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War, Political Risk & Loss of Investment Claims

Chaitali Aggarwal — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:08:13 +0000

War, political instability, and geopolitical tensions are reshaping the investment landscape. But when investments are impacted by conflict, what legal protections and remedies are available?

Join us for an insightful webinar on “War, Political Risk & Loss of Investment Claims”, where leading legal and dispute resolution experts will explore the legal, commercial, and strategic challenges arising from today’s evolving geopolitical environment.

Our expert panel includes:
• Abhisaar Bairagi – Partner, Khaitan & Co
• Yogesh Baviskar – Senior Legal Counsel, Metso
• Divyam Agarwal – Partner, JSA
• Divya Jain Sood – Financial & Commercial Arbitration Expert, MASIN

Date: 28 July 2026
Time: 3:30 PM IST
Venue: Virtual

Register here –https://lnkd.in/dZRW_vwE

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Whisky, Evidence and Arbitration Event 2026

Chaitali Aggarwal — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:58:11 +0000

Last week, we had the pleasure of bringing together members of the arbitration and disputes community for an evening of insightful discussions, meaningful connections, and exceptional whisky.

Hosted by Sachin Kerur, CEO of MASIN, alongside whisky expert Matthew Fergusson-Stewart, the event explored the fascinating parallels between the art of whisky-making and the practice of arbitration – where patience, precision, evidence, and expertise are essential ingredients for success.

Set against an intimate backdrop, the evening provided an opportunity for practitioners, counsel, experts, and industry leaders to exchange perspectives, strengthen relationships, and engage in thought-provoking conversations beyond the formal conference setting.

A sincere thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to making the evening such a memorable occasion. We look forward to continuing these conversations and welcoming you to future MASIN events around the world.

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IT Development Disputes: What Goes Wrong And How Experts Prove It

Chaitali Aggarwal — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:03:22 +0000

IT Development Disputes: What Goes Wrong And How Experts Prove It

IT Development Disputes: What Goes Wrong and How Experts Prove It

Software and IT projects rarely fail because of a single issue. More often, disputes arise from evolving scope, undocumented changes, unclear acceptance criteria, missed milestones, and evidence that disappears during project delivery. This eBook explores the lifecycle of IT development disputes, highlighting how experts reconstruct events using technical evidence, documentation, and forensic analysis to help tribunals determine what actually happened. It also compares IT disputes with construction disputes, demonstrating why digital evidence requires a different approach to dispute resolution.

Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to frequently asked questions about everything we do.

What are the most common causes of IT development disputes?

IT development disputes commonly arise from unclear project scope, delays, changing requirements, missed milestones, undocumented variations, payment disagreements, and differing interpretations of whether contractual requirements have been met.

Why is evidence so important in IT disputes?

How do experts help resolve IT development disputes?

Why do scope changes often lead to disputes?

What can organisations do to reduce the risk of IT disputes?

Free Download Available Here

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Masin X Studio Legale Padovan

Chaitali Aggarwal — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:37:45 +0000

A sincere thank you to our speakers, moderator, and attendees for making “Arbitration Under Sanctions: Between EU Public Policy and Global Enforcement Challenges” an engaging and insightful discussion in Rome.

Co-hosted by MASIN in collaboration with Studio Legale Padovan, the event brought together leading arbitration practitioners and industry experts to explore the evolving impact of sanctions regimes on international arbitration, judicial sovereignty, public policy considerations, and the practical challenges of cross-border enforcement.

We were proud to have Rohit Singhal contribute his expertise as a speaker, and Ilenia Lombardi, LLM, skilfully moderate the discussion alongside a distinguished panel of international experts.

The thoughtful exchange of perspectives highlighted the increasing complexity of navigating sanctions-related disputes and reinforced the importance of collaboration between legal, commercial, and industry stakeholders in an ever-changing geopolitical landscape.

Valentine Chessa | Fabio Fagioli | Robin Oldenstam

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SCL Turkey 2026

Chaitali Aggarwal — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:08:14 +0000

Society of Construction Law Türkiye‘s 4th Annual Construction Law Conference brought together some of the sharpest minds in construction law, dispute resolution, and project management- and this year felt like a step forward for the entire field.

Our expert Panos Bertes took the floor on a topic that has moved from theoretical to unavoidable: Force Majeure Reframed: Impact, Evidence, and the Modern Delay. The discussion went beyond what Force Majeure means on paper- into what it actually takes to prove it, quantify it, and argue it in today’s disputes.

Great to have Sachin Kerur, Nikhil Tiwari, LLM, MCIArb., Can Korkut and Shweta Mahey on the ground representing Masin.

Looking forward to what comes next.

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Webinar: After the squeeze: Repricing long-term gas contracts in a post-crisis market

Chaitali Aggarwal — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:51:30 +0000

A huge thank you to our speakers and attendees for making our masterclass, “After the Squeeze: Repricing Long-Term Gas Contracts in a Post-Crisis Market,” hosted in collaboration with Lexology, a highly engaging and insightful session.

The discussion explored the commercial, legal, and economic factors influencing gas contract repricing in today’s rapidly evolving energy market, providing valuable perspectives on market fundamentals, price review mechanisms, and dispute trends.

Special thanks to Steven Finizio, Niall Trimble, Mark Mangan and Rohit Singhal for sharing their expertise and insights.

Missed the session or would like to revisit the discussion? Watch the recording here: https://lnkd.in/gKywV4ca

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ICC Switzerland Arbitration Reception 2026

Chaitali Aggarwal — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:46:56 +0000

We are delighted to be a Gold Sponsor of the ICC Switzerland Arbitration Reception 2026, taking place on 18 June in Geneva.

As one of the premier gatherings of the international arbitration community, the reception provides an excellent opportunity to connect with leading practitioners, counsel, experts, and industry stakeholders from around the world.

Representing MASIN at the event will be Ilenia Lombardi, LLM, who looks forward to engaging with colleagues, clients, and peers to discuss the evolving landscape of international arbitration, construction disputes, and expert evidence.

If you will be attending and would like to arrange a meeting with Ilenia Lombardi, LLM, please contact marketing@masinproject.com to schedule a convenient time.

We look forward to insightful conversations and strengthening connections within the global arbitration community in Geneva.

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Masin x Twenty Essex

Chaitali Aggarwal — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:41:48 +0000

A fantastic discussion at London International Disputes Week (LIDW) 2026 on the evolving landscape of Asia-related disputes and the growing role of London as a leading forum for resolving complex cross-border matters.

The session featured MASIN Partner Himanshu Batra, MCIArb Batra, alongside leading legal and arbitration professionals, sharing practical insights on the evolving landscape of Asia-related disputes.

Thank you to all the panellists for sharing their valuable perspectives on arbitration, litigation, and dispute resolution involving Asian parties, with a particular focus on India.

Thank you to Twenty Essex for organising this panel.

Sudhanshu Swaroop KC | Shwetha Bidhuri | Iqbal Khan | Sudeshna Guha Roy | Gaurav Pachnanda SA

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London International Dispute Week 2026

Chaitali Aggarwal — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:32:44 +0000

A full house at Rosewood London!

Thank you to everyone who joined MASIN during London International Disputes Week (LIDW) for our panel discussion, “Infrastructure Under Pressure: Facts, Evidence and the Role of Experts in an Era of Geopolitical Uncertainty.”

With global infrastructure projects facing unprecedented challenges arising from geopolitical tensions, sanctions, and supply chain disruptions, the insights shared by our esteemed panel could not have been more timely.

A huge thank you to our outstanding speakers for leading such an engaging and thought-provoking discussion.

The energy in the room was exceptional, and it was a pleasure to connect with so many leading professionals from the international arbitration community over cocktails following the session.

Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make it such a memorable afternoon.

Michael Arada Greenop | Brendan Casey | Stuart Blessing CEng MIET | Sachin Kerur | James Howells KC | Arjun Shah | Lucinda Butler | Ilenia Lombardi, LLM | Himanshu Batra, MCIArb

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Mobile Forensics in Dispute Resolution

Chaitali Aggarwal — Thu, 21 May 2026 10:08:38 +0000

What Your Phone Knows And What It Reveals in a Dispute: Understanding Mobile Forensics

In most projects today, the real story is no longer captured only in formal reports. It lives on phones where quick approvals, site instructions, and progress updates are shared in real time. The important decisions are often made in seconds through messages, calls, voice notes, or even simple photographs.

This shift has fundamentally changed how disputes are understood and proven. In many cases, the most reliable evidence is not found in contract files, but in the digital trail left behind by mobile communication.

Masin recognises that these phone records shape the factual narrative of a project. They often become central to resolving disputes with clarity and confidence.

Why Mobile Devices Are Now Central to Construction & Commercial Disputes

The communication is faster, more informal, and heavily reliant on mobile devices. The instructions are shared over WhatsApp, progress is captured through photos, and approvals are confirmed through emails or calls. All of this often happens without formal documentation.

This creates a new reality for commercial disputes. Mobile data often provides a clearer and latest account of events than documents. Thus, making mobile evidence increasingly decisive across regions such as the Middle East and Asia, and in international arbitration matters.

It has been recognised in global digital forensics practices, including guidance from NIST, that electronic data is no longer remains supplementary, it is often at the core of modern investigations.

What Data Can Actually Be Recovered from a Mobile Device

Mobile devices store an extraordinary amount of information, much of which can be highly relevant in a dispute. The most useful data typically includes:

Call logs and timestamps– establishing communication timelines

Messages (WhatsApp, SMS, Signal)– including deleted conversations

Emails and attachments– showing instructions, approvals, and decisions

GPS and location data– confirming presence at specific sites

Photos and videos with metadata– capturing time, date, and location

Cloud backups– from platforms like iCloud, Google Drive, and OneDrive

Application data– including financial apps, project tools, and communication platforms

Even if the data has been deleted, it can still be recovered using the right forensic methods. Professional Experts may use different extraction approaches such as targeted collections, deeper system-level recovery, or cloud-based analysis.

Where Mobile Forensics Changes the Outcome of a Dispute

Mobile data becomes most powerful in these situations that professionals encounter regularly:

Contractor communication disputes

Contractor communication disputes occur when parties disagree on whether instructions were given or approved. In such cases:

Message histories help establish exactly what was communicated
Call records confirm whether key discussions took place

Delay and disruption claims
When timelines and responsibility are disputed in claims:

GPS data can verify site attendance at key stages
Timestamped images provide real evidence of progress on the ground

Fraud and financial misconduct
When concerns arise around fund movement or misuse:

Transaction records from mobile apps can help reveal financial activity
Encrypted messaging can expose hidden communication patterns

These scenarios reflect a recurring challenge: traditional documentation frequently presents only a partial view of events. Mobile data helps bridge these gaps. It offers clearer insight into sequence, intent, and accountability. This aligns with findings from investigative bodies such as the FBI’s cyber division, where digital evidence plays an important role in reconstructing events accurately.

What Makes Mobile Evidence Admissible in Arbitration or Court

The value of mobile data depends entirely on how it is handled.

The evidence must be collected and preserved using proper forensic methods for it to be reliable. This includes maintaining a clear chain of custody and ensuring that the data remains unchanged throughout the process. Poor handling can compromise the integrity or make the evidence unfit for use.

The presentation of findings is equally important. Decision-makers do not want complexity. They need clarity. The evidence must be structured, explained, and supported in a way that stands up to scrutiny.

Standards such as the IBA Rules on the Taking of Evidence in International Arbitration, along with guidance from organisations like INTERPOL, reinforce the need for consistency, independence, and technicality. These are the same principles that emphasise strong expert evidence in any dispute.

How Masin Approaches Evidence-Driven Dispute Resolution

Masin approaches disputes holistically. Contracts, programmes, and financial records are essential, but they are only a part of the picture. Digital evidence increasingly plays a key role in understanding what happened.

Masin helps clients interpret complex data in a clear and practical way by combining:

forensic accounting,

quantum analysis,

and expert witness services.

Mobile evidence often complements and strengthens broader claims analysis when it is properly analysed.

With experience across the Middle East, Asia, and Europe, Masin regularly works on matters where evidence spans multiple jurisdictions and formats. Our focus remains consistent – to deliver insights that are robust, defensible, and aligned with the realities of modern disputes.

As the nature of evidence continues to evolve, one thing is clear: the answers are often already there, captured in the digital footprint we leave behind.

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