Join us for an engaging ICC YAAF Fireside Chat featuring two dynamic sessions:
The first will spotlight Essam Al Tamimi, founding partner of Al Tamimi & Company, one of the region's leading law firms. Essam will share his journey of building a successful arbitration career, establishing numerous offices, and shaping the legal landscape in the region.
The second session will offer insights from the next generation, with Girgis Abd El-Shahid, former ICC Court Member, and a leading arbitration practitioner. Girgis will provide a fresh perspective on navigating the field, highlighting challenges and opportunities for young practitioners.
This event promises to deliver invaluable wisdom and inspiration from two influential figures at different stages of their arbitration careers.
Objectives:
This ICC YAAF event is designed to provide participants with:
- Insightful Career Lessons: Gain practical knowledge and inspiration from two distinguished arbitration professionals representing different stages of career development.
- Regional Perspectives: Explore the evolution of arbitration in the Middle East through the lens of a trailblazer who shaped the industry and a next-generation practitioner navigating its modern challenges.
-Networking and Interaction: Benefit from an engaging fireside chat format, allowing for an in-depth and informal exchange of ideas, followed by a Q&A session to interact directly with the speakers.
Who Should Attend:
- Young Arbitration and ADR Practitioners: Those seeking inspiration and strategies to build their careers in arbitration.
- Legal Professionals and Law Students: Individuals interested in understanding the trajectory of arbitration in the Middle East and the journey of becoming a regional leader in the field.
- Arbitration Enthusiasts: Professionals eager to learn about the challenges and opportunities within the arbitration practice from diverse generational perspectives.
- Regional and Global Practitioners: Anyone interested in comparative insights on arbitration practices and regional development.
(Dubai Time Zone)
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14:00-14:05 |
Welcome remarks |
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14:05-14:35 |
Fireside chat with Essam Al Tamimi Speaker:
Moderator:
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14:35- 14:050 |
Coffee break |
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14:50 – 15:20 |
Fireside chat with Girgis Abd El-Shahid Speaker:
Moderator:
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15:30 – 17:00 |
End-of-year cocktail and networking reception at BB Social Dining Closing remarks:
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Girgis Abd El-Shahid |
Arbitrator, Shahid Law Firm, Cairo |
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Sherif Akl |
Director, Arbitration and ADR, Middle-East, ICC Dispute Resolution Services |
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Essam Al Tamimi |
Founding Partner, Al Tamimi & Company, Dubai |
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Zeina Obeid |
Partner, Obeid & Partners, Dubai |
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Al Tamimi Law firm, Central Park Towers Residences - Omalat Street - Floor 6 & 7 - DIFC - Dubai BB Social Dining, Gate village 08 - DIFC, Dubai |
For further information, please contact:
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Meera Aldhaheri |
Executive Assistant, ICC DRS MENA |
Organiser
Sponsor
What is ICC YAAF?
At ICC, we believe that through training and mentorship, we can shape the next generation of leading international arbitration and ADR experts. Through the ICC Young Arbitration and ADR Forum (YAAF) network, we are able to better inform, connect and inspire young professionals with interests in dispute resolution and dispute avoidance.
Throughout the world, ICC YAAF organises a number of educational and social events that allow young professionals to discover best practices, discuss topical issues, network and create meaningful connections with experienced practitioners.