The Corporate Counsel Forum Middle East 2019 (CCFME) was a premier event held on April 18, 2019, at The Ritz-Carlton Dubai, Jumeirah Beach Residence, United Arab Emirates. Organized by ALM, the forum brought together in-house counsel, legal professionals, and industry experts for a full day of peer-to-peer networking, topical discussions, and interactive workshops. The conference aimed to provide vital insights across various key industries, fostering personal development, innovation, and strategic thinking among attendees.
Key topics covered during the forum included employee engagement, the evolving role of in-house counsel, and technological innovations such as cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and fintech. Other sessions delved into competition law, leadership and development, diversity benefits, key performance indicators, and building an ethical culture within organizations. These discussions were designed to equip legal professionals with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the complexities of the modern legal landscape.
The event featured a series of interactive breakout sessions, allowing participants to choose from topics like an update on Saudi Arabia's legal landscape, managing work-life balance, and strategies for handling cyber security crises. Notable speakers included Dr. Nasser Saidi, former Chief Economist and Head of External Relations of the DIFC, who delivered the opening keynote on managing an increasingly turbulent geopolitical climate. Other distinguished speakers were Amna Al Owais, Registrar of the DIFC Courts, and Simon Bradford, Director at Microsoft MEA, who discussed the future of courts and tribunals in the context of technological advancements.
The forum was tailored for in-house counsel, legal professionals, and corporate executives seeking to enhance their understanding of legal operations, risk management, and technological integration within their organizations. Attendees had the opportunity to engage with peers, gain insights from industry leaders, and participate in discussions that addressed both current challenges and future trends in the legal sector.
Speakers(24)
Ali Khalaf
General Counsel at Evolvence Capital
Amna Al Owais
Chief Executive and Registrar, DIFC Courts; Chief Executive Officer, Dispute Resolution Authority
Registrar of the DIFC Courts, overseeing operations and quality management, and Chairwoman of the DIFC Courts’ Users’ Committee.
Andrew Cooke
In-house Counsel at Flash Entertainment
General counsel at Flash Entertainment, with extensive experience in entertainment and media law in the Middle East.
Bapsy Dastur
General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer at Stolt-Nielsen Limited
General Counsel & Chief Legal Officer at Stolt-Nielsen, with extensive global experience in legal, compliance, and regulatory matters across various sectors.
Charlie Daalder
Lead Counsel, GM International at General Motors
Daniel Lima
Chief Risk Officer at HSBC
Dominik Engel
Regional General Counsel Europe, Middle East, Africa - Electrification at ABB
Regional General Counsel Legal & Integrity of Europe, Middle East and Africa and Global Digital Lead of Electrification Business of ABB.
Dr Nasser Saidi
President at Nasser Saidi & Associates
Francesca Gori
Managing Director, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific and LATAM (Growth Markets) at Accenture
Gregor Pannike
Group Head of Legal at Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group
Hazar Alzaki
Head of Governmental Affairs at Microsoft Gulf
Joanne Fischlin
Head of Corporate, External and Legal Affairs, Gulf at Microsoft Gulf FZ LLC
Experienced counsel with both private practice and in-house background, leading the Corporate, External and Legal Affairs team at Microsoft for the Gulf region.
Khalid AlAseeri
Chief Legal Officer at Riyadh Airports Company
Kiran Scarr
General Counsel at DMCC
Laurent Hensby
Head of Legal - Enablement & Integration at First Abu Dhabi Bank
Head of Legal – Enablement and Dispute Resolution at First Abu Dhabi Bank, advising various businesses and support functions.
Marina Pascolo
Certified EQ Practitioner at MV Coaching & Counselling
Mohamed El Roubi
General Counsel at GardaWorld International Protective Services
Nabil Azar
General Counsel and Company Secretary at Rakbank
Nasser Ali Khasawneh
Partner, Global Head of TMT at Eversheds Sutherland
Co-head of the global Technology, Media and Telecom (TMT) Sector of Eversheds Sutherland, with 23 years of experience in both in-house counsel and private practice.
Salah Mostafa
Head of Legal Middle East & North Africa (MENA) at Novartis
Simon Bradford
Cloud Technologies Director at Microsoft MEA
Vanessa Abernethy
General Counsel at Emirates International Investment Company
Wafa Derouiche
Vice President and General Counsel Automation and Connected Living Sector at TE Connectivity
Yasser Aboismail
General Counsel and Compliance Officer, MENA at Schindler
International legal counsel and business leader with 15 years of experience in top-tier multinational firms, managing all legal and compliance matters related to Schindler Group in the Middle East and North Africa Area.
Event Details
- Date
- April 18, 2019
- Location
- 🇦🇪 Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- The Ritz-Carlton Dubai, Jumeirah Beach Residence
- Pricing
- Pricing details not available
- Audience
- In-house counsel, legal professionals, corporate executives
- CLE Credits
- CLE accreditation pending
- Attendees
- Not specified