MARITIME ARBITRATION AND MEDIATION IN THE MIDDLE EAST

Monday 10 November 2025 – 15.00hrs – 17.00hrs

Venue: Stephenson Harwood, Dubai Office – details below

In conjunction with Dubai Arbitration Week 2025, ArbDB Chambers and Stephenson Harwood are holding a panel discussion on ‘Maritime Arbitration and Mediation in the Middle East.’ The event will take place on Monday 10 November on the opening day of Dubai Arbitration Week 2025.

The session will feature leading figures from the arbitration and maritime sectors, including Michael Cover and Marieke Witkamp (ArbDB Chambers), Rania Tadros (Stephenson Harwood Middle East LLP), Enam Hussain (West of England P&I Club) and Robert Stephen (Dubai International Arbitration Centre).

DETAILS OF THE SESSION

The panel will explore the maritime arbitration and mediation landscape in the Middle East, including:

• Various types of maritime disputes and common features and pitfalls

• Frequently chosen arbitration rules and procedures in the region, including DIAC, LMAA and SIAC/SCMA

• The role of mediation in maritime disputes and the need to be familiar with a wide range of dispute resolution (and avoidance) mechanisms

• The need for independence and impartiality on the part of third-party neutrals

• The discussion will explore these issues from multiple perspectives, including those of third-party neutrals, legal counsel, arbitration institutions such as DIAC, and clients.

SPEAKERS

• MICHAEL COVER: International Arbitrator, Mediator and Adjudicator ArbDB Chambers

• MARIEKE WITKAMP: International Arbitrator ArbDB Chambers

• RANIA TADROS: Dubai Office Managing Partner Stephenson Harwood Middle East LLP

• ENAM HUSSAIN: Head of Middle East Operations & Offshore West of England P&I Club

• ROBERT STEPHEN: Registrar Dubai International Arbitration Centre

VENUE: Stephenson Harwood Middle East LLP: Level 13, Burj Daman Building, DIFC, Dubai

REGISTRATION: To register for this complimentary event please email: help@arbdb.com with your name, title and company details.

Please note – places are limited!