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(17)
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.
Aneeza Siddiqui
General Counsel and Company Secretary at ADNOC Offshore, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), UAE
An experienced and diligent legal professional with 10 years of post-qualified experience in oil & gas in-house legal practice.
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.
Judge Dr. Mostafa Abdel Ghaffar
Head of ADR at Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration, KSA
Over 23 years’ experience as a judge and counselor at the Egyptian Ministry of Justice; also Director of Judicial and Legal Studies Institute in Bahrain.
Julian Hodda
Assistant General Counsel at AECOM, UAE
Senior corporate lawyer with significant international experience in technology, infrastructure, and manufacturing industries.
Kiran Scarr
General Counsel at Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), UAE
An advisor overseeing all legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements for the world’s leading commodities trading zone.
Lubna Masoud
Head of Legal at Dubai Health Authority, UAE
Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, International Arbitration.
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.
Tarek Nakkach
Region Legal Counsel Middle East at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, UAE
Member of the Region Leadership Team and Governance Board for Channel Partners.
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.
Tony Thiaray
Independent Legal Counsel at Former Director of London City Airport, United Kingdom
Expert in providing legal advice to a diverse range of blue-chip multinational clients, SMEs, government agencies, charities, and public sector organizations.
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