Rania Khoury
Rania Khoury is a Partner and heads the Arbitration practice of Abou Jaoudé & Associates Law Firm.
She acts as counsel and arbitrator in domestic and international commercial and investment cases under the rules of major arbitral institutions in the MENA region, Europe, Africa and ad-hoc proceedings. With 25 years of experience across various industries, particularly construction, energy, corporate, finance, media, and intellectual property, she is a qualified French lawyer.
She is a delegate to the ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR and a member of the ICC Task Force on Emergency Arbitrator Proceedings, CIArb and the IBA.
She also participates in legal committees advising on updating the arbitration rules of local arbitration centers, such as the committees for revising the arbitration rules of the ICC, LAMC and LIAC-BBA centers.
She worked at Gide Loyrette Nouel, Dentons and the Supreme Court of Arizona.
Day 2 Wednesday 21 May 2025
Navigating Damages and Costs in Arbitration: Strategies and Best Practices
This panel will explore the evolving landscape of damages and costs in arbitration, focusing on emerging trends such as third-party funding, cost-capping measures, and the use of new technologies to streamline processes. Drawing on recent high-profile arbitral decisions, speakers will highlight best practices for managing the risks and complexities of calculating damages, allocating costs, and ensuring transparency. By combining theoretical frameworks with real-world examples, the panel aims to equip practitioners with actionable strategies to achieve fair and efficient outcomes in arbitration proceedings.