Dr. Talal Jaber
Managing Partner, Jaber Law Firm
Dr. Talal Jaber is a holder of a BA in Law and an LLM in Business Contracts, a diploma in Anglo American Law and a Ph.D. in International Business Law with Honors.
Specialized in Business Law, Arbitration and Business Ethics, he is the author of five books and many articles. His book “Introduction to Business Law”, in its three editions, is being taught at the top ranking American Universities in Lebanon. It covers many legal topics including Law of Contracts, Commercial Law, Corporate Law, Labor Law and others. His book “International Sales of Goods” is considered as the first reference in Lebanese Law since the ratification by Lebanon of the United Nations Convention for the International Sales of Goods.
His last book “Arbitration”, in association with Sader Publishers, is one of the most important references on Arbitral Jurisprudence in Lebanon.
His varied experience covers Legal Services, Arbitration, Legislation, Consultancy, Education Services, Corporate Training and Business Ethics.
He was the facilitator for many local and international workshops focusing on Claims and Counter Claims in Construction, Communication Skills, Negotiation Skills, International Business Law, Patent Law, Developing Business Plan and Contract Management…
Worked on a number of projects with international and local companies, the American University of Beirut, the Lebanese American University and La Sagesse University.
Currently, he is a lawyer and a managing partner at Jaber Law Firm (www.jaberlawfirm.com), established in 1929, Consultant, International Arbitrator and Lecturer of Business Law, Business Ethics and International Business Law at the American University of Beirut, the Lebanese American University and La Sagesse University, and a visiting professor at the University of Montpellier in France.
8:30 - 9:00
Day 3 Thursday 22 May 2025
Welcome coffee and registration
15:30 – 17:00
Day 1 Tuesday 20 May 2025
Can Beirut become the Capital of Arbitration in the Arab World ? From Historical Foundations to Future Potential
Panel Description: This panel will explore the potential of Beirut to emerge as the central hub for arbitration in the Arab world. Drawing on its rich history and strategic location, our esteemed speakers on this panel will discuss the historical foundations, current trends, and necessary steps to elevate the status of Beirut in the arbitration world.