Presents

GLOBAL LEGAL & IP HYBRID CONFERENCE

Crowne Plaza, Dubai-Deira, UAE

The Intersection of Legal Innovation and Opportunities in the Middle East

Middle East | Dubai | 28th - 29th Nov 2024

LexTalk World is a dynamic platform for legal professionals, offering networking, discussion forums, learning resources, legal events, legal tech solutions, and continuing education. Empowering legal practitioners with connections, knowledge, and growth opportunities in a rapidly evolving legal landscape.

Agenda

DAY 1 - 28th Nov 2024

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Welcome Tea & One-on-One Introduction

9:00 AM - 9:15 AM

Keynote Speech: Role of lawyers to boost the sustainable and profitable growth of businesses

Dr. Yasser Abo Ismail

General Counsel & Compliance Officer at Schindler Group, UAE

9:15 AM - 9:30 AM

Keynote Speech: Transforming the Future of Legal Services

Chehade Kahi

General Counsel Legal at Emirates Petroleum

9:30 AM - 10:15 AM

Panel Discussion : Investing in the Middle East: Legal Frameworks and Considerations: Focus on legal considerations for foreign investors entering the Middle Eastern market, free trade zones, and navigating local regulations.

Sara Darazirar Vonk

Leader Legal & Compliance, Middle East, North West Africa and Mediterranean, LIXIL

Helen Grant

Group Legal Counsel, Middle East & Asia Pacific at DNV

Anna Kobzar

Legal Counsel at Seddiqi Holding LLC

Beatriz Gomez Nosti

Senior Manager, Legal Head for Middle East, Africa, Turkey & CIS (Travel Sellers) at Amadeus IT Group

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Networking: Hi-Tea & Refreshments

11:15 AM - 12:00 PM

Panel Discussion : Dispute Resolution in the Age of Technology: Explore the rise of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods, online dispute resolution (ODR), and the impact of technology on litigation practices.

Shilpa Bhasin Mehra

Legal Consultant

Tawfiq Adnan Zuwayyed

General Legal Counsel, Commercial Bank International

Galina Lyubcheva

Contract Management Consultant at Bosch Digital

N K Bhatnagar

Managing Partner, NKB LEGAL - Advocates & Legal Consultants

12:00 PM - 12:15 PM

Case Study Presentation: Tax Legal Aspect for Transfer Pricing & Technology

Monica Romelina Sijabat

Founder & Managing Partner at MRS Business Professional Consulting

12:15 PM - 12:25 PM

LexTalk: A quick speech by Industry Leader: From Ideas to Impact: How Law Firms Empower Startups Through IP, Investments, and Dispute Resolution

Anisha Mathur

Founding Partner
at Shepherd Law & Associates

Rahul Kumar

Partner
at Shepherd Law & Associates

12:25 PM - 1:10 PM

Panel Discussion : Employment Laws and Regulations in the Middle East: A Focus on Expatriates

Raghvendra Verma

Chief Legal, Compliance & Risk Officer, iSON

Ramy Rasmy

Assistant Manager - Litigation, DAMAC Group

Ahmed Nagy

Senior Legal Counsel at Emirates Islamic Bank

1:10 PM - 2:10 PM

Networking Over Lunch

2:10 PM - 2:50 PM

Panel Discussion : Mergers & Acquisitions in the Middle East: Analyze recent trends in M&A activity, cross-border transactions, and navigating the regulatory hurdles.

Aya Emam

Group Sr. Legal Counsel at Agthia PJSC

Mohamed Negm

Senior Legal Manager, Agthia Group PJSC

Mostafa Hussein

Senior Legal Counsel- (Corporate & Institutional Banking), Emirates Islamic

2:50 PM - 3:00 PM

LexTalk: A quick speech by an Industry Leader

3:00 PM - 3:15 PM

Case Study Presentation: AI and legal tech tools within the South African context and the broader international terrain

Sonali Menon Govender

Attorney - Head: Litigation & Estates Department at Maynard Menon Govender Inc.

3:15 PM - 3:45 PM

Networking Hi-Tea & Refreshments

3:45 PM - 4:45 PM

Panel Discussion : Cybersecurity and Data Privacy in the Middle East: Discuss the evolving legal framework for data protection, compliance challenges, and best practices for managing cyber risks.