The Qatar Business Law Forum Conference 2023, organized by LexisNexis Middle East, is the eighth edition of this esteemed event, scheduled for November 14, 2023, at the Marriott Marquis City Centre Doha Hotel. This conference is held in collaboration with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry’s Department of Legal Affairs, the Qatar International Court and Dispute Resolution Centre, and Al Sulaiti Law Firm.
The conference will address key topics such as post-World Cup developments in Qatar, labor, regulatory, and corporate governance law updates, construction law and dispute resolution advancements, and the impact of digital transformation and LegalTech on the legal sector. These sessions aim to provide attendees with insights into the latest legal trends and challenges in Qatar.
In addition to the informative sessions, the event offers ample networking opportunities, including breakfast, coffee breaks, and a lunch session, allowing participants to connect with over 300 legal decision-makers. Notable speakers include Hilal Al-Khulaifi, Chief Legal, Regulatory & Corporate Governance Officer at Ooredoo Group, and Mubarak Al Sulaiti, Founding Partner of Al Sulaiti Law Firm.
This conference is specifically designed for Qatar’s in-house counsel community, providing a platform to stay updated on legal developments, engage with peers, and gain valuable knowledge pertinent to their roles.
Speakers(23)
Abdullatef Al-Mohannadi
Deputy Registrar at Qatar International Court
Catherine Martinez
Counsel at Crowell & Moring
Charbel Maakaron
Managing Partner – Qatar at Crowell & Moring
Dr. Jon Truby
Director at MENA Executive Training
Dr. Pascal Dutru
Advisor for the Minister for Digital Economy at Ministry of Communications and Information Technology
Dr. Thani Al-Thani
Founder at Thani Al Thani Law Firm
Dr. Zain Al Abdin Sharar
Counsel to the CEO at QICDRC
George Vlavianos
Partner at DLA Piper
Georges Abi Saab
General Counsel at Ooredoo Group
Guillaume Hess
Special Counsel at K&L Gates
HK Suresha
Senior Partner & Country Head at MASIN
Hanan Al-Hammadi
Head of Cassation Sector at Ministry of Justice
Hilal Al Khulaifi
Chief Legal, Regulatory & Corporate Governance Officer at Ooredoo Group
Kirk Durrant
Managing Partner at DWF Doha
Luigia Ingianni
Commissioner at QFC Employment Standards Office
Matthew Dicke
Partner at K&L Gates
Mohamad Fouad
Managing Associate at Sultan Al Abdulla & Partners
Mubarak Al-Sulaiti
President at Qatar Lawyers Association
Paola Kattar
General Counsel at KEO International Consultants
Paraskevoula Ntai
Legal Counsel at Essa Al-Sulaiti Law Firm
Rany Sader
Chief Legal Innovation Officer at SADER
Rosena Nhblatsi
Senior IP Expert at Qatar Research Development & Innovation Council
Sarah Haddadi
Head of Rule of Law at LexisNexis Middle East
Event Details
- Date
- November 14, 2023
- Location
- 🇶🇦 Doha, Qatar
- Marriott Marquis City Centre Doha Hotel
- Audience
- In-house counsel community in Qatar
- Attendees
- Over 300 legal decision-makers