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Join In-Person to Connect, Learn, and Innovate in Litigation & E-Discovery

DUBAI, VAE       22. NOVEMBER 2023

Rechtsstreit. E-Discovery. Vertragsverwaltung. Dokumenten-Management. Datenprivatsphäre. Internet-Sicherheit. Risiko. Beachtung. Führung. Regulatorische Angelegenheiten. Schiedsverfahren. Streitbeilegung. Forensische Untersuchungen. Betrug & Korruption. Wirtschaftskriminalität. M&A. Juristische Übersetzung. Cloud Computing. Blockchain. KI. Rechtstechnologie.

Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek,

Baniyas Road, P.O.BOX 476, Dubai, UAE

Location

DUBAI, UAE

Date

27 NOVEMBER 2024

  • Chief Legal Officer

  • General Counsel - Litigation

  • Head of Litigation

  • Chief Litigation Officer

  • Vice President of Litigation

  • Director of Litigation

  • Chief Compliance Officer

  • Cybersecurity Director

  • ​Senior Litigation Counsel

  • Managing Litigation Counsel

  • Litigation Manager

  • Litigation Attorney

  • Head of eDiscovery

  • Director of Legal Technology

  • IT Director – Legal Division

  • ​​Chief Data Officer

  • Director of Litigation Support

  • Senior eDiscovery Counsel

  • eDiscovery Manager

  • Senior Legal Technology Manager

  • Information Governance Manager

  • eDiscovery Project Manager

  • Law Firm Partner

  • ​Data Privacy Officer​

AIM & OBJECTIVES

The Global Litigation & E-Discovery ConfEx serves as the leading platform for legal professionals, technology experts, and industry leaders to exchange insights, enhance expertise, and shape the future of litigation and e-discovery. The conference aims to explore the intersection of law and technology, promoting the adoption of cutting-edge practices in the field.

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Key objectives include:

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  • Enhancing Knowledge: Providing the latest trends and insights through expert-led keynote speeches, roundtable discussions, and product demonstrations.

  • Fostering Innovation: Encouraging discussions on AI-driven e-discovery, data privacy, and cybersecurity to advance legal technology.

  • Promoting Best Practices: Sharing strategies for managing complex litigation and achieving regulatory compliance.

  • Encouraging Networking: Facilitating professional connections and collaboration among peers and industry leaders.

  • Showcasing Technology: Presenting the latest tools and services to help participants stay at the forefront of legal advancements.

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Through these objectives, the ConfEx strives to elevate industry standards and support the professional growth of all attendees.

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About the Speakers

Events 4 Sure & GeneralCounsel360 feature top-tier professionals from multinational corporations worldwide. These experts will deliver cutting-edge insights into e-discovery management, regulatory compliance, legal technology innovations, and cybersecurity strategies. Attendees can expect practical, actionable strategies, direct engagement with industry leaders, and valuable networking opportunities to enhance their litigation and e-discovery practices.

KEY SPEAKERS
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Ali Haidar

Head of Legal and Government Affairs,
Microsoft, UAE

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Yasser Aboismail

General Counsel & Head of Compliance MENA - Global Head of Group Human Rights Office,
Schindler Group

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Felipe Arboleda​

Regional Counsel,
CHEP (A Brambles Company)

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Sean Whitham​

Of Counsel,
Herbert Smith Freehills

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Faris Shehabi

Senior Associate,
Dentons & Co.

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Tawfiq Zuwayyed

General Legal Counsel,
Commercial Bank International

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Ali Katkhada

Group Chief Information Officer,
Deepa Group

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Premanand Velumani

Solution Consulting Manager,

Zoho

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Laura Thomson​

General Counsel,
Emirates Water and Electricity Company

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Raza Mithani

Managing Partner
Conselis Law

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Ahmed Zaki

SVP - Legal Affairs,
Al Hamra Group LLC

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Nick Jayna

Senior Manager | Forensic & Integrity Services, EY

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Abduraheem Padinhare Kayakalil

Senior Legal Manager,
CARS24

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Yannick Hefti-Rossier​

Senior Associate,
Bird & Bird (MEA) LLP

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Tasaduk Wani

Partner
Jassim Al Suwaidi Advocates & Partners

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Nicola Jackson

Partner,
Charles Russell Speechlys

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Randall Walker

Partner,
Hogan Lovells​​

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Darren Bradshaw

Head of Corporate law Practice,
Hussain Lootah & Associates

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Antonia Birt

Partner,
Reed Smith

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Scott Hutton

Partner, Head of Engineering & Construction
Hadef & Partners

AGENDA

(One on One Introductions & Meetings Format)

(09:00 AM – 04:55 PM Local Time)

09:00 AM – Onwards

Conference Registration & Networking Tea

Registration followed by networking tea with speakers, sponsors, and fellow delegates

09:30 AM – 10:00 AM

Registration followed by networking tea with speakers, sponsors, and fellow delegate

  • Welcome and event overview

  • One-on-One Introduction: Let the industry know you and your expertise

  • ​Speed Networking: Rapid connections between speakers, sponsors, and fellow delegates

10:00 AM – 10:50 AM

Collaborative Round Table Discussions

Maximizing Financial Impact: Leveraging Litigation and Contracts for Growth

  • Cost-benefit analysis of litigation strategies

  • Optimizing contract negotiation techniques

  • The role of compliance in financial success

  • Leveraging technology for contract management and litigation efficiency

  • Measuring the financial impact of contractual relationships

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Speakers:

Yasser Aboismail, GC & Head of Compliance MENA - Global Head of Group Human Rights Office, Schindler Group

Shaharyar Nashat, Executive Director Legal (Assets), Al Jomaih Energy and Water Co.

Aya Emam, Senior Legal Manager, Agthia Group PJSC

Abduraheem Padinhare Kayakalil, Senior Legal Manager, CARS24

Chehade El Kahi, General Counsel, Emarat - Emirates General Petroleum Corporation

10:50 AM – 11:40 AM

Collaborative Round Table Discussions

Risk & Compliance Management in Cross-Border Transactions and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments

  • Legal challenges and best practices in enforcing foreign judgments and awards

  • Managing cross-border risks: Contractual safeguards and dispute resolution clauses

  • International arbitration vs. local litigation: Which is better for cross-border disputes?

  • How differences in international laws affect contract enforcement and litigation outcomes

  • Strategies to mitigate legal, financial, and reputational risks in cross-border transactions

  • Case studies: Successful enforcement of foreign judgments in complex international disputes

  • ​​Managing investigations: Practical tips for successful outcomes

  • ​Compliance and Ethics programs under the radar: Towards a risk-free culture?

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Speakers:

Mohd Shahzaan Naiyer, Contracts Manager (Legal) Technomak Process Systems
Nicola Jackson, Partner, Charles Russell Speechlys
Antonia Birt, Partner, Reed Smith

Felipe Arboleda, Regional Counsel, CHEP (A Brambles Company)

Meltem Ozker Gunduz, Vice-President, Novo Nordisk

Sabrine Makkes, Director- Board member, Middle East and Africa Compliance Association

Sean Whitham, Of Counsel, Herbert Smith Freehills

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11:40 AM – 12:00 PM

Tea Break & Informal Networking

  • Engage in networking over tea with speakers, sponsors, and fellow delegates

12:00 PM – 12:20 PM

Exclusive Case Study Presentation

Presentation by Zoho

​Speaker:

​Premanand Velumani​, Solution Consulting Manager, Zoho

Sponsored By:

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12:20 PM – 01:10 PM

Collaborative Round Table Discussions

Trends Shaping Contract Law, Litigation, and E-Discovery in the Middle East

  • Impact of digital transformation on contract drafting and management

  • Cross-border litigation: Challenges and opportunities

  • E-discovery best practices in Middle Eastern jurisdictions

  • Regulatory changes affecting contractual obligations

  • The role of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in litigation​

 

Speakers:

Muhanned  Bukhatwa, Group Data Privacy Legal Counsel & Senior Manager, Emirates NBD
Eliana Fonseca, Head of Legal, Emirates Flight Catering

Ali Katkhada, Group Chief Information Officer, Deepa Group

​Faris Shehabi, Senior Associate, Dentons & Co.

Ali Haidar, Head of Legal and Government Affairs, Microsoft, UAE

​Nick Jayna, Senior Manager | Forensic & Integrity Services, EY

Yannick Hefti-Rossier​, Senior Associate, Bird & Bird (MEA) LLP

01:10 PM – 02:00 PM

Lunch Break & Informal Networking

  • Enjoy a networking lunch with speakers, sponsors, and fellow delegates

02:00 PM – 02:50 PM

Collaborative Round Table Discussions

Dispute Resolution Mechanisms in the Middle East: Legal and Contractual Approaches

  • Key dispute resolution frameworks in Middle Eastern jurisdictions

  • Comparing arbitration, mediation, and litigation for dispute resolution in contracts

  • The role of Sharia law in legal disputes and contractual agreements

  • How cultural factors influence dispute resolution in the Middle East

  • Drafting contracts with built-in dispute resolution clauses for Middle Eastern transactions

  • Case studies: Effective dispute resolution through litigation and contracts in the region

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Speakers:

Anna Kobzar, Legal Counsel, Seddiqi Holding LLC

Tasaduk Wani, Partner Jassim Al Suwaidi Advocates & Partners

Darren Bradshaw, Head of Corporate law Practice, Hussain Lootah & Associates

Cristina Amate, Head of Contracts and Legal, BEUMER GROUP Middle East

​Scott Hutton, Partner, Head of Engineering & Construction, Hadef & Partners

02:50 PM – 03:40 PM

Collaborative Round Table Discussions

Regulatory Compliance and Governance in Middle Eastern Jurisdictions: A Unified Approach

  • Key regulatory frameworks shaping litigation and contract enforcement in the Middle East

  • Governance and compliance challenges in regional and cross-border contracts

  • How regulatory changes impact dispute resolution and litigation strategies

  • Integrating governance and compliance into contract drafting and management

  • Integrating ESG: Incorporating ESG Criteria into Legal Strategies for Sustainability

  • The role of local and international law in shaping regulatory compliance efforts

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Speakers:

Abduraheem Padinhare Kayakalil, Senior Legal Manager, CARS24

​Ahmed Zaki, SVP - Legal Affairs, Al Hamra Group LLC

Halil Ibrahim Kardicali, Legal Director, Emerging Markets, 3M

Anuj Dhingra, Group Risk and Compliance Director, Al Masaood LLC

Imran Kazmi, Regional Head Regulatory Compliance & Data Protection, Habib Bank Limited

Juliana Pupo, Compliance Assistant Director & Data Protection Officer, Dar Global

03:40 PM – 04:00 PM

Tea Break & Informal Networking

  • Engage in networking over tea with speakers, sponsors, and fellow delegates

04:00 PM – 04:50 PM

Collaborative Round Table Discussions

Cybersecurity in Litigation and Contractual Agreements: Protecting Data and Managing Risks

  • Managing data breaches and cybersecurity risks in e-discovery

  • Cybersecurity clauses in contracts: What to include and how to enforce them

  • Legal liability in the event of data breaches: Contractual vs. litigation approaches

  • How cross-border transactions complicate cybersecurity issues in contracts and litigation

  • Regulatory compliance: Meeting cybersecurity requirements in contracts and legal disputes

  • Case studies: Legal outcomes and contract disputes stemming from cybersecurity breaches

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Speakers:

Sakshi Buttoo, Privacy, Cybersecurity & Data Protection Counsel, FIS
Cîhan Seuleiman-Morgan, Group Chief Legal and Compliance Officer & Board Secretary, Airtel Money Africa
Marco Fey, Senior Manager Data Privacy and Regulatory Compliance, Mediclinic

Alex Ford Cox, Senior Associate, Trowers & Hamlins LLP

Mohamed Negm, Senior Legal Manager, Agthia Group PJSC

04:50 PM – 04:55 PM

Thank You Note & Closing Remarks

A heartfelt acknowledgment of all speakers, sponsors, and global delegates whose steadfast support and active participation were instrumental in the success of this event.

*Program and Timings are subject to change without notice.

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Our event follows the “Speed Networking Meetings Format” which offers an unparalleled opportunity to forge new relationships, gather unique perspectives, and explore key issues that are of interest.

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TESTIMONIALS

"I had a great time as a speaker at the Global IP Confex in San Francisco, where I spoke about the 2017 USPTO Patent Plans. If you're looking for speakers in the San Francisco or Silicon Valley areas for future events, please feel free to contact me for potential speaking opportunities."

Thomas George

Senior Director, Patent 
Samsung Research America, USA

"I am grateful for the opportunity to participate as a speaker in this year's event, and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. I look forward to the possibility of working together in the future. Please find my responses to your questions below, and I hope you have a great day."

Ksenia Takhistova

Vice Chair, Director and Legal Counsel, CME Group of ACS NY USA

"I believe that the event has been beneficial for our business as we have received many potential leads. We are satisfied with the quality of leads we have received thus far."

Alex Adewunmi

Business Development Director, EMEA & MENA, Global Lingo

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