Ibrahim Alturki

EDUCATION

• PhD Candidate in Law, University of Cambridge (2018-2022)
• Master of Laws, LL.M., in International Business and Economic Law (Distinction and Dean’s list), Georgetown University Law Center (2014-2016)
• Certificate in International Arbitration and Dispute Resolution, Georgetown University Law Center (2014-2016)
• Bachelor of Science in Islamic Law (First-class Honours), Qassim University (2006-2010)

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Lecturer in Commercial Law, Qassim University (2011-Present)
• Legal Intern, International Finance Corporation at the World Bank Group (May 2015-August 2015)
• Trainee Lawyer, a boutique law firm in Saudi Arabia (2009-2011)

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

• The Associated Risks with Sukuk Al-Istisna’: an International Context

Investigated the risks associated with Sukuk Al-Istisna’, which is one of Islamic Finance products, in an international context, and suggested strategies to overcome those risks.

• The Role of the New Saudi Arbitration Center

Analysed the arbitration reality in Saudi Arabia; Anticipated and suggested the role of the new Saudi Arbitration Center based on the provided analysis.

• Administrative Judicial Decision on Trademark Copyright in Saudi Arabia

Investigated the administrative judicial decision-making process for companies whose trademarks have been used illegally.

• Blood Money in Islamic Law: Between Punishment and Compensation

Investigated the purpose of blood money in Saudi Arabia law, and whether it constitutes punishment or compensation.

ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES

• President, Cambridge Arbitration Society, CUArb (2020-Present)
• Coach, the Cambridge Willem C. Vis Moot Team (2019-Present)
• Managing Editor, Cambridge International Law Journal (2019-2020)
• Founding Board Member, Cambridge Arbitration Society -CUArb- (2019-2020)
• Blog Editor, Cambridge International Law Journal (2018-2019)
• Board member, Georgetown International Arbitration Society (2015-2016)
• Member, Graduate Program Committee at Georgetown University Law Centre (student-faculty committee) (2015-2016)
• Board Member, Student Funds Council at Qassim University (student-faculty board) (2008-2010)