Italian contractors and investors are heavily involved in the Gulf’s mega-projects and energy ventures – from skyscrapers in the UAE, new LGN projects, and ambitious infrastructures in Saudi Arabia – and these deals often spark high-value commercial disputes.
The panel will delve into managing and resolving such complex conflicts through arbitration, highlighting issues like differing contract standards (e.g. FIDIC conditions for constructions vs. long-term gas/LNG contracts), cultural and legal gaps between civil-law and common-law systems, and the massive claims arising from delays, cost overruns or supply disruptions.
Crucially, the speakers will explore the dispute resolutions tools available in Dubai – from the DIFC’s English language commercial courts to modern arbitral institutions like DIAC – and how these can serve as effective alternatives to more familiar venues Italian companies have used in Europe.
This strategic discussion is highly relevant to the region’s booming infrastructure and energy sectors, equipping Italian businesses with insight on resolving “mega-disputes” closer to their Gulf operations.
