Akin Asks: The Middle East Disputes Podcast

In Episode 3, we welcome H.E. Justice Michael Black KC, Judge of the DIFC Court of Appeal and Judge in Charge of the Digital Economy Court. In this insightful discussion, H.E. Justice Black reflects on the proposed reforms to the DIFC Arbitration Law and what they mean for practitioners, the drivers for reform, lessons from his experience as both judge and arbitrator, and trends in international arbitration.

Akin Asks brings together leading voices from the dispute resolution community to explore the developments, trends and issues shaping the Middle East disputes landscape, offering a bite-sized perspective on the topics at the top of our guests' minds and agendas.

In Episode 2, we welcome Robert Stephen, Registrar of The Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC).

Robert joins Akin partners Shane Jury and Graham Lovett to explore DIAC's transformation and what lies ahead, from the future evolution of its rules and the growing role of technology and AI to its international ambitions and the Middle East's emergence as a leading hub for international arbitration.

Akin Asks brings together leading voices from the dispute resolution community to explore the developments, trends and issues shaping the Middle East disputes landscape, offering a bite-sized perspective on the topics at the top of our guests' minds and agendas.

In the inaugural episode of Akin Asks: The Middle East Disputes Podcast, hosts and Akin partners Graham Lovett and Shane Jury are joined by H.E. Chief Justice Wayne Martin of the DIFC Courts.

In this discussion, Chief Justice Wayne Martin shares his perspectives on the new DIFC Arbitration Law, the UAE's continued development as a leading international arbitration centre and the trends shaping the future of dispute resolution across the region.

Akin Asks brings together leading voices from the dispute resolution community to explore the developments, trends and issues shaping the Middle East disputes landscape, offering a bite-sized perspective on the topics at the top of our guests' minds and agendas.