The Middle East GC Summit 2024 is an inaugural event organized by Law Ninjas, a global community of legal professionals. Scheduled for October 24, 2024, in Dubai, this full-day summit aims to bring together General Counsels and senior legal leaders from the region to engage in interactive discussions on pressing issues facing the legal industry.
The summit's agenda includes a series of panel discussions and keynote addresses covering topics such as talent recruitment and retention, conducting internal investigations, building robust governance and compliance programs, enhancing efficiency within legal teams, navigating the ESG landscape, and identifying key risks in M&A transactions. Each session is designed to provide practical insights and strategies for legal professionals operating in the Middle East.
In addition to the educational sessions, the event offers ample networking opportunities, including a 'Ninja Night' afterparty, allowing attendees to connect with peers, industry experts, and thought leaders. The summit will feature a diverse lineup of speakers and moderators, including prominent General Counsels and legal executives from various sectors.
This summit is ideal for General Counsels, in-house legal teams, compliance officers, and other senior legal professionals seeking to stay abreast of industry trends, share best practices, and expand their professional networks within the Middle East's legal community.
Speakers(26)
Abena Danso Allotey
Head Legal, Middle East and Africa at Sandoz
Abena Danso Allotey serves as the Head of Legal for the Middle East and Africa at Sandoz.
Abhira Gonge
Director, Head of M&A Legal (Europe & APAC) at Delivery Hero
Abhira Gonge is the Director and Head of M&A Legal for Europe and APAC at Delivery Hero.
Akeela Bharuchi
Head of Middle East at Equiom Group
Akeela Bharuchi serves as the Head of Middle East at Equiom Group.
Andrita Maharaj
Head of Legal – Middle East and Africa at TMF Group
Andrita Maharaj serves as the Head of Legal for the Middle East and Africa at TMF Group.
Aneesh Garg
General Counsel at Jumbo Electronics
Aneesh Garg serves as the General Counsel at Jumbo Electronics.
Ankita Singh Malhotra
General Counsel & Company Secretary at the ENTERTAINER
Ankita Singh Malhotra is the General Counsel and Company Secretary at the ENTERTAINER.
Berenice K Thaver
General Manager, Legal & Regulatory Affairs at MTN Group
Berenice K Thaver holds the position of General Manager for Legal & Regulatory Affairs at MTN Group.
Dina Ammar
Legal and Compliance Director at MSD
Dina Ammar is the Legal and Compliance Director at MSD.
Emilia Law
Head of Legal, MEA, Innovative Medicines at Novartis
Emilia Law holds the position of Head of Legal for MEA in Innovative Medicines at Novartis.
Emma El Meligi
Chief Legal Counsel, MENAP at Mondelez International
Emma El Meligi is the Chief Legal Counsel for the Middle East, North Africa, and Pakistan at Mondelez International.
Esha Chatterjee
Head of Legal at Asian Cricket Council
Esha Chatterjee is the Head of Legal at the Asian Cricket Council.
Gaurav Mediratta
Group General Counsel at Landmark Group
Gaurav Mediratta is the Group General Counsel at Landmark Group.
Lidia Kamleh
Chief Legal Officer at Dubai Future Foundation
Lidia Kamleh serves as the Chief Legal Officer at Dubai Future Foundation.
Marco Schikore
Regional Legal Manager for Smart Infrastructure in Middle East at Siemens
Marco Schikore is the Regional Legal Manager for Smart Infrastructure in the Middle East at Siemens.
Mostafa Shawky
Group General Counsel at Hassan Allam Holding
Mostafa Shawky is the Group General Counsel at Hassan Allam Holding.
Moutaz Abdullat
Head of Legal, GCC at Ferrero
Moutaz Abdullat serves as the Head of Legal for the GCC region at Ferrero.
Nasim Bazari
Corporate Counsel at Amazon
Nasim Bazari serves as Corporate Counsel at Amazon.
Navdeep Choudhary
Chief Legal Officer, India at Yum! Brands
Navdeep Choudhary serves as the Chief Legal Officer for India at Yum! Brands.
Oonagh van den Berg
CEO and Founder at RAW Compliance
Oonagh van den Berg is the CEO and Founder of RAW Compliance.
Rajat Rajvanshi
Head of Legal at Sobha Realty
Rajat Rajvanshi holds the position of Head of Legal at Sobha Realty.
Riswana Gaswan
Head of Legal at imdaad
Riswana Gaswan holds the position of Head of Legal at imdaad.
Roula Khaled
General Counsel - Head of Legal and Compliance Department at Khazna Data Centers
Roula Khaled is the General Counsel and Head of the Legal and Compliance Department at Khazna Data Centers.
Uzair Zehgeer
Head of Legal at Tamkeen
Uzair Zehgeer serves as the Head of Legal at Tamkeen.
Vera Kolesnik
General Counsel and Compliance Officer, Middle East and North Africa at Nestlé
Vera Kolesnik is the General Counsel and Compliance Officer for the Middle East and North Africa at Nestlé.
Vinodh Kumar
Head - Legal, GCC at Aster DM Healthcare
Vinodh Kumar holds the position of Head of Legal for the GCC region at Aster DM Healthcare.
Yosr Hamza
Director, Legal & Compliance, Middle East at Gartner
Yosr Hamza is the Director of Legal & Compliance for the Middle East at Gartner.
Event Details
- Date
- May 15, 2024
- Location
- 🇦🇪 Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Afridi & Angell
- Audience
- General Counsels, in-house legal teams, compliance officers, senior legal professionals