As cross-border disputes become increasingly complex amid geopolitical uncertainty and evolving deal structures, Saraf and Partners took centre stage at London International Disputes Week (LIDW) 2026 through a series of prominent speaking engagements and co-hosted discussions. Partnering with leading international law firms and practitioners, the firm contributed to key conversations on international arbitration, contractual disputes, enforcement challenges, and post-M&A conflicts.
As part of the programme, Saraf and Partners participated in a series of panel discussions focused on international arbitration, contractual disputes, enforcement challenges, and M&A-related conflicts, contributing to conversations alongside leading international law firms, barristers, arbitrators, and disputes specialists.
Saraf and Partners jointly hosted a panel discussion with Stewarts titled Into Darkness and Beyond: Contracts Under Fire, examining the impact of geopolitical developments on commercial contracts, dispute resolution strategies, and enforcement considerations.
The panel brought together leading practitioners from across the legal and disputes community to discuss the challenges businesses face in navigating contractual relationships and disputes in uncertain geopolitical environments.
The panel featured:
- Rovine Chandrasekera, Partner & Head of Middle East Practice, Stewarts
- Mohit Saraf, Founder & Managing Partner, Saraf and Partners
- Sadique Mohd, Head of International Arbitration, Al Aidarous Advocates and Legal Consultants
- Mrinal Jain, Managing Director, Secretariat
The discussion covered a range of issues, including force majeure and frustration, suspension and termination rights, dispute strategy, evidentiary considerations, and the practical challenges associated with asset recovery and cross-border enforcement.
Additionally, Saraf and Partners and WilmerHale jointly hosted the panel discussion, The Post-Closing Playbook: Arbitrating M&A Disputes, which explored the growing complexity of post-acquisition disputes involving an India nexus with discussions focusing on geopolitical uncertainty, valuation shifts, evolving cross-border deal dynamics, and the resulting challenges in M&A-related arbitration.
The panel featured:
- Gourab Banerji SA, Barrister, Essex Court Chambers
- Mohit Saraf, Founder & Managing Partner, Saraf and Partners
- Steven Finizio, Partner, WilmerHale
- Sarah Vasani, Independent Arbitrator, Vasani International Arbitration
- Montek Mayal, Partner, Osborne Partners
Furthermore, Sudeshna Guha Roy, Partner at Saraf and Partners, participated in the panel discussion Insights: Resolving Asian Disputes in London, co-hosted by Twenty Essex and MASIN. The session brought together leading practitioners and barristers to examine Asia-related disputes, with a particular emphasis on India, and to discuss lessons emerging from significant recent cases litigated and arbitrated in London.
Sudeshna Guha Roy was accompanied by the following as panellists:
- Sudhanshu Swaroop KC, Barrister, Twenty Essex
- Himanshu Batra, Partner, MASIN
- Iqbal Khan, Partner, CAM
The discussion focused on recent developments in the resolution of cross-border disputes, drawing on practical experiences from recent matters and exploring opportunities for further advancement in dispute resolution frameworks and outcomes.
As businesses increasingly navigate disputes that span multiple jurisdictions, legal systems, and regulatory frameworks, forums such as LIDW continue to play an important role in facilitating dialogue and knowledge sharing. Through its participation across these discussions, Saraf and Partners contributed to conversations on some of the key legal and commercial issues shaping the future of international dispute resolution.
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