Conference

Thank you for showing interest in the upcoming 2023 Qatar Business Law Forum Conference!

LexisNexis Middle East is pleased to host, in partnership with the Qatar International Court & Dispute Resolution Centre (LexisNexis Strategic Alliance Partner), the Ministry of Commerce & Industry's Department of Legal Affairs, and our exclusive Law Firm Partner, Al Sulaiti Law Firm, the 8th edition of Qatar Business Law Forum Conference.

Event Venue Details:
- Qatar Business Law Forum Conference 2023: Marriott Marquis City Center Doha
Timings: 08:30 AM to 02:00 PM
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- Qatar Business Law Forum Gala Dinner & Awards 2023: The St. Regis Doha
Timings: 06:00 PM – 11:00 PM
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The conference will cover Qatar's latest legal developments and will gather leading professionals from the Qatari legal and business community. The following topics are to be covered over four sessions:

  • First Session – After the World Cup: What’s in the Pipeline?
  • Second Session – Labour, Regulatory, and Corporate Governance Law Developments
  • Third Session – Construction Law & Dispute Resolution Developments
  • Fourth Session – Digital Transformation and LegalTech

A special thanks to our incredible speakers and moderators:

  • Benjamin Filaferro– Managing Director, LexisNexis Middle East & North Africa
  • Hilal Al Khulaifi Chief Legal, Regulatory & Corporate Governance Officer, Ooredoo Group
  • Abdullatef Al-Mohannadi - Deputy Registrar, Qatar International Court
  • Mubarak Al Sulaiti Founder, Al-Sulaiti Law Firm
  • Ricardo Cid Senior Legal Counsel, Essa Al-Sulaiti Law Firm
  • Matthew Dicke Partner, K&L Gates
  • Kirk Durrant - Managing Partner (Qatar), DWF
  • Mustafa Fakhoury - Partner - Corporate & Tax Law Litigation and Arbitration, Thani Bin Ali Al Thani Lawyers and Legal Consultants
  • Mohamad Fouad Managing Associate, Sultan Al Abdulla & Partners
  • Guillaume Hess Special Counsel, K&L Gates
  • Dr. Ahmad Hijal - Partner - Civil & Commercial Litigation and Arbitration, Thani Bin Ali Al Thani Lawyers and Legal Consultants
  • Amr Hossam – Head of Arbitration & Dispute Resolution, Al Sulaiti Law Firm
  • Luigia Ingianni - Commissioner, QFC Employment Standards Office
  • Paola Kattar - General Counsel, KEO International Consultants
  • Charbel Maakaron – Managing Partner-Middle East, Crowell & Moring
  • Catherine Martinez Counsel, Crowell & Moring
  • Rosena Nhblatsi Senior IP Expert at Qatar Research Development & Innovation Council
  • Georges Abi Saab - General Counsel, Ooredoo Group
  • Rany Sader - Chief Legal Innovation Officer, SADER
  • Dr. Zain Al Abdin Sharar Counsel to the CEO, Qatar International Court & Dispute Resolution Centre (QICDRC)
  • HK Suresha Senior Partner & Country Head, MASIN
  • Dr. Jon Truby Director, MENA Executive Training
  • George Vlavianos Partner, DLA Piper

Lastly, thank you to all attendees for making the conference a success. We look forward to welcoming you in 2023 for the 8th Qatar Business Law Forum!