Arif Hyder Ali, Founding Partner of AHALI Dispute Resolution, will be speaking at the upcoming BIICL (British Institute of International and Comparative Law) and Withers event: “State-Owned Enterprises and International Investment Law” — taking place 5 November 2025 at Withers, 20 Old Bailey, London.

The discussion will explore recent developments in treaty and contract arbitrations involving state-owned entities (SOEs) — from questions of legal personality and sovereign immunity to enforcement challenges and jurisdictional issues.

Arif will be joined by a distinguished panel including Ming Du (Durham University), Hussein Haeri KC (Withers), Yarik Kryvoi (BIICL), and Nērika Lizinska (State Chancellery of Latvia).