Chrysalis LLP
§ Speaking & Publications

Insight,
shared beyond the case.

Aarta contributes regularly to the international arbitration and dispute resolution community through speaking, moderating, training, and publications. Her works draws on the practical realities of complex disputes and the evolving legal and commercial issues shaping international practice.

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
  • ·Speaker: Resolve Academy – Building a Career in Arbitration (2026)
  • ·Moderator: Riyadh International Dispute Week 2026 – "On the Line: Where Courts Help or Hinder Arbitration" (2026)
  • ·Trainer: CIArb Applied Fellowship Program (2024)
  • ·Trainer: DIAC Arbitration Centre Diploma Program (2023- present)
  • ·Moderator: "Energy Transition Landscape Insights and Strategies for Effective Procurement and Dispute Resolution", International Bar Association’s Annual Conference, Paris, France (Nov. 2023).
  • ·Instructor / Trainer: Dubai International Arbitration Centre's (DIAC) Stage Two Arbitration Training, Dubai, UAE (Oct. 2023).
  • ·Speaker: "Ask the Arbitrator", Vinson & Elkins’ Global Construction Conference Series, Middle East Construction, Engineering & Infrastructure Conference, Dubai, UAE (Oct. 2023).
  • ·Instructor: "The Moot Court Bench, International Commercial Arbitration Program", Colombo, Sri Lanka (Jun. 2023).
  • ·Instructor / Trainer: Dubai International Arbitration Centre's (DIAC) Stage One Arbitration Training, Dubai, UAE (May 2022).
  • ·Speaker: "Ask the Arbitrator", Vinson & Elkins’ Global Construction Conference Series, Middle East Construction, Engineering & Infrastructure Conference, Dubai, UAE (Nov. 2022).
  • ·Speaker: "Impact of War and Conflict on International Arbitration", GAR LIVE, Dubai, UAE (Nov. 2022).
  • ·Moderator: "The Impact of ESG in Construction & Infrastructure Projects", International Bar Association’s Annual Conference, Miami, USA (Oct. 2022).
  • ·Speaker: "Forum on the Key Issues and Opportunities for Female Legal Professionals Seeking Greater Diversity within the Profession", in partnership with Arbitra International and with the support of Arbitral Women, the GREAT Legal Services team at the UK Ministry of Justice, Dubai, UAE (May 2022).
  • ·Speaker: "Issues Arising During the Life Cycle of the UAE Seated Arbitrations", online event organized by CIArb’s UAE Chapter, Dubai, UAE (2020).
  • ·Moderator: "Update on the Society of Construction Law's Delay and Disruption Protocol - What's New, What's Better?", webinar presented by the IBA International Construction Projects Committee of the IBA Section on Energy, Environment, Natural Resources and Infrastructure Law (SEERIL) (Sep. 2020).
  • ·Moderator: "Effective Tools in Managing Diversity and Inclusion Challenges in the Construction Industry", webinar presented by the IBA International Construction Projects Committee of the IBA Section on Energy, Environment, Natural Resources and Infrastructure Law (SEERIL) (Oct. 2020).
  • ·Speaker / Tutor: US Department of Commerce – Office of the General Counsel – Commercial Law Development Program Lecturer on International Commercial Arbitration for Maldives International Arbitration Centre, Malaysian International Arbitration Centre, Kabul Arbitration Centre, Sri Lankan International Arbitration Centre (2018 – present).
  • ·Moderator: "Use of New Technology Including Blockchain and Smart Contracts in Relation to the Construction Industry", IBA Working Weekend, Athens, Greece (May 2019).
  • ·Moderator / Co-panelist: "An Inter-jurisdictional Approach to Penalties and Liquidated Damages in Construction Contracts. Differences, Similarities and Red Flags for the Unwary", International Bar Association’s Committee on Construction Law, Edinburgh, UK (May 2017.)
  • ·Speaker / Co-panelist: "Quantum in International Arbitration", 5th ICC MENA Conference on International Arbitration, Dubai, UAE (Apr. 2017).
  • ·Speaker: "Lessons Learned from the Construction of Major Sports Facilities in the World – Road to Construction of Qatar’s 2022 FIFA Sports Facilities", International Bar Association Annual Conference, Washington, D.C., USA (Sep. 2016).
  • ·Speaker: "Construction and Engineering - Legal Aspects of Mega Projects", Saudi Law Training Center, Dubai, UAE (May 2015).
  • ·Moderator: "EPC Contracts - Are They All Inclusive?", International Bar Association’s Planning Committee Meeting, Cancun, Mexico (May 2015).
  • ·Speaker: "Use and Abuse of Tiered Dispute Resolution Processes", International Bar Association Annual Conference, Boston, MA, USA (Oct. 2013).
  • ·Speaker: "Construction Contracting in the Middle East", Kharafi National Group Workshop, Kuwait (Jun 2013).
  • ·Speaker: "Insight on the Region and the Challenges Faced: Defining the Areas Where You Should Develop Resilient Risk Mitigation Strategies", 6th Annual Arabian World Construction Summit (MEED Conferences), Abu Dhabi, UAE (May 2013).
  • ·Speaker: "How to Promote Your Business and Attract Talent", Women's Solar Seminar - MENASOL 2013, Dubai, UAE (May 2013).
  • ·Speaker: "Construction Contracts in the Middle East: Expect the Unexpected", IBA Annual Conference, Dubai, UAE (2011).
  • ·Speaker: Mock Session on Procurement under FIDIC Redbook, IBA Annual Conference, Madrid, Spain (Oct. 2009).
PUBLICATIONS
  • ·"Prevention of Claims – The Various Paths" (book chapter) in Major Issues in International Construction Law, published by Wiley (Dec. 2025).
  • ·"Mediation: What Are the Benefits to Clients and Counsel?", Lawyer Monthly / Online (Jul. 2022).
  • ·"Questionnaire: Aarta Alkarimi, Diversity and Inclusion Officer", IBA's Construction Law International, Vol. 16, No. 04 (Dec. 2021).
  • ·"Country Update - Changes to Dubai’s Legislation on Arbitration Centers", IBA’s Construction Law International (Mar. 2022).
  • ·"Keys to Successful Project Establishment", IBA’s Construction Law International (Apr. 2019).
  • ·"IBA Guidelines on Conflict of Interest in International Arbitration" (Peer reviewed Persian / Farsi translation) (Apr. 2018).
  • ·"IBA Rules on Taking of Evidence in International Arbitration", (Peer reviewed Persian / Farsi translation) (Apr. 2018).
  • ·"IBA Rules on Taking on Party Representation", (Peer reviewed Persian / Farsi translation) (2018).
  • ·"Tackling Global Construction Claims in the Middle East", BCDR International Arbitration Review, Vol. 4, Issue 1, pp. 175-193 (2017).
  • ·"The Road to Qatar’s Construction of the 2022 FIFA World Cup Stadiums", IBA’s Construction Law International (Oct. 2016).
  • ·"Tips for Construction Contractors to Avoid Costly Missteps", Chadbourne’s Project Finance NewsWire and Lexology Online (Apr. 2013).
  • ·"Construction Law 2008", United States Chapter Getting the Deal Through (2008)."Construction Law 2007", United States Chapter Getting the Deal Through (2007).