Webinar

Energy, Natural Resources and Shipping Webinar Series Part 1: Middle East conflict – Shipping and Sale Contract Impacts

When

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

4-5 a.m. in your local time

Conflict in the Middle East is reshaping commercial and legal risk across global energy and shipping markets.

From supply disruptions and sanctions concerns to casualty incidents involving shadow vessels, businesses are being forced to navigate an increasingly complex operating environment. Join Alexander Brandt, Nick Moon and Praj Samant in this inaugural session of Reed Smith's Energy, Natural Resources and Shipping Webinar Series. During the session we will explore the key legal, contractual and market issues arising from the Middle East conflict and provide practical insights for market participants across the energy, commodities and shipping sectors.

Agenda:

  1. The Middle East Conflict: Disputes under Energy Sale Contracts
  2. Navigating the impact of the Middle East Conflict: some practical implications and considerations
  3. Casualties involving Iranian dark fleet/shadow vessels
  4. Closing remarks and Q&A

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