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DUBAI, UAE
27 NOV 2025
08:00 AM – 05:30 PM Approx. Local Time
Venue:
Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek,
Baniyas Road, Dubai, UAE
KEY THEMES
Legal Innovation & Technology. Contract Lifecycle & Risk Management. Litigation, E-Discovery & Dispute Resolution. Regulatory Compliance & Ethics. ESG & Corporate Governance. AI, Automation & Legal Operations. Cross-Border Legal Challenges. Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC). Data Privacy, Cybersecurity & AI Regulation. Corporate Law & Business Strategy. Alternative Dispute Resolution. Legal Operations & Efficiency. Mergers & Acquisitions. White-Collar Crime, Investigations & Financial Fraud.
Who Attends?
The Legal Conference convenes 100-150 senior professionals overseeing areas such as contracts, litigation, e-discovery, legal innovation, regulatory compliance, ESG, investigations, white-collar crime, and anti-corruption within their organizations. The event also welcomes law firm partners and technology service providers offering innovative legal and technological solutions.
Corporate Legal & Compliance Leaders
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Chief Legal Officer (CLO)
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General Counsel (GC) / Deputy General Counsel
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Head of Legal / VP Legal & Compliance
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Chief Compliance Officer (CCO)
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Chief Risk Officer (CRO)
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Regulatory Affairs Director
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Head of Corporate Governance & Ethics
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Legal Operations Director / Manager
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Contract Management Director / Head of Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM)
Litigation, Dispute Resolution & E-Discovery Experts
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Head of Litigation / Litigation Counsel
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Chief Litigation Officer
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E-Discovery Manager / Director
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Head of Dispute Resolution & Arbitration
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Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Specialist
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Senior Legal Counsel – Investigations & White-Collar Crime
Regulatory, Ethics & ESG Leaders
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ESG & Sustainability Counsel
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Ethics & Compliance Officers
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Government & Regulatory Affairs Directors
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Chief Regulatory Officer
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Financial Crime & Fraud Risk Leaders
Technology, AI & Legal Innovation Leaders
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Chief Innovation Officer (Legal Tech & RegTech)
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Legal Technology Director / Manager
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AI & Automation Counsel (Legal Operations & Compliance)
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Chief Data Officer (CDO)
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Head of AI Governance & Compliance
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Head of Digital Transformation (Legal & Risk)
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LegalTech & RegTech Solution Providers
ABOUT THE SPEAKERS
Events 4 Sure & GeneralCounsel360 present a distinguished lineup of global thought leaders, featuring corporate in-house professionals from multinational corporations across diverse industries. These esteemed speakers will share invaluable perspectives and guidance on key agenda topics.
KEY SPEAKERS
Motilal Chaturvedi
Vice President
First Abu Dhabi Bank
Eman ElSharkawy
Ethics & Compliance Officer
AbbVie
Muhanned Bukhatwa
Global Data Protection Officer-Legal Counsel
Emirates NBD
Tawfiq Adnan Zuwayye
General Legal Counsel
Commercial Bank International
Yasser Sallam
Senior Manager - Regional Ethics & Compliance
Weatherford
Juliana Pupo
Compliance Director
DarGlobal
Riswana Gaswan
Director Legal & Board Secretary
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Njekwa Mwamba
Senior Counsel
Mastercard
Hani Bakry
Compliance Officer
Boehringer Ingelheim
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Cîhan Seuleiman Morgan
Group Chief Legal Officer & Board Secretary
Airtel Mobile Commerce BV
Purvi Patel
Senior Counsel - Strategy and Transformation
Nokia
Ahmed Zaki
SVP for Legal Affairs
Al Hamra Group LLC
AGENDA PROGRAM
(One on One Introductions & Meetings Format)
(08:00 AM – 05:30 PM Approx. Local Time)
08:00 AM – Onwards | Conference Registration & Networking Refreshments
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Kickstart the event with registration, accompanied by tea, coffee, and networking with speakers, sponsors, and fellow delegates
08:30 AM – 09:00 AM | Introductions & Speed Networking
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Kickstart the conference with high-energy networking designed to maximize connections in a short time.
Session Highlights:
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Welcome & Icebreaker – Quick introductions to set the tone for the day.
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Speed Networking – Fast-paced, informal exchanges to meet a variety of peers in minutes.
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Find Your Interest Group – Identify attendees with shared interests in litigation, contracts, legal ops and technology.
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Facilitated Connections – Meet key stakeholders, industry experts, and service providers.
09:00 AM – 09:40 AM | Collaborative Round Table Discussions
In-House Legal Transformation: Aligning Strategy, Risk & Efficiency
Solves: Outdated structures, disconnection from business priorities, reactive legal culture
Key Subtopics:
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Modernizing legal department structures
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Building legal KPIs that support growth
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Embedding legal in cross-functional decision-making
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Legal as a business enabler vs. risk blocker
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Managing hybrid legal teams across jurisdictions
09:40 AM – 10:00 AM | Keynote Address
Transforming Legal Through Technology, Talent & Trust – The Future of In-House Counsel
10:00 AM – 10:10 AM | Exclusive Case Study Presentation
(A service provider showcases innovative solutions addressing key industry challenges aligned with the conference theme)
10:10 AM – 10:50 AM | Collaborative Round Table Discussions
Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) & Smart Contracting: Innovation That Delivers
Solves: Manual workflows, inconsistent terms, slow deal execution
Key Subtopics:
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Building scalable contract templates and clause banks
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Using AI and automation to shorten cycle time
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Real-time contract risk scoring and tracking
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Post-signature performance and compliance
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CLM tools: what works, what doesn’t
10:50 AM – 11:10 AM | Keynote Address
Contracts, AI & Automation – Redefining Risk, Speed & Strategy in 2025
11:10 AM – 11:40 AM | Refreshments
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Enjoy a tea break while networking and engaging in peer-to-peer discussions
11:40 AM – 12:10 PM | Peer Connect: One-on-One Conversations
No panels. No slides. Just real conversations that matter.
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Challenge-Based Pairing: Sit with peers based on your focus area
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One-on-One Conversations: Engage in rapid, meaningful exchanges with professionals facing similar issues
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Move & Match: After each chat, connect with others at your table — then rotate to another for fresh perspectives
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Unfiltered Insights: Share real-world experiences, pain points, and proven solutions
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Cross-Industry Ideas: Explore how legal and tech leaders are navigating transformation across industries
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High-Value Networking: Build trust-based connections in a fast-paced, energizing environment
12:10 PM – 12:20 PM | Exclusive Case Study Presentation
(A service provider showcases innovative solutions addressing key industry challenges aligned with the conference theme)
12:20 PM – 01:00 PM | Collaborative Round Table Discussions
Cross-Border Disputes & Litigation Management: Cost, Clarity & Control
Solves: Forum complexity, external counsel cost, regulatory risk
Key Subtopics:
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Forum selection: DIFC, LCIA, ICC, or local courts?
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eDiscovery, evidence management, and tech tools
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Litigation budgeting and spend predictability
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Settlement strategies vs. reputational risk
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Handling parallel disputes in multiple jurisdictions
01:00 PM – 02:00 PM | Lunch Break & Informal Networking
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Enjoy a networking lunch with speakers, sponsors, and fellow delegates
02:00 PM – 02:30 PM | Industry-Specific Group Discussions
Join legal, contracts, and litigation leaders from your industry for a high-impact, roundtable discussion focused on sector-specific challenges—from contract management and litigation strategy to legal tech adoption and regulatory compliance.
Industries Represented:
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Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals & MedTech
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Financial Services, Fintech & Insurance
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Technology, IT & Telecommunications
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Industrial, Manufacturing & Engineering
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Consumer, Retail, Transport & Infrastructure
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Other Regulated & Emerging Sectors
What to Expect:
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Facilitated peer-to-peer discussions on your industry's top legal and operational issues
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Exchange insights on navigating regulatory shifts, technology integration, and efficiency challenges
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Leave with practical, sector-specific strategies you can apply immediately within your legal function
02:30 PM – 03:10 PM | Collaborative Round Table Discussions
Legal Tech & Legal Ops: Accelerating Performance Through Smart Innovation
Solves: Low adoption of technology, poor internal visibility, overburdened teams
Key Subtopics:
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Roadmap for tech adoption in legal departments
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Matter management, workflow, and automation tools
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Building a legal operations function from scratch
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Training lawyers to use tech effectively
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Measuring ROI and improving utilization
03:10 PM – 03:50 PM | Collaborative Round Table Discussions
ESG, Ethics & Governance: Legal’s Role in Driving Accountability & Trust
Solves: Regulatory uncertainty, greenwashing risk, ethical oversight gaps
Key Subtopics:
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Legal's role in ESG disclosures and sustainability claims
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Avoiding greenwashing: legal checkpoints
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Governance frameworks for ethical compliance
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Regional ESG mandates and investor expectations
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ESG risk in M&A and third-party due diligence
03:50 PM – 04:00 PM | Refreshments
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Enjoy a tea break while networking and engaging in peer-to-peer discussions
04:00 PM – 04:30 PM | Collaborative Round Table Discussions
Ethics, White-Collar Crime & Investigations: What GCs Must Watch in 2026
Solves: Rising enforcement pressure, internal fraud risk, and whistleblower complexity
Key Subtopics:
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Internal investigation protocols and red flags
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Navigating FCPA, UK Bribery Act, and UAE enforcement
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Managing whistleblower reports and retaliation risks
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Crisis communications and legal containment
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Legal counsel’s role in ethics culture shaping
04:30 PM – 05:00 PM | Live, Interactive Group Discussion
Real Talk: Contracts, Litigation & Legal Tech/Ops – Challenges Unplugged
Break free from the traditional panel format and immerse yourself in a high-energy, peer-led conversation. Attendees will self-select into one of three focused groups — Contracts, Litigation, or Legal Tech & Ops Transformation — to openly discuss real-world challenges, share industry-specific experiences, and co-create practical solutions.
Why You Should Join:
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Engage in candid, topic-specific discussions with peers tackling similar legal and operational hurdles
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Explore how different sectors are addressing contract delays, litigation cost pressures, and legal tech adoption
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Gain fresh insights from experienced facilitators and sponsor experts at each table
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Leave with actionable strategies, new ideas, and meaningful connections that support your legal function
05:00 PM – 05:10 PM
Thank You & Closing Remarks
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A heartfelt thank you to all speakers, sponsors, and delegates for their invaluable support and participation
*Program and Timings are subject to change without notice.
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