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

(One on One Introductions & Meetings Format)

Litigation. E-discovery. Arbitration. Dispute Management. Contracts Management. Document Management. Forensics Investigations. Fraud & Corruption. White-Collar Crime. AI. Legal Technology.

Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek,

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

Location

DUBAI, UAE

Date

27 NOVEMBER 2024

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Who Attends?

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.

Key objectives include:

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.

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

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

Ali Haidar

Head of Legal and Government Affairs,
Microsoft, UAE

Yasser Aboismail

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

Felipe Arboleda

Regional Counsel,
CHEP (A Brambles Company)

Sean Whitham

Of Counsel,
Herbert Smith Freehills

Faris Shehabi

Senior Associate,
Dentons & Co.

Tawfiq Zuwayyed

General Legal Counsel,
Commercial Bank International

Ali Katkhada

Group Chief Information Officer,
Deepa Group

Premanand Velumani

Solution Consulting Manager,

Zoho

Laura Thomson

General Counsel,
Emirates Water and Electricity Company

Raza Mithani

Managing Partner
Conselis Law

Ahmed Zaki

SVP - Legal Affairs,
Al Hamra Group LLC

Nick Jayna

Senior Manager | Forensic & Integrity Services, EY

Abduraheem Padinhare Kayakalil

Senior Legal Manager,
CARS24

Yannick Hefti-Rossier

Senior Associate,
Bird & Bird (MEA) LLP

Tasaduk Wani

Partner
Jassim Al Suwaidi Advocates & Partners

Nicola Jackson

Partner,
Charles Russell Speechlys

Randall Walker

Partner,
Hogan Lovells

Darren Bradshaw

Head of Corporate law Practice,
Hussain Lootah & Associates

Antonia Birt

Partner,
Reed Smith

Scott Hutton

Partner, Head of Engineering & Construction
Hadef & Partners

AGENDA

(One on One Introductions & Meetings Format)

(09:00 AM – 04:55 PM Local Time)

Find Your 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

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?

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

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

Presenation by Zoho

Speaker:

Premanand Velumani, Solution Consulting Manager, Zoho

Sponsored By:

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

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

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

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.

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Senior Director, Patent
Samsung Research America, USA

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

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Business Development Director, EMEA & MENA, Global Lingo