With Saudi Arabia set to host a series of world class events, including Expo 2030, FIFA World Cup 2034 and Asian Winter Games 2029, join Reed Smith and FTI’s curated panel for a lively debate during Riyadh International Disputes Week to explore strategies for managing risk on high-pressure major event projects in a booming market.
Event Type: Seminar

- Location Name:
- Hilton Riyadh Hotels & Residences, Eastern Ring Rd, Ghirnatah Riyadh 13241
- Start Date/Time:
- 25 February 2025, 3:30 PM ABST
- End Date/Time:
- 25 February 2025, 5:30 PM ABST
Bringing a collective wealth of experience from the major sports and events sectors, our panel will consider the hidden pitfalls in contractual arrangements, the perils of mismanaging subcontractor risks, and the importance of selecting suitable ADR techniques.
Panellists
Our esteemed panel will include the following:
- Chris Seymour, Managing Director Middle East and Africa, Mace Group
- Rana Nassar, VP, Chief Legal Counsel, EMEA, Parsons Corporation
- Michelle Nelson, Partner, Reed Smith
- Sam Whitehouse, Managing Director, FTI
- Emad Zahrani, Co-Managing Partner, The Law Firm of Hassan Mahassni
- Sachin Kerur (Moderator), Head of Middle East Region, Reed Smith
3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. AST: Registration and networking
4:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. AST: Panel discussion and Q&A
5:15 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. AST: Closing remarks