As we mark 20 years in the Middle East, join us for a special edition of our Middle East In-House Counsel Day: Future-Ready Legal.
As part of our award-winning international WIN (What In-house lawyers Need) programme, the event will empower you with the knowledge, tools, and networks needed to succeed in today’s fast-changing regulatory and business environment.
Programme highlights
- Fireside chat with Edward Hobart, HM Ambassador to the UAE, and Vincent Keaveny, Senior Adviser at DLA Piper and former Lord Mayor of the City of London
- Actionable strategies to future-proof your legal function
- Unlocking the potential of legal tech & AI
- Key insights on crypto exposure for in-house counsel
- Practical guidance on third party due diligence
Tailored specifically for in-house counsel in the Middle East, the day will feature practical legal training, stimulating discussions and valuable networking opportunities.
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Programme
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08:30 |
Registration & refreshments |
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09:00 |
Welcome address |
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09:05 |
Opening keynote: Special guest speaker to be announced |
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09:20 |
Opening plenary session |
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09:50 |
Fireside chat: Navigating Middle East opportunities - trade, strategy, and global partnerships As global developments reshape trade and investment in the Middle East, businesses must stay ahead of emerging opportunities and risks. This session will explore global forces, regional priorities, the GCC Free Trade Agreement, potential bilateral deals, and how international partners - including the UK - can support growth in the region. Speakers:
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10:25 |
M&A spotlight session Speakers:
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10:45 |
Networking break |
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First round of concurrent breakout sessions |
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11:05 |
The perfect crypto storm: What every in-house lawyer needs to know As global finance transitions from traditional banking models to tokenised, decentralised alternatives, in-house legal teams are under pressure to advise on unfamiliar risks while supporting innovation. This session will unpack the legal and regulatory fault lines emerging from fintech disruption, token-based finance, and alternative funding structures - and explain why crypto exposure is now a board-level / C-Suite issue no GC can ignore. Speakers:
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Session TBC
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Second round of concurrent breakout sessions |
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11:50 |
From sanctions to supply chains: Practical insights on third party due diligence Gain practical insights into conducting effective third party due diligence, with a focus on evolving risk areas such as sanctions, criminal history, conflicts of interest, and supply chain vulnerabilities. This session will show how structured, adaptable approaches can be applied across different scenarios to safeguard both compliance and growth. Speakers:
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Unlocking the potential of legal AI Speaker: Rami Zayat, Partner, DLA Piper |
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12:35 |
Soft skills session: Special guest speaker to be announced |
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13:20 |
Closing remarks |
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13:25 |
Informal networking lunch |
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Speakers
 Edward Hobart British Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates |
 Ramsey Jurdi Partner DLA Piper |
 Vincent Keaveny Senior Advisor DLA Piper |
 Mona Lemp Partner DLA Piper |
 Andrew Mackenzie Partner and Head of Litigation, Arbitration and Investigations, Middle East DLA Piper |
 Rob Salter Partner and Global Co-Chair, M&A and Head of M&A Strategy DLA Piper |
 Adrianus Schoorl Of Counsel DLA Piper |
 Peter Somekh Managing Director for the Middle East and Africa DLA Piper |
 Adam Vause Partner DLA Piper |
 Rami Zayat Partner DLA Piper |
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