and mitigate the impact of costly
accidents.
We rely on knowledge of failure mechanisms in a variety of systems and equipment in addition to our
comprehensive
understanding of the latest global standards.
We believe there's a great amount of uncertainty caused by the increased complexity of new technologies. We
also
believe
that globalization of businesses require an expert approach to assessing different engineering risks and
developing
effective ways to manage them.
This requires three critical capabilities:
Thorough understanding of emerging technologies and evolving global standards
Comprehensive knowledge of failure modes and loss scenarios
Complete awareness of local business and cultural environments
CEERISK Consulting was setup specifically to bring CERTAINTY through these critical CAPABILITIES to the
uncertain
world
of Construction, Energy and Engineering
Hadef & Partners is a long-established UAE law firm with an outstanding, diverse group of over 100 lawyers
in
Abu
Dhabi
and Dubai. We have spent decades embracing change in the UAE and beyond, harnessing the law's potential to
advance
ambition and drive progress. For over 40 years, we have served our clients with commitment and integrity,
helping
them
develop business, protect assets, settle disputes, and move forward with confidence. We work to understand
our
world and
the forces that shape it today, to better advise our clients now, and ensure they are well prepared for the
future.
Agile Project Management Advisors (Agile PMA) is a multi-disciplined project management firm established in
early
2017
in the United Arab Emirates and has succeeded in expanding its service territories to cover the Emirates of
Abu
Dhabi
and Ras al-Khaima (United Arab Emirates), Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt. Agile PMA’s clients
include
reputable
developers, contractors, consultants, and service providers, to whom Agile PMA furnish their scope of
expertise,
which
includes but is not limited to the following:
Project Management Consultancy Services.
Contracts Administration and Contractual Correspondence Services.
The Bahrain Chamber for Dispute Resolution (BCDR) was established by Bahraini Legislative Decree No. 30 of
2009,
as
amended by Legislative Decree No. 64 of 2014 and Legislative Decree No. 26 of 2021.
At its inception, BCDR operated in partnership with the American Arbitration Association. However, in 2022,
reflecting
BCDR's full administrative autonomy, financial independence and self-sufficiency as a now-leading regional
arbitration
centre, this partnership was brought to an amicable close with the mutual agreement of both sides.
BCDR's achievements and standing were recognized by the influential and widely read arbitration journal,
Global
Arbitration Review (GAR), in an award for the 2021 regional arbitration institution that impressed. The GAR
Guide
to
Regional Arbitration has since added BCDR as one of only two arbitration institutions in Africa and the
Middle
East to
its "White List."
BCDR's casework is made up of disputes brought before the BCDR Court and disputes referred to BCDR's
arbitration
and
mediation wing.
For more than 15 years, Opus 2 has developed award-winning solutions trusted by the most successful law
firms.
Used in
thousands of proceedings around the world, Opus 2 transforms how lawyers and other legal professionals work
by
eliminating inefficiencies and connecting them with the collaborative software they need to work smarter and
more
effectively together. The company also delivers the essential technology and expertise needed to conduct
resolution
proceedings in the most modern, seamless, and secure way possible. Learn more at opus2.com.
With the ultimate vision of making Dubai the world’s leading commercial centre, investment hub and tourism
destination,
Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) is mandated to support the Government in positioning the
emirate
as
a
major hub for global economy and tourism, and in boosting the city’s economic and tourism competitiveness
indicators.
Under this remit, DET is driving efforts to further enhance Dubai’s diversified, innovative service-based
economy
to
attract top global talent, deliver a world-class business environment and accelerate productivity growth.
Additionally, DET is supporting Dubai’s vision to become the world’s best city to live and work in by
promoting
its
diverse destination proposition, unique lifestyle and outstanding quality of life, overall.
DET is the principal authority for the planning, supervision, development and marketing of Dubai’s business
and
tourism
sectors. It is also responsible for the licensing and classification of all types of businesses, including
hotels,
tour
operators and travel agents.
The DET portfolio includes Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing, Dubai Festivals and Retail
Establishment, Dubai Commercial Registration and Licensing Corporation, Dubai Economic Development
Corporation,
Dubai
Investment Development Agency (Dubai FDI), Dubai SME, Dubai Consumer Protection and Fairtrade Corporation,
Dubai
Industries and Exports, as well as Dubai College of Tourism, Dubai Sustainable Tourism, Dubai Calendar and
Dubai
Business Events.
