Riyadh International Dispute Week 2025

SIMC returns to Riyadh for the annual Riyadh International Dispute Week (RIDW25)!

Join SIAC, SIMC, and SICC for two panel discussions on innovative dispute resolution strategies. Experts from Singapore, Saudi Arabia, and other key jurisdictions will share insights on supporting cross-border trade and investment between the Gulf and Asia.

The session will start with a Welcome Address by Charlene Chang, Deputy Secretary (Development) Ministry of Law, Singapore.

Followed by a Keynote Address by Toby Landau KC, Vice President, SIAC Court of Arbitration; Board Member, SIMC; Vice Chairman, SCCA; Barrister, Advocate & Arbitrator, Duxton Hill Chambers (Singapore Group Practice).

Panel Session I: From Vision to Reality: Tailored Solutions that Facilitate Growth

This session will be moderated by Paul Sandosham, Partner & Head of Energy, Infrastructure and Resources Disputes, Southeast Asia, Clifford Chance Singapore.

Panellists will include:

Lucy Reed - President, SIAC Court of Arbitration; Independent Arbitrator, Arbitration Chambers (New York);

Tarek Audi - Senior Vice President, Special Advisor, Chairman, PIF Legal Disputes Committee, Public Investment Fund;

Tay Peng Cheng - Head of Energy Projects & Construction Practice, WongPartnership LLP;

Graham Coop - Partner & Head of Public International Law and Co- Head of Investor-State Dispute Settlement, Pinsent Masons;

Michelle Li - Head of International Arbitration, Construction & Projects (China), Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP Shenzhen Representative Office.

Panel Session II: The Future of Dispute Resolution: Emerging Trends and Complementary Solutions 

This session will be moderated by Thomas R. Snider, Member, SIAC Court of Arbitration; Partner, Head of International Arbitration, Charles Russell Speechlys.

Panellists will include:

Benatt B.T. Lee - Registrar, Singapore International Mediation Centre;

Crystal Tan - Divisional Registrar, Singapore International Commercial Court;

Vivek Gambhir - EVP Legal/General Counsel, PIF Portfolio Company; International Arbitrator;

Edmund Kronenburg - Managing Partner, Braddell Brothers LLP;

Save yourself a slot by registering here: RIDW25 Registration Page

For more informtion on RIDW25, visit here: RIDW25 Home Page