On February 4, 2026, hosted the webinar "Redrawing the Risk Map: Legal Exposure in the Middle East," featuring a panel of legal experts discussing the evolving risk landscape in the region. The panel included Filippo Cossalter, Head of Legal Europe, Middle East and Africa at Ericsson; Tanya De Villiers, Global Legal Director at Aramex; Maude El Khoury, General Counsel at Sunset Hospitality; and Randa Salah, MEA Lead Counsel at IBM Consulting.
The webinar addressed key themes such as the impact of geopolitical volatility on legal and business decision-making, the evolving role of in-house lawyers from reactive risk blockers to proactive strategic partners, and the dual role of AI as both a risk factor and a tool for risk management. Discussions also focused on the importance of translating legal risks into business impacts for boards and businesses.
The event provided practical insights into adapting to rapid regulatory changes, increased enforcement activity, and geopolitical complexities in the Middle East. It emphasized the need for legal teams to develop flexible structures, localized supply chains, and robust trade-compliance frameworks to navigate the new normal of geopolitical volatility.
This webinar was particularly relevant for in-house legal teams, general counsels, and legal professionals operating in or throughout the Middle East, offering strategies to redefine and manage risk in a volatile geopolitical and technological environment.
Speakers(5)
Filippo Cossalter
Head of Legal Europe, Middle East and Africa at Ericsson
Filippo Cossalter is the Head of Legal for Europe, Middle East, and Africa at Ericsson, overseeing legal compliance and supporting business growth across the region.
Jack Womack
In-house and Regulatory Reporter at Law.com
Jack Womack is an In-house and Regulatory Reporter at Law.com, leading discussions on legal developments and regulatory changes.
Maude El Khoury
General Counsel at Sunset Hospitality
Maude El Khoury is the General Counsel at Sunset Hospitality, providing legal guidance and overseeing compliance matters for the company.
Randa Salah
MEA Lead Counsel at IBM Consulting
Randa Salah is the MEA Lead Counsel at IBM Consulting, responsible for legal operations and compliance across the Middle East and Africa.
Tanya De Villiers
Global Legal Director at Aramex
Tanya De Villiers serves as the Global Legal Director at Aramex, managing legal affairs and ensuring regulatory compliance worldwide.
Event Details
- Date
- February 4, 2026
- Location
- Virtual
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- In-house legal teams, general counsels, legal professionals operating in the Middle East