4–5 Gray’s Inn Square to Co-Host Sanctions and Enforcement Panel at Dubai Arbitration Week 2026
Titled “Excusing Performance and Enforcement in the Sanctions Era”, the session will bring together leading practitioners in international arbitration, commercial law and regulatory matters to discuss the legal and practical challenges arising from the evolving global sanctions landscape.
The panel will feature Prof Arran Dowling-Hussey, Leonora Riesenburg and Boris Lazic of 4–5 Gray’s Inn Square, alongside Yulia Barnes of Barnes Law and distinguished practitioners representing firms in Dubai, London, Moscow, Belgrade and Cyprus.
The confirmed speakers are:
Yulia Barnes – Barnes Law
Prof Arran Dowling-Hussey – 4–5 Gray’s Inn Square
Leonora Riesenburg – 4–5 Gray’s Inn Square
Boris Lazic – 4–5 Gray’s Inn Square
Aki Corsoni-Husain – Harneys
Maxim Kulkov, LL.M. – KK&P Trial Lawyers
Benjamin Wells FCIArb – Belgravia Law
Natasa Lalatovic Djordjevic – Schoenherr
The discussion will explore key regulatory developments, the implications of sanctions for contractual obligations and the difficulties that may arise when seeking to enforce decisions and agreements across jurisdictions. The panel will also consider the practical consequences of sanctions for parties involved in international commercial disputes.
An audience question-and-answer session will follow the discussion, providing attendees with an opportunity to engage with the speakers, raise questions and contribute to the debate.
The event will take place on Tuesday, 10 November 2026, from 4 pm to 6 pm at the Capital Club, Gate Village, Building 3, DIFC, Dubai. Networking and refreshments, generously provided by the Capital Club, will follow the session.
Event details
Event: Excusing Performance and Enforcement in the Sanctions Era
Date: Tuesday, 10 November 2026
Time: 4 pm–6 pm
Venue: Capital Club, Gate Village, Building 3, DIFC, Dubai
Registration and enquiries: To register or request further information, please email [email protected].
Further details are available through the Dubai Arbitration Week website.
