Advancements and Insights in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Dispute Resolution

Join us for Riyadh International Disputes Week 2025, where we will explore the latest advancements and insights in dispute resolution in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, hosted by DLA Piper in collaboration with Alshahrani Law Firm.

This event promises to provide attendees with a comprehensive understanding of key developments in the Kingdom’s dispute resolution landscape. From examining the first-year impact of the Civil Transactions Law to analyzing how regional and global crises are reshaping contractual obligations under the laws of the Kingdom’s and the neighboring countries, the agenda is packed with practical insights. Additionally, participants will explore recent trends in the Kingdom’s courts, including employment disputes and broader legal system updates, making this a must-attend event for anyone navigating the evolving legal framework in the Kingdom.

The speaker list includes George Vlavianos (Partner and Head of Qatar Office, DLA Piper), Saba Al Sultani (Partner and Head of Intellectual Property and Technology – Middle East, DLA Piper), Saad Hegazy (Managing Partner, Resolve International), Hasan ElShafiey (Legal Director, DLA Piper), Zahir Qayum (Legal Director, Alshahrani Law Firm), Raneem Alrakhaimi (Tax Manager, DLA Piper) Fahad AlEady (Senior Associate, Alshahrani Law Firm) and Sara Al Haqbani (Associate, Alshahrani Law Firm).

Attendees will be granted an attendance certificate for “Dispute Resolution in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – awarded by DLA Piper in association with Alshahrani Law” as recognition of their participation.

08:30 – 09:30 – Registration and Breakfast

09:30 – 09:45 – Opening Remarks

Speaker: Saba Al Sultani

09:45 – 10:15 – Year One: Impact of the Civil Transactions Law on the Dispute Resolution Landscape

This session will provide an update of how the new Civil Transactions Law has impacted the way disputes are being resolved in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 

Speakers: George Vlavianos and Fahad AlEady 

10:20 – 11:00 – Price Escalation and its Impact on the Contractual Obligations

This session will explore the impact of the current crisis resulting from the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine on parties' contractual obligations and whether there is any wiggle room under the Kingdom's law.

Speakers: Hasan El Shafiey and Saad Hegazy

11:05 – 11:45 – Recent Trends and Updates

This session will canvas recent trends in the Saudi courts and legal system including in relation to employment and tax disputes.

Speakers: Zahir Qayum, Sara Al Haqbani and Raneem Alrakhaimi

11:45 – 12:00 – Conclusion and Closing Remarks

Speaker: George Vlavianos