VERBA LEGAL, together with the Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC), invites you to join a panel discussion dedicated to Dubai's role as one of the leading hubs for the resolution of international commercial disputes.
The event will bring together leading experts to discuss current trends in arbitration in Dubai, practical aspects of resolving cross-border disputes, and the prospects for further strengthening the UAE's position as a neutral jurisdiction for international proceedings.
Key topics for discussion:
Dubai as a seat of arbitration: key advantages and developments under the 2022 DIAC Rules — sanctions, UAE courts, and the recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards in India
The proposed DIFC Arbitration and Mediation Law 2026: implications for Dubai as a dispute resolution hub
Dubai as a neutral seat of arbitration for cross-border disputes involving Russia: practical insights from the experience of counsel and arbitrators
Disputes in the UAE: a Russian lawyer's perspective, and more
Moderator: Tatyana Neveeva, Managing Partner, Head of International Arbitration & Cross-Border Disputes Practice, Advocate, LL.M., VERBA LEGAL (Russia)
Speakers:
Robert Stephen, Registrar, Executive Director, Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC) (UAE)
Firas Alchoufi, Managing Partner, Bin Sevan Advocates & Legal Consultants (UAE)
Abhinav Bhushan, Director (Foreign Law), Dispute Resolution, Drew & Napier (Singapore)
Shivani Khandekar, Partner, S&R Associates (India)
Anton Alifanov, Counsel, Advocate, LL.M., VERBA LEGAL (Russia)