Dubai Arbitration Week (DAW) 2025
What financial institutions expect from courts as the seat of arbitration
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Opening remarks
H.E. Justice Shamlan Al Sawalehi
Senior Court of Appeal Judge & Judge in Charge of Arbitration Division, DIFC Courts
Moderator
Nour Al Marabta
Judicial Assistant, DIFC Courts
Panellists
Dr. Omar Almansoori
Associate at Cleary Gottlieb & Assistant Professor of Law, UAEU
Robert Lewsley
Regional Head of Disputes and Government Investigations Legal (Africa & Middle East), Standard Chartered Bank
Andrew Mackenzie
Partner & Head of Litigation, Arbitration & Investigations, DLA Piper Middle East
Mohammad Abandah
Chief Legal & Compliance Officer Board Member, Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC MENA)
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Enquire: events@difccourts.ae
14
November
2025
14
November 2025
Agenda
9:00 am - 12:00 pm (GST)
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9:00 am – 9:45 am
Attendee arrival & light breakfast refreshments
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9:45 am – 10:00 am
Welcome note from H.E Justice Shamlan Al Sawalehi, Judge in Charge, Arbitration Division, DIFC Courts
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10:00 am – 11:30 am
Panel discussion
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11:30 am – 12:00 pm
Q&A
Location: Centre Cut Room, Podium Level, Ritz Carlton, DIFC
What financial institutions expect from courts as the seat of arbitration
14
November
2025
Registration
Contact us
Enquire: events@difccourts.ae