ALB Dubai In-House Legal Summit 2019 | Thomson Reuters | 22 October 2019 | Sofitel Dubai Downtown, Sheikh Zayed Rd - Dubai - United UAE

In today’s evolving business environment, general counsel has evolved greatly over the years. They are called upon to scan the horizon for potential threats – legal, political, economic, technology or social, and to connect the dots between different teams to drive the business forward. As the saying goes, with greater opportunities comes greater responsibility. To deal with this, new kinds of competencies are required and expected from the legal function. How can general counsel ensure they are well-prepared and ultimately, how can they create real value for their organisations?In today’s evolving business environment, general counsel has evolved greatly over the years. They are called upon to scan the horizon for potential threats – legal, political, economic, technology or social, and to connect the dots between different teams to drive the business forward. As the saying goes, with greater opportunities comes greater responsibility. To deal with this, new kinds of competencies are required and expected from the legal function. How can general counsel ensure they are well-prepared and ultimately, how can they create real value for their organisations?

Why you should attend
• FREE* passes to in-house counsel, “C” level management executives and business leaders with access to full-day sessions
• Unique networking opportunities with leading legal experts and peers
• In-depth panel discussion sessions with some of the most distinguished corporate counsel in the region
• VIP networking luncheon and refreshments
• Detailed speaker notes and presentation materials

Target Audience
Chief Legal Officers, Chief Compliance Officers, CEO, Company Secretaries, Country/ General / Corporate / In House / Legal Counsels / Heads and Senior Professionals in charge of:
• Legal Affairs
• Company/ Contract Law
• Corporate Governance
• Corporate Affairs
• Legal Risk Management
• Compliance
• Regulatory Affairs
• Commercial and Enforcement Counsel

2019 Sponsors

Amna Sultan Al Wais
Chief Registrar, DIFC Courts

Chatura Randeniya
Partner, Afridi & Angell

Christopher Gunson
Partner, Amereller

Stuart Paterson
Partner, Herbert Smith Freehills

Nadine Stuttle
Managing Director, Legal Management Practice, Duff & Phelps

Kevin Wong
Senior Vice President, Cyber Risk, EMEA, Kroll, a Division of Duff & Phelps

2019 Sponsors

SILVER SPONSORS:
• Afridi & Angell Legal Consultants
• Amereller
• Herbert Smith Freehills
• Kroll

BRONZE SPONSORS:
• Al Suwaidi & Company
• App4Legal

SUPPORTING SPONSORS:
• dwf
• One Asia Lawyers

SUPPORTING ASSOCIATION:
• Canadian Business Council