Nada Sader
Founder of Sader Arbitration, Member of the Administrative Committee of the LIAC-BBA
Nada Sader is the founder of Sader Arbitration. She has acted as counsel or arbitrator in numerous ad hoc and institutional commercial arbitrations (including under the arbitration rules of the ICC, LCIA, UNCITRAL, BCCI, ADCCAC, the Paris Chamber of Arbitration and DIAC) and investment arbitrations.
Her experience extends to proceedings governed by civil law, common law, investment treaties and general public international law.
Her practice covers a wide range of industries. She has been particularly active in the sectors of engineering and construction, energy (oil & gas), telecommunications, joint-ventures, distribution, international sales/services agreements, real estate, pharmaceuticals and investments in general. She has also advised companies on public international law matters, including compliance with national, regional and international sanctions.
Nada holds the Lebanese, French, and American nationalities, is fluent in Arabic, French and English, and has been admitted to the Beirut, Paris and New York Bars.
10:30 – 11:45
Day 3 Thursday 22 May 2025
War, Energy and Arbitration: Rethinking Risk Allocation in a volatile Region
This panel examines how armed conflict and geopolitical volatility influence risk allocation in energy disputes, covering both commercial arbitration and investment arbitration. Speakers will discuss contractual tools (such as force majeure provisions), enforcement challenges, and the nuances of arbitration procedures that cater to volatile contexts. Drawing on real-world cases, the panel will highlight best practices for drafting contracts, managing unforeseen crises, and adapting both commercial and investment arbitral mechanisms to address disruptions caused by war and political upheaval.