From Crisis to Continuity:
Legal and Commercial Strategies for Business Resilience

Join LexisNexis and DIFC Academy for a timely, expert-led session focused on strengthening organisational resilience through robust legal and commercial strategy.

In an environment marked by geopolitical volatility, supply chain disruption, and heightened regulatory scrutiny, legal professionals are expected to play a central role in safeguarding business stability. This 2-hour CLPD-certified workshop equips participants with practical tools to manage contractual exposure, align legal frameworks with business continuity planning, and support executive decision-making under pressure.

COURSE DETAILS

Date: 28 April 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (GST)
Modality: Online (Live via Zoom)
Accreditation: 2 CLPD Accredited Points
Speaker:Ahmed ElNaggar | Founder – The Jurist

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Define and assess the legal dimensions of a crisis and its impact on operations, contracts, people, assets, and reputation
• Apply a structured legal health check framework to guide executive decision-making during the first 48 hours of disruption
• Analyse contractual risk exposure, including force majeure, termination, and renegotiation considerations
• Evaluate regulatory, immigration, real estate, and investment risks affecting business continuity across the GCC
• Develop integrated legal strategies addressing governance, employer obligations, cybersecurity exposure, and organisational resilience

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Ahmed ElNaggar, Founder of The Jurist, is a seasoned legal practitioner and regional thought leader specialising in corporate advisory, regulatory compliance, and commercial risk management. He advises businesses across the UAE and wider GCC on navigating complex commercial environments and mitigating contractual and operational risk exposure.

TARGET AUDIENCE

This masterclass is ideal for:

• General Counsel and in-house legal teams
• Private practice lawyers advising corporate clients
• Corporate governance, risk, and compliance professionals
• Contract, procurement, and supply chain managers
• Senior executives responsible for business continuity and resilience strategy

Legal and commercial resilience is no longer optional, it is a strategic imperative.

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