Maha Zain

The event will be divided into two parts. The first will address the practical considerations and strategies involved in cross-examination, with a particular focus on the intricacies of its preparation and execution. The second will address risk management in arbitration relating to mega-projects, potentially covering the pre-dispute phase leading up to arbitration and strategies for mitigating risks throughout this process.

Panel 1: The Art of Cross-Examination

Moderator: Maha Zain, Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy

Speakers:

• Amr Omran, Freshfields

• Yahia Boussabaine, WilmerHale

• Dr Ahmed Abdelhakeem, Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy

Panel 2: From Mega-Projects to Mega-Disputes: Managing Arbitration Risk in the Middle East's Transformation

Moderator: Aly Maged, Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy

Speakers:

• Dr Amr A Abbas, Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy

• Prof Dr Ismail Selim, Independent Arbitrator

• Maged Abdelsayed, HKA

• Amr Mostafa, Hassam Allam Construction

• Abdallah Hosny, London Court of Arbitration (LCIA)