6th Arab Lawyers Forum

Now in its 6th year, the Arab Lawyers Forum has grown from strength to strength and in response to the clear interest and enthusiasm amongst attendees and members of the legal community for greater international engagement is reaching a large database across major jurisdictions.

The ALF is unique platform to learn more about the latest insights, trends and most pressing issues facing today’s global legal industry. The Forum includes renowned speakers from a range of international jurisdictions, both within the Arab world and further afield.

With a range of interactive panel sessions and reputable keynote speakers the agenda will provide rich viewpoints and insights into the latest legal developments

Agenda

Agenda to be announced shortly

9:30 - 9:45
Welcome Remarks
Mubarak Al Sulaiti – Chairman of Al Sulaiti Law Firm, Head of Qatar Lawyers Association
9:45 - 10:00
Keynote Speech
Guest Speaker to be announced
10:00 - 10:45
Session One: Why resist AI? It’s too late!
Line Toukatli – Principal Corporate Counsel – Microsoft Qatar
Winston Weinberg – Founder and CEO - Harvey AI
Khalfan Belhoul – CEO - Dubai Future Foundation
10:45 - 11:15
Coffee Break
Session Two: Is the region keeping pace with ESG?
Ehab Elsonbaty (PHD) – Partner, DLA Piper
Vera Kolesnik – Head of Sustainability, Legal Affairs in Nestle Middle East and North Africa
Session Three: Are the MENA countries emerging as pioneers in attracting FDI?
Colin Milton – Deputy Director, Listing Department at Qatar Stock Exchange
Dr. Zain Al Abdin Sharar – Senior Legal Counsel, QICDRC – Qatar
Marwan Elaraby – Partner, Dubai Office, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
12:45 - 13:45
Lunch Break
13:45 - 15:15
Session Four: Comparative Approaches to Production in International Arbitration
Common Law vs. Civil Law in the MENA Region

Moderator

Ali Al Aidarous – Managing Partner, Al Aidarous Advocates and Legal Consultants

Panellists

Sultan M. Al-Abdulla – Managing Partner, Sultan Al-Abdulla & Partners
Sean Yates – Barrister & Arbitrator, Outer Temple
Alain Farhad – Partner, Head of International Arbitration, Mayer Brown, Dubai
15:15 - 16:00
Session Five: From Tradition to Trust: Should Family Businesses embrace Trusts to succeed?

Moderator

Ajay Wiltshire – Managing Director, Saffery Trust

Panellists

Mustafa Hussein – Managing Director & Chairman, Accuro Fiduciary
Rana Shasha’a – Partner, Deloitte Middle East
Andrew De La Rosa – Barrister at ICT Chambers
16:00 - 16:25
Coffee Break
Session Six: Is Sports & Entertainment a game changer for business growth in the MENA region?
Manal Rmeity – Legal Specialist, International Sports Law, Qatar Stars League
Mahmoud Abougabal – Partner, Deloitte Middle East
17:15 - 17:30
Closing Remarks
Essam Al Tamimi – Chairman, Al Tamimi & Company