Presents
GLOBAL LEGAL & IP HYBRID CONFERENCE
Crowne Plaza, Dubai-Deira, UAE
Middle East | Dubai | 28th - 29th Nov 2024
The Intersection of Legal Innovation and Opportunities in the Middle East
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.
Key Highlights
1000+
Global Attendees
50+
Renowned Speakers
100+
Selected Awardees
30+
Learning Sessions
Advisory Board
Dr. Lalit Bhasin
President - Society of Indian Law Firms, India
Fayiaz Chaudhri
Chief Legal Officer at Tonomus
Charles N. Bowen
Adjunct Professor at Georgia State University College of Law, USA
Dr. Yasser Abo Ismail
General Counsel & Compliance Officer (ME & N. Africa) at Schindler Group, UAE.
Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India & Vice-President, Indian Society of International Law
Dr. Aman Trehan
Chief Portfolio, BD Licensing & IP Officer at Somerset Therapeutics LLC/ Somerset Pharma
Bhavin Mehta
Vice President and Head of Compliance MEA, Mastercard, UAE
Monica Romelina Sijabat
Professor at the Faculty of Economics & Business, University of Indonesia
Gaurav Mediratta
Group General Counsel, Landmark Group
Lily Tsen
General Counsel - Amcor Flexibles Asia Pacific
Karen Lee
Chair of Association of Corporate Counsel Australia Legal Technology and Innovation Committee
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Nandini Nair
Global General Counsel at L&T Technology Services Limited
Raghvendra verma
Group Head- Legal, Compliance and Company Secretary at iSON Group Africa - Leading IT and ITeS Company
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Dr. Shalinee Fernandez
Senior Counsel Global Operations Ansell
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Piyush Gupta
Senior Corporate Counsel at Singapore Airlines
Agenda
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.
Shaharyar Nashat
Executive Director Legal - Assets & Operations, Al Jomaih Energy and Water Co. Ltd. (JENWA)
Ahmed Kandil
Regional Ethics and Compliance Officer- MEA, MENARINI Group
Raghvendra Verma
Chief Legal, Compliance & Risk Officer, iSON
7:30 AM ONWARDS
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