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    RESOLVE 2022 – Abu Dhabi International Dispute Resolution Forum Watch on Demand

    The inaugural edition of RESOLVE 2022 – Abu Dhabi International Dispute Resolution Forum held last 16 March 2022 brought together over 2,000 local and global participants, representing the local and international dispute resolution community, as well as leaders from government, industry and academia.

    Browse the event brochure to find sessions featuring the speakers and topics.

    SPEAKERS

    Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi

    H.E. Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi

    Chairman

    Abu Dhabi Global Market (UAE)

    Linda Fitz-Alan

    Linda Fitz-Alan

    Registrar and Chief Executive

    ADGM Courts (UAE)

    Mohamed Hamad AlKuwaiti

    H.E. Dr. Mohamed Hamad Al-Kuwaiti

    Head of Cyber

    UAE Government (UAE)

    Essam AlTamimi

    Essam Al Tamimi

    Chairman

    Al Tamimi & Co (UAE)

    Emma Al Jahouri

    Emma Al Jahouri

    General Counsel - Group Finance & Regulatory Affairs

    Mubadala (UAE)

    Mohammed Al Mohtadi

    Mohammed Al Mohtadi

    Chief Information Security Officer

    Injazat (UAE)

    James Brady

    James Brady

    Partner

    Cleary Gottlieb Steen and Hamilton (UK)

    Paul Coates

    Paul Coates

    Partner

    Clifford Chance (UAE)

    Sam Karim QC

    Sam Karim QC

    Barrister

    Kings Chambers (UK)

    Mark Mangan

    Mark Mangan

    Partner

    Dechert (Singapore)

    Dino Wilkinson

    Dino Wilkinson

    Partner

    Clyde & Co. (UAE)

    Lara Hammoud

    Lara Hammoud

    Senior Legal Counsel, Group Disputes

    ADNOC (UAE)

    Zainab Kufaishi

    Zainab Kufaishi

    Head of MEA & Senior Executive Officer

    Invesco (UAE)

    Ibtissem Lassoued

    Ibtissem Lassoued

    Partner

    Al Tamimi & Company (UAE)

    Nick Peacock

    Nicholas Peacock

    Partner, International Dispute Resolution

    Bird & Bird LLP (UK)

    Simon Dodds

    Simon Dodds

    Of Counsel – Financial Institutions Advisory & Financial Regulatory

    Shearman & Sterling (UK)

    Christophe Reech

    Christophe Reech

    Group Chairman & CEO

    Reech Corporations Group (UAE)

    Jane Witherspoon

    Jane Witherspoon

    Bureau Chief

    Euronews (UAE)

    Joseph Kisrwani

    Joseph Kisrwani

    Group Senior Legal Counsel

    Etisalat (UAE)

    Bill Watts

    Bill Watts

    General Counsel & COO

    Abu Dhabi Catalyst Partners (UAE)

    Nasreen Bulos

    Nasreen Bulos

    Regional General Counsel, MENAT

    HSBC Middle East (UAE)

    Roly Stride

    Roly Stride

    VP Middle East & Africa

    Darktrace (UAE)

    Laurence Thebault

    Laurence Thebault

    Global Manager of Legal Regulatory & Leader of CSR & Sustainable Finance Legal Practice

    BNP Paribas (UK)

    AGENDA

    TIME

    TOPIC AND FORMAT

    8:30 AM – 9:30 AM

    Registration & Breakfast

    9:30 AM – 9:40 AM

    MC Opening Remarks

    Jane Witherspoon - Bureau Chief, Euronews

    9:40 AM – 9:50 AM

    Keynote Opening Address

    HE Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi - Chairman, Abu Dhabi Global Market

    9:50 AM – 10:50 AM

    Panel Discussion

    ESGs – Managing the tension between support and risk mitigation

    Observations on global ESG trends and what this means for shareholders and investors in the UAE and beyond. A focus on dispute resolution methods and how they can or should soften the impact. This will be a hard-talking panel that grapples with everything that comes with embracing these goals.

    Lead Panelist

    James Brady - Partner, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton (UK)

    Panelists

    Nasreen Bulos - Regional General Counsel, MENAT, HSBC Middle East (UAE)

    Paul Coates - Partner, Clifford Chance (UAE)

    Zainab Faisal Kufaishi - Head of MEA & Senior Executive Officer, Invesco (UAE)

    Laurence Thebault - Global Manager of Legal Regulatory & Leader of CSR & Sustainable Finance Legal Practice, BNP Paribas (UK) - Virtual

    10:50 AM – 11:20 AM

    Delegate Coffee Break

    11:20 AM – 11:40 AM

    Keynote Fireside

    Creating a legal and regulatory landscape to counter cybercrime

    With the ever-changing technological advancements, countries around the world are looking to create and ensure a safe and resilient cyber infrastructure.

    In 2020, the UAE government introduced the UAE Cybersecurity Council with the primary goal to protect and adapt to these rapid technological developments and ensure the continuity of business.

    What legislations have been developed since then, and what can we expect over the coming decade? What role does the collaboration between public and private sector play in strengthening cybersecurity for a nation?

    Speaker

    HE Dr. Mohamed Hamad Al-Kuwaiti - Head of Cyber, UAE Government

    Interviewed by

    Jane Witherspoon - Bureau Chief, Euronews

    11:40 AM – 12:40 PM

    Panel Discussion

    “Are you ready for us?” - A call from the FinTech industry

    Listen to industry heavyweights and respected dispute resolution commentators on what is keeping the Fintech industry awake at night with risk and the dispute resolution industry’s response so far, and understand how to get on board, accept the challenge and take a role in this fascinating sector.

    Lead Panelist

    Sam Karim QC - Barrister, Kings Chambers (UK)

    Panelists

    Mark Mangan - Partner, Dechert (Singapore) - Virtual

    Simon Dodds - Of Counsel – Financial Institutions Advisory & Financial Regulatory, Shearman & Sterling (UK) - Virtual

    Ibtissem Lassoued - Partner, Al Tamimi & Company (UAE)

    Christophe Reech - Group Chairman & CEO, Reech Corporations Group (UAE)

    12:40 PM – 2:00 PM

    Lunch & Networking Opportunities

    2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

    Panel Discussion

    The cyberverse – a new world of risks and opportunities in dispute resolution

    Whilst the free flow of information presents unique opportunities, global concerns around cybersecurity, data protection and privacy are increasing, and the law faces huge challenges to keep up with the pace at which technology continues to evolve. Hear from global cyber and technology experts as they seek to unravel the complexities of the legal and regulatory framework surrounding cybersecurity, data and privacy in the digital age, and how dispute resolution options may provide the necessary circuit breaker.

    Lead Panelist

    Dino Wilkinson - Partner, Clyde & Co. (UAE)

    Panelists

    Mohammed Al Mohtadi - Chief Information Security Officer, Injazat (UAE)

    Joseph Kisrwani - Group Senior Legal Counsel, Etisalat (UAE)

    Nicholas Peacock - Partner, International Dispute Resolution, Bird & Bird LLP (UK)

    Roly Stride - VP Middle East & Africa, Darktrace (UAE)

    3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

    Panel Discussion

    Towards the Next 50

    As the UAE formulates the development plan for the next 50 years, what are the biggest opportunities and challenges facing industry, and what is the role of the dispute resolution community to support the way forward? Hear from legal heavyweights who are based in the UAEs sovereign wealth funds and Abu Dhabi’s biggest industry players, as they crystal ball what lies ahead.

    Lead Panelist

    Essam Al Tamimi - Chairman, Al Tamimi & Company (UAE)

    Panelists

    Emma Al Jahouri - General Counsel – Group Finance & Regulatory Affairs, Mubadala (UAE)

    Lara Hammoud - Senior Legal Counsel, Group Disputes, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) (UAE)

    Bill Watts - General Counsel & COO, Abu Dhabi Catalyst Partners (UAE)

    4:00 PM – 4:10 PM

    Closing remarks

    The day that passed and the future ahead for international dispute resolution – RESOLVE 2023

    Speaker

    Linda Fitz-Alan - Registrar & Chief Executive, ADGM Courts (UAE)

    5:00 PM – 10:00 PM

    The RESOLVE 2022 Networking Reception

    provides you an opportunity to meet and network with the biggest names in the global dispute resolution industry.

    PARTNERS

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