Conference

Thank you for showing interest in the upcoming 2024 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 2024: Marriott Marquis City Center Doha
Timings: 8:30 AM to 2 PM
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- Qatar Business Law Forum Gala Dinner & Awards 2024:  The St. Regis Marsa Arabia Island, The Pearl Qatar
Timings: 6 PM – 11 PM
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The 2024 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 – Company Matters
  • Second Session – Managing Property & Construction Disputes
  • Third Session – Important Developments in Dispute Resolution
  • Fourth Session – Adopting and Using AI in your Company and In-House Practice

A special thanks to our incredible speakers and moderators of 2023 Qatar Business Law Forum:

  • 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!