CBBG Group, A Vertex Company (CBBG), is pleased to announce that Ivana Kocheva, Managing Director, will speak at the ArbitralWomen YAWP Breakfast Event in a session titled: “How to Effectively Kickstart Your Arbitration: Practical Tips,” at 9AM on November 14, 2025, at the Dubai International Finance Centre (DIFC) during Dubai Arbitration Week.
Hosted annually, Dubai Arbitration Week is one of the largest international gatherings for arbitration professionals, connecting practitioners, experts, and institutions from around the world. This year’s YAWP Breakfast Event, organized by ArbitralWomen, will guide participants through the essential early steps in arbitration, including appointing the tribunal, managing costs, choosing the style of proceedings, and preparing for a case management conference.
Ivana will join a distinguished panel of speakers, including:
- Helen Graham, General Counsel, Dutco Group
- Sadaff Habib, Independent Arbitrator
- Magda Kofluk, Partner, Trowers & Hamlins (Moderator)
- Rebeca Mosquera, President, ArbitralWomen
As a key sponsor of this session, CBBG promotes knowledge exchange and professional collaboration within the global dispute resolution community. Ivana will join a panel of accomplished speakers to share insights and practical strategies for effectively managing arbitration processes.
For more details about the event, visit: https://arbitralwomen.org/events/all-events/non-arbitralwomen-free/yawp-breakfast-event-how-to-effectively-kickstart-your-arbitration-practical-tips
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The Author
Ivana Kocheva
Managing Director, Forensics
Ivana is an RICS-Registered Delay Expert specializing in forensic delay analysis, claims, and dispute resolution across major Middle East projects.