M&CO Legal was pleased to participate in the DIAC & ArbitralWomen Dialogue on “The Changing International Landscape and Arbitration in the Middle East”, held at The Grill, Capital Club, DIFC, Dubai. This distinguished forum brought together leading arbitration practitioners, thought leaders, and industry experts to examine emerging trends and developments shaping arbitration practice in the region.
The program featured welcome remarks by Jehad Abdulrazzaq Kazim, Executive Director of DIAC, followed by a fireside chat with Dr. Sally El Sawah, moderated by Nesreen Osman. The panel discussion included Katy Hacking, Lee Barry, Michelle Nelson, and Dr. Mahmood Hussain, moderated by Dr. Sally El Sawah, exploring the impact of global developments on arbitration in the Middle East.
Key discussions covered diversity in arbitration, the transformative role of AI in legal practice, and the increasing complexity of disputes across sectors including digital transformation, renewable energy, fintech, and ESG — reflecting the region’s growing confidence in arbitration and its evolving legal framework.
