Civil Law Training – October 2019, The Academy at DIFC

Expired Civil Law Training – October 2019, The Academy at DIFC

Attend the complete course and earn up to 10 CLPD points!

 

LexisNexis, in partnership with BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem & Associates LLP and the DIFC Academy, are pleased to announce the launch of a five-day series of courses that will focus on and explore the Civil Law System and compare it to that of the Common Law System and its influences.

CONCEPT

Civil Law is a fundamental cornerstone of the UAE Legal System. This practical five-day course will:

» Introduce the Civil Law tradition,

» Explore the UAE Civil Code and its provisions on personal rights and obligation,

» Provide an in-depth look at Mergers & Acquisitions in the Civil Law context,

» Provide an overview of the legislative landscape and regulations in Civil Law context, and

» Focus on the types of IP Rights in the UAE.

TARGET AUDIENCE

Legal Consultants, Advocates, and Corporate Counsel with business interests in the UAE.

Before we kick off with the series, on 8 October 2019 please join us for a cocktail reception from 4:00pm to 5:00pm!

PROGRAMME

Date & Time Topics to be covered Speaker
Tuesday, 8 October 2019

4:00pm – 5:00pm

Cocktail reception N/A
Tuesday, 8 October 2019

5:00pm – 7:00pm

Course 1: Introductory Concept – Evolution of Civil Law and distinction from Common Law

An introduction to:

» the Civil Law tradition and its referable system,

» the role of general principles and jurisprudence constant,

» how private law reflects in the Civil Law Courts system, and

» the evolution of Civil Law from advice given from Roman jurists to Roman citizens to a legal tradition adopted by 78% of the world’s legal systems.

Edouard Salwan
Wednesday, 9 October 2019

5:00pm – 7:00pm

Course 2: Personal Obligations & Rights

We explore the UAE Civil Code and its provisions on personal obligations and rights, the Law of Obligations and the different types of obligations and their sources, explaining the difference between “real” and “personal” rights.

Edouard Salwan
Tuesday, 22 October 2019

5:00pm – 7:00pm

Course 3: Negotiating and Structuring the Acquisition of a Company (How to negotiate a shareholders agreement, or an equity financing round)

An in-depth look at:

» Mergers and Acquisitions in the Civil Law context,

» the general duty to negotiate in good faith and its implications,

» the protection of the investor in the case of an equity financing round, and

» the right of first refusal.

Edouard Salwan
Wednesday, 23 October 2019

5:00pm – 7:00pm

Course 4: Intellectual Property Laws in the Civil Law Context

We kick off with an overview of the legislative landscape and formalities for protection, Federal laws governing the areas and treaties, registration process and enforcement. We will focus on the types of IP Rights in the UAE, i.e. Trademarks, Patents & Designs, Domain names, Trade Secrets, Copyrights. This introduction will be followed by an interactive case study session.

Munir Suboh
Tuesday, 29 October 2019

5:00pm – 7:00pm

Course 5: Property Laws in the Civil Law Context

An overview of:

» the legislative landscape and regulations in Civil Law context,

» laws governing the areas (Federal vs Local) and

» the registration process.

We will also look at the land department regulations and formalities, property and tenancy disputes, committees and comparison with intellectual property disputes.

Munir Suboh
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Venue:  

Venue Phone: +971 4 401 9324

Venue Website:

Address:
Dubai International Financial Centre, DIFC Academy Level 3 Auditorium 3, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

  • Course 1: Introductory Concept – Evolution of Civil Law and distinction from Common Law
     08/10/2019
     5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Course 2: Personal Obligations & Rights
     09/10/2019
     5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Course 3: Negotiating and Structuring the Acquisition of a Company
     22/10/2019
     5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Course 4: Intellectual Property Laws in the Civil Law Context
     23/10/2019
     5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Course 5: Property Laws in the Civil Law Context
     29/10/2019
     5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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