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FEBRUARY

Thursday

09:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Organized by

ICC Saudi Arabia

ICC Court of Arbitration: Safeguarding Heritage, Resolving Disputes: Arbitration & Family Enterprises in Saudi Arabia

Free By request Closed English

Overview of the Panel:


In Saudi Arabia, as across the GCC, family enterprises are pivotal to the economy and societal fabric. This panel will delve into how arbitration and other ICC dispute resolution services can be an effective, culturally-attuned mechanisms for resolving disputes within Saudi family businesses, particularly amid succession planning, internal governance issues considerations while catering for the ever-evolving, and the nuances of Saudi legal norms landscape.

 

Key Discussion Points include:

 

  1. Arbitrability Under Saudi Law:

 

Exploring the boundaries of arbitrating family business disputes within the framework of Saudi public policy and recent reforms, such as the Saudi Arbitration Law and Vision 2030 guidelines.

 

  1. Confidentiality and Cultural Sensitivity:

 

Discussing why arbitration is often more suitable than litigation in Saudi Arabia for maintaining privacy and confidentiality and while respecting and preserving family dynamics.

 

  1. Adapting Governance Clauses:

 

How Saudi family charters are evolving to integrate arbitration and other ICC dispute resolution services as a tools for smooth succession planning and conflict prevention.

 

  1. Enforcement and Local Context:

 

Addressing the specific enforcement landscape in Saudi Arabia, including recent examples of how family-related awards have been recognized.

 

  1. Case Studies Relevant to the Saudi Market:

 

Sharing insights from real disputes involving Saudi family enterprises or cross-border investments tied to the Kingdom.

 

  1. Looking Ahead: Considering how arbitration and other ICC dispute resolution services can foster the ever-changing landscape of doing business in the Kingdom.



Moderator: Sherif Akl, Director Middle East, International Chamber of Commerce, Court of Arbitration, Abu Dhabi.
 

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Speakers

Industry leaders and experts sharing their insights

Noradele Radjai

Noradele Radjai

Partner

LALIVE
Ziva Filipic

Ziva Filipic

Managing Counsel

ICC International Court of Arbitration
Nasser Alrubayii

Nasser Alrubayii

Partner Co-Chair of the Middle East and North Africa Practice

Quinn Emanuel
Sherif Akl

Sherif Akl

Director Middle East

International Chamber of Commerce
Rozana Al Tayyar

Rozana Al Tayyar

International Arbitrator & Mediator

Taswea
Prof. Dr. Mohamed Abdel Wahab

Prof. Dr. Mohamed Abdel Wahab

Prof. of International Arbitration, Founding Partner & Head of International Arbitration Construction and Energy Groups

Zulficar & Partners Law Firm, Cairo University
Saad Hegazy

Saad Hegazy

Managing Partner

Resolve International

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Sofitel Riyadh Hotel & Convention Centre

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Updated at: 14/03/2025

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