LexisNexis: Evolving Practices in Construction Arbitration: Comparative Insights from Africa, the Middle East and Eastern Europe

The conference titled ‘Evolving Practices in Construction Arbitration: Comparative Insights from Africa, the Middle East and Eastern Europe’ was held on Wednesday, 25 March 2026, as part of Paris Arbitration Week. Jointly organised by the SOAS Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Centre (SADRC) and Kroll, the session brought together a distinguished panel of legal counsel, arbitrators and experts to examine emerging trends and regional particularities in construction arbitration.   The discussion featured contributions from Dr. Amel Makhlouf, Aija Lejniece, Nawfal Merzouk, and Abdul-Lateef Jinadu, and was moderated by Selma Baccari (Kroll). The conference included opening and closing remarks by Professor Martin Lau (SADRC), alongside panel discussions on comparative approaches to construction arbitration.  Dr. Amel Makhlouf addressed document production in construction arbitration, highlighting the divergent approaches adopted across legal traditions and procedural frameworks. She…