The OIC Arbitration Centre (OIC-AC) cordially invites you to this specialized webinar, where a geothermal arbitration case study will be examined to highlight key practical and strategic insights from the award. The session will begin with a concise presentation of the case, followed by a fireside chat featuring experienced practitioners who will share their perspectives on the legal and commercial implications of the decision. The webinar will conclude with an interactive Q&A session, offering participants the opportunity to engage directly with the speakers.
Behind the Award: Insights from a Geothermal Case Study
May 18, 2026 | 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. GMT+3 (Türkiye time) | 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. GMT (London time) | Online
Moderated by

Mehmet Celal Taylan
Sarıibrahimoğlu Law Office
Co-Director of Istanbul Office
Dispute Resolution Counsel
Panellist

Dr. Yavuz Selim Sarıibrahimoğlu
Founding Partner of Sarıibrahimoğlu Law Office
Registered Arbitrator
Lawyer of Trust of Austria
Faculty of Political Sciences, Doctor of Public Law and Political Science
Panellist

Selena Eylül Sofuoğlu
Sarıibrahimoğlu Law Office
Co-Director of Istanbul Office
Dispute Resolution Counsel
By registering for this webinar, you acknowledge and consent to the terms outlined in the Cookie Policy of the OIC-AC and the Privacy Policy of the OIC-AC .
AI Meets Arbitration: Legal, Ethical & Practical Dimensions
April 28, 2026 | 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. GMT+3 (Türkiye time) | 12:00 p.m. to 13:30 p.m. GMT (London time) | Online
This webinar explores the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on international arbitration from legal, ethical, and practical perspectives. It will address the use of AI tools in legal research, document review, and case strategy development, alongside key procedural challenges such as the admissibility and reliability of AI-generated evidence, supported by relevant case studies.
The discussion will further examine critical issues including transparency, bias, accountability, and due process in AI-assisted decision-making. It will also consider the emerging debate on AI as an arbitrator, the concept of predictive justice, and its implications for arbitrator independence and neutrality.
Finally, the session will touch upon data security and privacy concerns in the digital age, as well as the potential role of AI within institutional arbitration frameworks.

Joshua Karton
Independent Arbitrator; Professor of Law, Queen’s University

Ryham Ragab
Founding Principal, RAGAB Law

Meriam Nazih Al-Rashid
Global International Public & Private Alternative Disputes Arbitrator; Business & Human Rights Advisory

Zeyad Abouellail
Senior Global Relations Officer for MENA, Jus Mundi
By registering for this webinar, you acknowledge and consent to the terms outlined in the Cookie Policy of the OIC-AC and the Privacy Policy of the OIC-AC .
Beyond the Deadlock: Mediation as the Primary Tool for Resolving Force Majeure Disputes in the OIC Region
March 30, 2026 | 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. GMT+3 (Türkiye time) | 12:00 p.m. to 13:30 p.m. GMT (London time) | Online
The OIC Arbitration Centre (OIC-AC) cordially invites you to this specialized webinar, where our panel of experts will examine the legal implications for trade and contracts arising from the events of March 2026. The session aims to provide practical guidance on managing commercial obligations within the current regional landscape and will explore force majeure and frustration claims, the divergences between Civil Law and Common Law, and the role of mediation as a practical tool for preserving business relationships and finding commercial middle ground.
Moderator

Dr. Amira Mahmoud
Independent Arbitrator and
Representative of the APAA in Europe
Paris – France
Opening Remarks

Dr. Umar Oseni
Secretary General
OIC Arbitration Centre
Panellists

The Honourable Barry Leon
Former Presiding Judge
(Commercial Division), Eastern
Caribbean Supreme Court, in the
Territory of the Virgin Islands, BVI

Professor Tariq Mahmood
Independent Arbitrator and
Visiting Professor, Durham
University
Durham, United Kingdom

Professor Zachary R. Calo
Independent Arbitrator and
Professor, Touro University Jacob D.
Fuchsberg Law Center
New York, United States
By registering for this webinar, you acknowledge and consent to the terms outlined in the Cookie Policy of the OIC-AC and the Privacy Policy of the OIC-AC .
