Dr. Mahmood participated in the ICC Arbitration event titled “Preserving Legacy through Effective Dispute Resolution: Arbitration & Family Businesses in the GCC,” held on 13 November 2025 as part of Dubai Arbitration Week. He delivered the closing remarks, offering key reflections on the importance of tailored dispute-resolution mechanisms for family-owned enterprises in the region.
The session highlighted the pivotal role of family businesses in the GCC economy and explored the challenges they face in governance, shareholder relations, and generational transition. The panel discussion underscored how arbitration provides a culturally aligned, confidential, and effective tool for resolving internal disputes while safeguarding long-standing relationships and preserving legacy.
The event featured valuable insights from expert panelists — Sara Koleilat-Aranjo, Sally Kotb FCIArb, Philippe Pinsolle, Karim Hamdy Serour, and Mohamed S. Abdel Wahab — moderated by Sherif AKL, with opening remarks by Abdallah El Shehaby, FCIArb.
M&CO Legal was proud to support this meaningful discussion, reinforcing its commitment to advancing best practices in arbitration and promoting sustainable frameworks for family businesses across the GCC.
