The 23rd Edition of the World Lawyers Forum (WLF) GRC, Cyber-Security & Risk Summit 2026 is a premier gathering of over 500 legal professionals from global law firms, corporations, and government bodies. Organized by the World Lawyers Forum, a non-governmental for-profit organization established in 2016, the summit aims to promote legal discourse and address challenges faced by legal peers worldwide. This event is scheduled for January 19–20, 2026, in Dubai, UAE.
The summit will feature three focused tracks: Litigation, GRC & Cybersecurity, and Intellectual Property. Key topics include strategic litigation for international business, cybersecurity strategies and threat resilience, and the impact of artificial intelligence on intellectual property protection. Attendees will gain insights into emerging legal challenges, regulatory trends, and strategic dispute management.
In addition to the sessions, the event will host the Legal Excellence Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements across the legal industry. The summit also offers unparalleled networking opportunities, interactive workshops, and exposure to cutting-edge technologies, providing a comprehensive platform for professional growth and collaboration.
Legal professionals, including litigators, corporate counsel, compliance officers, and intellectual property specialists, should attend to stay abreast of industry developments, enhance their professional networks, and engage with thought leaders addressing the most pressing issues in the legal landscape.
Speakers(59)
Aashna Duggal
Chief Legal Officer at Girl Power Talk
Aashna Duggal is the Chief Legal Officer at Girl Power Talk, India.
Abdelghani Alhijawi
Head - Enterprise Technology Department at Dewan Architects & Engineers
Abdelghani Alhijawi is the Head of the Enterprise Technology Department at Dewan Architects & Engineers in the UAE, specializing in enterprise technology solutions.
Ahmed Nagy
Senior Legal Counsel at Emirates IslamiBankc
Ahmed Nagy serves as Senior Legal Counsel at Emirates IslamiBankc in the UAE, specializing in banking and financial services law.
Ali Alsarraf
Special Counsel at Jenner & Block
Ali Alsarraf is a Special Counsel at Jenner & Block in the USA, specializing in complex litigation and dispute resolution.
Alyaman Amer
Associate at Fish & Richardson P.C.
Alyaman Amer serves as an Associate at Fish & Richardson P.C., USA.
Anamika Sharma
Head of Legal Department at Seven Seas Hotel Dubai
Anamika Sharma is the Head of the Legal Department at Seven Seas Hotel Dubai in the UAE, focusing on legal compliance and corporate governance.
Anastasia Dronova
CEO at Legal Boutique
Anastasia Dronova is the CEO of Legal Boutique in Russia, focusing on legal consultancy and advisory services.
Arbnora Jashanica
ESG Advisory/ Board Director at The World Bank Group/ESG consulting firm
Arbnora Jashanica is an ESG Advisory and Board Director at The World Bank Group/ESG consulting firm in Kosovo, focusing on environmental, social, and governance strategies.
Ayman Al Ashry
Senior Legal Consultant at Hamdan Al Shamsi Lawyers & Legal Consultants LLC
Ayman Al Ashry is a Senior Legal Consultant at Hamdan Al Shamsi Lawyers & Legal Consultants LLC, UAE.
Ayush Hans
Legal Counsel at Bidfood Middle East
Ayush Hans is a Legal Counsel at Bidfood Middle East in the UAE, focusing on legal advisory and compliance.
Balaji Iyer
Advocate at CHAMBERS OF GEORGE REBELLO
Balaji Iyer is an Advocate at CHAMBERS OF GEORGE REBELLO in India, with expertise in intellectual property and commercial litigation.
Bandar Binthwayni
Co-Founder & Partner at Elaqat Law
Bandar Binthwayni is the Co-Founder & Partner at Elaqat Law, Saudi Arabia.
Bengi Su Karakoylu
Founder and CEO at Avokie.app
Bengi Su Karakoylu is the Founder and CEO of Avokie.app in Turkey, specializing in legal technology solutions.
Can Yildirmaz
Director of Data Privacy and Client Data Protection at Accenture
Can Yildirmaz is the Director of Data Privacy and Client Data Protection at Accenture in the UAE, specializing in data privacy and protection strategies.
Charanjot Singh Grewal
Legal & Compliance Consultant at XenonStack Private Limited
Charanjot Singh Grewal advises startups and growing businesses on legal, regulatory, and cyber-risk challenges in the digital economy, focusing on contracts, HR compliance, data protection, AI, and technology law.
Clen Cletus Richard
Senior Cybersecurity Manager at MBC Group
Clen Cletus Richard is a Senior Cybersecurity Manager at MBC Group in the UAE, focusing on cybersecurity strategies and threat resilience.
Céline Kanakri
Partner at BLK Partners
Céline Kanakri is a Partner at BLK Partners.
Despo Andreou
Director at Pyrgou Vakis Law Firm
Despo Andreou serves as a Director at Pyrgou Vakis Law Firm, Cyprus.
Dr. Ahmad Alozn
Founding Partner at Powerhouse Advisory Consultancy
Dr. Ahmad Alozn is the Founding Partner at Powerhouse Advisory Consultancy in the UAE, focusing on legal advisory and consultancy services.
Dr. Christin Riedel
Corporate Lawyer and Entrepreneur at Adesse Anwalte
Dr. Christin Riedel is a Corporate Lawyer and Entrepreneur at Adesse Anwalte in Germany, focusing on corporate law and entrepreneurship.
Dr. Mahdi Ebrahimi
Senior Legal Consultant at Abdulhamid Yousuf Albalooshi Advocates & Legal Consultants
Dr. Mahdi Ebrahimi is a Senior Legal Consultant at Abdulhamid Yousuf Albalooshi Advocates & Legal Consultants in the UAE, specializing in legal consultancy services.
Dr. Shamini K. Ragavan, SFHEA
Associate Professor of Law at University of Birmingham Dubai
Dr. Shamini K. Ragavan, SFHEA, is an Associate Professor of Law at the University of Birmingham Dubai in the UAE, specializing in legal education and research.
Edward Miller
Co-Founder and Partner at Madison Legal Ltd
Edward Miller is the Co-Founder and Partner at Madison Legal Ltd, UK.
Fadia Mubarak
Legal and GRC Advisor at Confidential Government Authority
Fadia Mubarak is a Legal and GRC Advisor at a confidential government authority in Saudi Arabia.
Faisal A. Siddiqui
Founder / Lawyer at Faisal A Siddiqui Law Firm
Faisal A. Siddiqui is the Founder and Lawyer at Faisal A Siddiqui Law Firm, Saudi Arabia.
Farbod Faribi Noorani
Attorney & Founder at Noorani Global Law Firm
Farbod Faribi Noorani is the founder of Noorani Global Law Firm in the USA, specializing in international intellectual property litigation and enforcement.
Gbiamango Yewawa
Attorney at Law at Yewawa Law Firm
Gbiamango Yewawa is an Attorney at Law at Yewawa Law Firm in the USA, focusing on international business litigation and legal complexity.
Ghassan Zeidan
Founder & CEO at Paragon Consulting Partners
Ghassan Zeidan is the Founder & CEO of Paragon Consulting Partners, UAE.
Hon. Mr. Justice Sanjay Kumar Singh
Judge at The High Court of Judicature at Patna (Bihar)
Hon. Mr. Justice Sanjay Kumar Singh serves as a Judge at The High Court of Judicature at Patna (Bihar) in India, focusing on judicial matters.
Hon. Mr. Justice Saurabh Srivastava
Judge at The High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh)
Hon. Mr. Justice Saurabh Srivastava serves as a Judge at The High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) in India, focusing on judicial matters.
Jaswinder (Jas) Sekhon
Director & Principal at Goldman Law
Jaswinder (Jas) Sekhon serves as the Director & Principal at Goldman Law, Australia.
Julia Kolomenko
Regional Head of Legal, EEMEA at SGS
Julia Kolomenko is the Regional Head of Legal for EEMEA at SGS in Qatar, specializing in legal compliance and corporate governance.
Jyoti Kumari
Patent Attorney, Founder at J Kumari Associates
Jyoti Kumari is a Patent Attorney and Founder of J Kumari Associates, India.
Jérémie Fierville
Partner at Signature Litigation
Jérémie Fierville is a Partner at Signature Litigation, France.
Karmanya Singh Sareen
Senior Partner at Kommit
Karmanya Singh Sareen is a Senior Partner at Kommit in India, focusing on cross-border innovation disputes and technology law.
Mahmoud Ragab
Civil Litigation Specialist at Emirates Islamic
Mahmoud Ragab is a Civil Litigation Specialist at Emirates Islamic in the UAE, specializing in civil litigation matters.
Manohar Samal
Principal Associate at Ratan Samal & Associates
Manohar Samal serves as a Principal Associate at Ratan Samal & Associates, India.
Marek Laskowski
IT Director (CIO) at Domanski Zakrzewski Palinka (DZP)
Marek Laskowski is the IT Director (CIO) at Domanski Zakrzewski Palinka (DZP), Poland.
Massyl Mallem
CEO & Co-Founder at PatentPlus AI
Massyl Mallem is the CEO and Co-Founder of PatentPlus AI in the USA, focusing on AI-driven solutions for patent management.
Michael A. Siem
Partner at Devlin Law Firm
Michael A. Siem is a Partner at Devlin Law Firm in the USA, specializing in strategic litigation for international business.
Mike Nanwani
Founder & Managing Partner at Nanwani Solicitors LLP
Mike Nanwani is the Founder and Managing Partner at Nanwani Solicitors LLP in Hong Kong, focusing on international litigation and arbitration.
Mohammad Fahad Shaikh
Director at KPMG
Mohammad Fahad Shaikh holds the position of Director at KPMG, KSA.
Muhammad Talal Farrukh Irfan Khan
Partner at United Trademark & Patent Services
Muhammad Talal Farrukh Irfan Khan is a Partner at United Trademark & Patent Services in Saudi Arabia, specializing in trademark and patent law.
Nasrin Qurashi
Founder at 8 Fold HR Consultancy
Nasrin Qurashi is the Founder of 8 Fold HR Consultancy, UAE.
Nawal Hend
Associate Lawyer at BSA Law
Nawal Hend is an Associate Lawyer at BSA Law in the UAE, specializing in corporate and commercial law.
Nota Pelekanou
Director at Pyrgou Vakis Law Firm
Nota Pelekanou is a Director at Pyrgou Vakis Law Firm, Cyprus.
Prabhakaran Ramachandaran
Chairman & Managing Partner at Lincoln Global Law Chambers
Prabhakaran Ramachandaran is the Chairman and Managing Partner at Lincoln Global Law Chambers in the USA, specializing in artificial intelligence and legal governance law.
Raghavendra Verma
Founder & Partner at Amadi Legal Consultancy
Raghavendra Verma is the Founder and Partner at Amadi Legal Consultancy in the UAE, focusing on legal advisory and consultancy services.
Richard Mack
EMEA Business Executive at IBM
Richard Mack serves as an EMEA Business Executive at IBM in the UAE, focusing on business development and client relations.
Robert Whitehead
Partner & Head of DIFC at Hamdan Al Shamsi Lawyers & Legal Consultants LLC
Robert Whitehead serves as Partner & Head of DIFC at Hamdan Al Shamsi Lawyers & Legal Consultants LLC, UAE.
Sachin Kumar
Founder and CEO at RiskMindz
Sachin Kumar is the Founder and CEO of RiskMindz, UAE.
Sachka Stefanova
Salary Partner at Taylor Wessing
Sachka Stefanova is a Salary Partner at Taylor Wessing in Germany, specializing in international business litigation.
Sally S-Flifel
Principal at Fish & Richardson P.C.
Sally S-Flifel is a Principal at Fish & Richardson P.C., USA.
Sparsh Arora
Senior Manager at Lear Corporation
Sparsh Arora serves as a Senior Manager at Lear Corporation, India.
Sunjay Bhatia
Attorney at Bhatia Law Firm, PC
Sunjay Bhatia is an Attorney at Bhatia Law Firm, PC in the USA, focusing on strategic litigation for international business.
Sushil Iyer
Principal at Fish & Richardson P.C.
Sushil Iyer serves as a Principal at Fish & Richardson P.C., USA.
Ulyana Antonich
Legal Consultant at Legal Boutique
Ulyana Antonich is a Legal Consultant at Legal Boutique in Russia, specializing in legal consultancy services.
Varun K Chopra
Managing Partner at VKC LAW
Varun K Chopra is the Managing Partner at VKC LAW, India.
Ziad Salloum
Managing Partner at Salloum & Partner
Ziad Salloum serves as the Managing Partner at Salloum & Partner, UAE.
Event Details
- Date
- February 15-16, 2026
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇦🇪 Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Waterfront
- Pricing
- $1,099 - $1,199
- Audience
- Legal professionals, including litigators, corporate counsel, compliance officers, and intellectual property specialists.
- Attendees
- 500+