Seminar In Person

Mediation

by CIOB Middle East & North Africa (MENA)

Event details

  • Crowne Plaza Muscat by IHG, Muscat
  • 28 April 2026
  • 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM +04

Event fees

CIOB Member

Free

Non-member

£25.00

CIOB Assist Optional Donation

£5.00

Summary

Introduction to Mediation as a form of alternative dispute resolution

Please note: this event is for over 18’s only.


Join us for an enlightening online CPD event, "Mediation: Introduction to Mediation as a form of alternative dispute resolution"

Trowers & Hamlins is delighted to sponsor this CIOB event. Partners Raya Al Harthy and Thomas Wigley are pleased to engage with attendees, sharing their expertise on mediation and offering practical insights on the subject.


Speakers:

Raya Al Harthy -- Raya is a Partner in Trowers & Hamlins' International Dispute Resolution and Litigation Department and heads up the team in Oman, where she is involved in high quantum and complex local and international commercial and construction litigation and arbitration.

Raya has been ranked by Chambers Global: Dispute Resolution since 2019, where she is described as "highly accomplished with a strong track record in construction and employment litigation. She is also experienced in both English and Arabic language ad hoc arbitrations, as well as appearing before the ICC". Raya has also been ranked as a "rising star" by Legal 500 since 2020 and has continuously appeared in the Legal 500 Private Practice Arbitration Powerlist - Middle East Region since 2021.

Thomas Wigley -- Tom is the Resident Managing Partner of the Oman office and works in the Projects, Energy and Infrastructure team. He joined the firm in 2002.

Tom specialises in the energy sector and co-leads the firm's Projects, Energy and Infrastructure team. He specifically works on power generation and transmission, water and infrastructure development projects along with oil and gas work. Tom is ranked as a Band 1 lawyer by Chambers and as a leading partner by Legal500 for Projects and Energy. Tom was also awarded MENA Energy and Infrastructure Lawyer of the year 2025 by Legal500.


Register today and be a part of the conversation that is shaping the future of our cities!

This learning activity can contribute to your annual CPD return and should be logged accordingly.


Event Details
Date: Tues, 28 April
Time: 19:00 - 20:30 GST
Provissionally an in-person event


Fees

Free for CIOB Members and 30 GBP for Non-members.



Contact

Mae Perez

Member Services & Events Coordinator - MENA Regional Hub

[email protected]

How can we help you get the most out of this event? We want to ensure accessibility for all of our members. Please contact us in confidence prior to attendance and we will do our best to answer any questions and support any additional needs you may have.