Russian Arbitration Center at DAW Dubai, UAE | November 2024 Sameer once again attended the Russian Arbitration Center (RAC) event at Dubai Arbitration Week, where current UAE court judges participated in a lively discussion on arbitration jurisprudence. The panel featured H.E. Justice Nabil Omran, Dr. Moosa AlAzri, Dr. Hamed Merah, Yury Babichev, and Evgeny Rashchevsky,…
Climate-Proofing Construction Dubai, UAE Sameer attended an important discussion on climate-proofing construction, moderated by Sachin Kerur. The panel explored responsibility, risk allocation, preventative strategies, and resilience planning in response to extreme weather events. Expert speakers included Gurminder Singh Sagoo, Andrei-Traian Steau, Laith Haboubi, and Christopher Edwards, who shared their perspectives on regulatory and contractual challenges…
Oxbridge Alumni in the UAE Dubai, UAE Sameer joined fellow Oxbridge Alumni in the UAE for a breakfast discussion on pressing legal issues. Topics included real estate transactions, rental property regulation, and broader developments within the UAE’s property sector. “It was an energising start to the day,” Sameer reflected. “Conversations like these provide a valuable…
Algovisory Real Estate Dubai, UAE Sameer met with Chris Francis and his team at Algovisory Real Estate to discuss the impact of UAE’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML) laws on the real estate sector. The conversation addressed elements of the newly issued guidelines from the Executive Office for Control & Non-Proliferation, including how to identify suspicious transactions…
Oxford Society in UAE Dubai, UAE Sameer enjoyed an evening of networking hosted by the University of Oxford Society in the UAE, alongside Ahmed Bin Shabib and James Maughan. Held on a quintessential Dubai winter night, the event combined informal conversations around a cosy firepit with discussions on legal and business trends shaping the region….
GROW Mentoring M.E. Dubai, UAE Sameer is honoured to be part of the inaugural mentor cohort for the Middle East chapter of GROW Mentoring, marking the programme’s first international expansion. By connecting experienced lawyers with aspiring legal professionals, GROW Mentoring M.E. aims to share wisdom, lessons learned, and practical insights not found in textbooks. “Mentorship…
Back to Business Event Dubai, UAE SK Legal attended the Australian Business Council Dubai’s “Back to Business” event, a gathering of professionals from diverse industries eager to explore opportunities in the UAE’s vibrant marketplace. Reflecting on the event, Sameer said: “It’s always fascinating to meet people from across the world who are carving their path…
The Society of Construction Law (Gulf) Dubai, UAE Sameer A Khan attended a Gulf region talk hosted by the Society of Construction Law UK, where Richard Harding KC delivered valuable insights into Saudi Arabia’s newly introduced Civil Code. The new Code is expected to transform Saudi Arabia’s construction law framework, providing clearer rules governing contracts…
