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10th Annual MENA Legal 4.0 Conference

by Marcus Evans

The 10th Annual MENA Legal 4.0 Conference is a premier event dedicated to advancing the legal profession in the Middle East and North Africa region. Organized by Marcus Evans, this conference brings together legal experts, in-house counsel, and industry leaders to discuss the evolving role of legal functions in a dynamic global economy.

Key topics covered include recent and upcoming regulatory developments across the GCC, data protection and regulation, the new arbitration law, VAT implications on business structures, technological advancements in legal operations, frameworks to combat cybercrimes, risk management strategies, and building robust in-house legal teams.

The conference features an esteemed lineup of speakers, panelists, and moderators, offering attendees opportunities for networking, engaging in interactive sessions, and participating in workshops focused on best practices in arbitration and dispute resolution.

This event is ideal for legal professionals, in-house counsel, compliance officers, and business leaders seeking to stay abreast of legal trends, enhance their knowledge, and connect with peers in the industry.

Speakers(11)

Abdullah S. Al Ghamdi

Governance Supervisor Lead at Saudi Telecom Company (STC), KSA

Member of the subsidiary governance team responsible for advising on governance and legal issues in the group’s portfolio of companies.

Dr. Zaid Mahayni

Group Chief Legal Officer at SEDCO Holding, KSA

Recipient of the General Counsel of the Year 2018 - Large Team award.

Emil Pellicer

General Counsel at Abu Dhabi Ports, UAE

Leads extensive process of standardization within the port that allows the commercial team to generate robust contracts.

Judge Dr. Mostafa Abdel Ghafar

Head of ADR at Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration, KSA

Over 23 years of experience working as a legal professional.

Nour Hineidi Kirk

Deputy Registrar at DIFC Courts, UAE

Over 10 years’ legal experience in Australia and the Middle East in international commercial arbitration and litigation across a broad range of sectors.

Paul Rose

Mediator and Arbitrator at ArbDB Chambers, United Kingdom

45 years of experience in private practice, corporate sector, and UK government; expert in Arbitration and Dispute Resolution.

Richard Phelan

Managing Counsel at Oman Gas Company S.A.O.C and Oman Oil Facilities Development Company LLC, Oman

UK qualified solicitor for over 20 years, with experience in the UK car industry, chemical industry, and oil and gas industry.

Shahab Ahmed

Head Counsel at Etihad Aviation Group, UAE

Over 15 years of extensive experience in commercial, corporate, and regulatory matters on a global basis.

Svetlana Tsareva

General Counsel and Business Integrity Officer – NAME at Unilever

Over 11 years of experience overseeing North African and Middle East countries.

Tawfiq Adnan Zuwayyed

Deputy General Legal Counsel at Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, UAE

25 years of experience in Middle Eastern countries with excellent exposure within the banking and international law firms globally.

Event Details

Date
November 12-13, 2024
2 days
Location
🇦🇪 Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Dubai, UAE
Audience
Legal professionals, in-house counsel, compliance officers, business leaders

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