Construction & Arbitration in the Middle East and Africa

Date: Tuesday 02 December, 2025
Time: 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Location: Outer Temple Chambers, 222 Strand, Temple, London WC2R 1BA

A duo of panel discussions on international arbitration in the construction industry in the Middle East and Africa. The panel will also discuss ancillary issues such as forums and investment treaty claims. A light lunch will be provided from 12.15pm

12.15pm - Registration and refreshments

12.40pm - Introduction

12.45pm - Panel discussion on arbitration around the construction industry in the Middle East

  • Moderator: Andrew Sarraf, Senior Associate at Mayer Brown
  • Speakers: Prof Dr Nayla Comair-Obeid, Founding Partner at Obeid & Partners
  • Maanas Jain, Barrister at Outer Temple Chambers
  • Sajid Suleman, Barrister at Outer Temple Chambers

1.15pm - Panel discussion on arbitration around the construction industry across Africa

  • Ahmed Elhusseiny, Barrister at Outer Temple Chambers
  • Joshua Ray, Barrister at Outer Temple Chambers
  • Kwadwo Sarkodie, Partner at Mayer Brown
  • Sena Gbedemah, Managing Director at Secretariat

1.45pm - Discussion with the audience

2.00pm - Close

 

This event is now at capacity. Please email communications@outertemple.com if you would like to join this session.

Speakers:

Middle East Panel: Speakers

Africa Panel: Speakers

Outer Temple Chambers, 222 Strand, Temple, London WC2R 1BA

Hosted by:

  • Outer Temple Chambers