Training & Events
Notice: Owing to the global health situation and international efforts to prevent the spread of the Corona Virus (COVID-19), as well as the concern for the health and safety of our clients, it has been decided to postpone all training courses and events until further notice. If you have any queries, please contact Marlé van Sandwyk (marle.vansandwyk@lexisnexis.com).
Upcoming LexisNexis Webinars & Training
Employment Law in the DIFC in 2020 | 5 May 2020
05/05/2020 09:00LexisNexis, in collaboration with Clyde & Co and the DIFC Academy, is hosting a seminar on Employment Law in the DIFC in 2020, where we will discuss the following:
LEGAL ENGLISH COURSE: Communication and writing skills - KUWAIT Edition | 22-25 June 2020, Kuwait City
22/06/2020 17:00 - 25/06/2020 20:00English is the established language of the legal profession and it is therefore an essential tool for any legal professional, particularly when working in a diverse environment such as the financial hubs of GCC. This Legal English course has been designed to develop the participant’s language and communication skills in a legal context by focusing on the forms of English used in English law, and the use of skills such as drafting, interpreting and communicating, in order to assist in developing the effective and accurate use of legal English in practice.
LEGAL DRAFTING SKILLS: Contract Drafting - KUWAIT Edition | 14-17 September 2020
14/09/2020 17:00 - 17/09/2020 20:00This Legal Drafting Skills course has been designed to develop the participant’s communication and drafting skills in a legal context. It has a particular focus on the preparation for, negotiation and drafting of contracts and other commercial agreements. Therefore, it aims to provide legal professionals with the essential knowledge and skills required for practicing law in such diverse environments as the financial hubs of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.
Upcoming DIFC Training
Renewable Energy in the UAE and Gulf | 10 March 2020 | Online Training
20/04/2020 16:00The development of large-scale renewable energy projects has been identified as a national priority in several Middle East countries, including the UAE. LexisNexis, in collaboration with Dentons and the DIFC Academy, will be hosting a seminar to examine the legal and contractual aspects of financing, managing and implementing renewable energy projects.
Alternative Dispute Resolution in 2020 | 12 May 2020, The Academy at DIFC
12/05/2020 09:00LexisNexis, in partnership with Charles Russell Speechlys and the DIFC Academy, is hosting a seminar on the key developments in Alternative Dispute Resolution and cases in 2019 and look ahead in anticipation of major decisions coming in 2020.
Developments in Commercial Contracts | 9 June 2020, The Academy at DIFC
09/06/2020 09:00Effective and properly drawn-up commercial contracts are paramount to the success of any business. LexisNexis, in partnership with Fichte & Co and the DIFC Academy, will host a seminar that will look at several different elements of commercial contracts, providing practical guidance on what to look out for when creating contracts for your organisation, as well as how to deal with any issues that might arise.
Sports Law in the UAE and Gulf | 14 October 2020, The Academy at DIFC
14/10/2020 09:00The sports market has grown rapidly in the Middle East and Africa, and is considered the second largest sports market in the world. The Middle East is considered the prime emerging sports market and continues to grow and offer scope for development. LexisNexis, in partnership with Al Tamimi & Co and the DIFC Academy, will be hosting a seminar to dive deeper into the regulations and opportunities in the world of sports in the UAE and the Gulf.
Upcoming Business Law Forums
Qatar Business Law Forum and Awards 2020 | 10 November 2020
10/11/2020 08:00The 2020 Qatar Business Law Forum & Awards Ceremony is back in Doha!
Oman Business Law Forum (Fourth Edition) | 17 November 2020
17/11/2020 08:30After the success of previous editions of the Oman Business Law Forums, gathering over 100 people from the Omani legal and business community, LexisNexis, in collaboration with the Omani Lawyers Association and Omani British Lawyers Association, will host the 4th Oman Business Law Forum that will cover the latest legal developments and trends in Oman.
Kuwait Business Law Forum (Fourth Edition) | 26 November 2020
25/11/2020 08:30After the success of previous editions of the Kuwait Business Law Forums, LexisNexis, in collaboration with Al Yaqout & Al-Fouzan Legal Group, will host the 4th Kuwait Business Law Forum that will cover the latest legal developments and trends in Kuwait.
Past Training & Events
Webinar: How to Lead Through Change | 7 April 2020 | 4PM to 5PM
07/04/2020 16:00Webinar: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak and its Impact on Contractual Obligations | 6 April 2020 | 4PM to 5:30PM
06/04/2020 16:00Webinar: Leading and Motivating Teams Remotely | 31 March 2020 | 4PM to 5PM
31/03/2020 16:00Webinar: Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Employment and Data Protection Law Issues and How to Minimise your Risk | 30 March 2020 | 5PM to 6PM
30/03/2020 17:00Construction Arbitration, What you need to know! | 26 February 2020, The Academy at DIFC
26/02/2020 09:00Book Launch: The Gulf Cooperation Council : Institutions, Laws, Policies and External Relations | Bahrain - 25 February 2020
25/02/2020 11:30FIDIC: Pitfalls and Best Practice | 24 & 26 February 2020, The Academy at DIFC
24/02/2020 17:00 - 26/02/2020 19:008th ICC MENA Conference on International Arbitration - 17 February 2020
17/02/2020 08:30Kuwait Business Law Forum (Third Edition) - 27 November 2019
27/11/2019 08:30Oman Business Law Forum (Third Edition) - 24 November 2019
24/11/2019 08:30Lease Conference Istanbul 2019 - November 2019, Istanbul
21/11/2019 08:00 - 22/11/2019 17:00Sustaining a Career in International Arbitration: Questions You Never Dared to Ask! - 20 November 2019, Waldorf Astoria, DIFC
20/11/2019 17:30Behind the Scenes: Arbitration Proceedings - The Ritz-Carlton, 17 November 2019
17/11/2019 12:00Workplace Investigations and the Employment Life Cycle: What you need to know! - 12 November 2019, The Academy at DIFC
12/11/2019 09:00Qatar Business Law Forum and Awards 2019
12/11/2019 08:00Legal Drafting Skills: Contract Drafting - KUWAIT Edition - November 2019
11/11/2019 17:00 - 14/11/2019 20:00Investing in the UAE and Gulf: Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity Investments and Joint Ventures - 3 to 5 November 2019, The Academy at DIFC
03/11/2019 17:00 - 05/11/2019 19:00Complimentary Seminar: Conditional Payment Clauses – “Pay when Paid” or “Pay if Paid”? | 29 October 2019, Waldorf Astoria, DIFC
29/10/2019 09:00Exploring the UAE Hybrid Legal System with Lady Justice Sarah Asplin - 27 October 2019, DIFC Conference Centre
27/10/2019 10:00 - 15/12/2019 11:30Sports Law in the UAE and Gulf - 16 October 2019, The Academy at DIFC
16/10/2019 09:00 - 15/12/2019 13:30MENA FinCrime Symposium - 9 October 2019, JW Marriott Marquis, Dubai
09/10/2019 08:00Civil Law Training - October 2019, The Academy at DIFC
08/10/2019 17:00 - 29/10/2019 19:00Developments in International Arbitration with Gary Born: Beirut Edition - 4 October 2019
04/10/2019 15:30Developments in International Arbitration with Gary Born: Dubai Edition - 2 October 2019
02/10/2019 17:30Bahrain Seminar: Information Technology Laws and the new Bankruptcy Law - 18 September 2019, InterContinental Hotel, Manama
18/09/2019 09:00Arbitration trends: A perspective from the DIFC, TAHKEEM and an insight into arbitration proceedings at the local Courts - 4 September 2019, Ritz-Carlton, DIFC
04/09/2019 09:00Contract Drafting Workshop in Oman - September 2019, Oman
02/09/2019 08:30 - 03/09/2019 15:00Launch of the Laws of the DIFC Commentaries Vol. 3
25/06/2019 09:00LEGAL ENGLISH COURSE: Communication and writing skills - KUWAIT Edition
23/06/2019 17:00 - 28/06/2019 11:55UAE Civil Code Bridge Series
23/06/2019 17:00 - 25/06/2019 19:00LexisNexis/ACCME Iftar - Doha
22/05/2019 18:15SCORI 2019 (KSA)
29/04/2019 00:00 - 30/04/2019 23:00Legal Design Training
22/04/2019 09:00 - 23/04/2019 13:15Legal Design Conference
21/04/2019 18:00Introduction to the New Lexis Middle East platform
15/04/2019 08:30Evolution of DIFC Jurisprudence
26/03/2019 09:00Measuring and demonstrating value within in-house legal teams
14/03/2019 08:00ACC In-house Counsel Certification Program
04/03/2019 00:00 - 07/03/2019 23:00Legal Technology & Innovation Forum
18/02/2019 00:007th Middle East Aviation Conference
07/02/2019 09:00UAE VAT Programme
27/01/2019 17:00 - 04/02/2019 19:00UAE Civil Code Bridge Series
04/12/2018 17:00 - 06/12/2018 19:00Kuwait Business Law Forum - Second Edition
28/11/2018 08:30Oman Business Law Forum - Second Edition
26/11/2018 08:30Developments in International Arbitration
20/11/2018 17:30DIFC Annual Legal Gala
08/11/2018 20:00Saudi Law Conference
30/09/2018 08:30 - 02/10/2018 20:00THE DIFC FRANCHISE LAW
25/09/2018 17:00 - 02/10/2018 19:00KSA Labour Law
18/09/2018 08:30REAL ESTATE LAW with BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem & Associates LLP
17/09/2018 17:00 - 08/10/2018 19:00ACC Certification Program
03/09/2018 09:00 - 06/09/2018 17:00GDPR - General Data Protection Regulation
05/07/2018 08:30UAE Mock Trial
27/06/2018 08:30Kuwait Legal Conference 2018 - All you need to know on VAT & bankruptcy laws in the GCC
08/05/2018 08:30UAE Mock Trial
03/05/2018 08:30UAE Employment Law
23/04/2018 17:00 - 14/05/2018 19:00UAE Civil Code Bridge Series
26/02/2018 17:30 - 28/02/2018 19:30REAL ESTATE LAW with BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem & Associates LLP
06/02/2018 17:00 - 27/02/2018 19:00THE DIFC FRANCHISE LAW with BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem & Associates LLP
04/02/2018 17:00 - 11/02/2018 19:00Oman Legal Apprentice Program
24/12/2017 09:00 - 28/12/2017 17:00Kuwait Business Law Forum 2017
27/11/2017 08:30Oman Business Law Forum 2017
23/11/2017 08:30 - 25/11/2017 11:30Qatar Business Law Forum & Awards 2017
15/11/2017 09:00Corporate Counsel Seminar Middle East
26/09/2017 08:00AOL Conference on DIFC Law
11/09/2017 08:30