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EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

April to December 2024

Legal Jurisdiction and Business Governance
15 November 2024
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The Legal Jurisdiction and Business Drawing from his vast experience, governance. Topics ranged from ethical
Governance event, held on Friday, Mr. Manoharan shared compelling governance and lessons learned from
November 15th, 2024, at the Hyatt insights into the transformative role of major corporate transformations to
Regency Dubai Creek Heights, brought ethics in corporate governance, using structuring cross-border contracts
together leading experts, corporate real-world case studies to highlight effectively to minimize disputes.

executives, and legal professionals to the power of organizational integrity. The speakers also addressed the
discuss the intricacies of navigating practical challenges of resolving
legal frameworks in an increasingly The event also featured two disputes within UAE and international
globalized business environment. distinguished speakers. Mr. Simon jurisdictions and explored the impact
Astill, Chief Executive of 3PB Barristers, of legal frameworks on corporate
The event featured an exceptional presented on Cross-Border Commercial structures and ESG (Environmental,
line up of speakers who shared Contracts: Strategic Approaches Social, and Governance) practices.
their insights on critical aspects of to Dispute Resolution Clauses and
corporate governance, compliance, International Enforcement,”* offering The event concluded with an

and cross-border legal challenges. valuable perspectives on mitigating engaging Q&A session and
risks and optimizing dispute resolution networking opportunities, leaving
The evening began with an inspiring mechanisms. Mr. Syed Mujtaba members empowered with
address from Mr. Anthony O’Sullivan, Hussain, Founding Partner at Emirates actionable strategies to build globally
UAE Country Managing Partner Legal, provided a practical guide to compliant governance structures.
at Ernst & Young Middle East, navigating the UAE legal framework
who served as the Chief Guest. through his session on “Navigating This impactful gathering underscored
He emphasized the importance the UAE Legal Framework: Resolving the significance of aligning business
of robust governance frameworks Commercial and Financial Disputes in objectives with multifaceted legal
as a foundation for sustainable UAE Courts and DIFC.” His insights frameworks to thrive in a dynamic
growth and global compliance. equipped the audience with strategies global landscape. We look forward
for addressing the complexities to continuing these meaningful
The keynote address was delivered of UAE’s dual-legal system. conversations at future events,
by CA T.N. Manoharan, Chairman fostering collaboration, innovation, and
of IDBI Bank, on the topic “Ethics The discussions highlighted how excellence in corporate governance.
in Governance and Key Learnings: the interplay between local and
From Satyam to Tech Mahindra.” international laws shapes corporate

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