BAHRAIN
April 28 -29, 2025
300+
Attendee
50+
Speakers
30+
Exhibitors
10
Session
About WLF Litigation Summit 2025 Bahrain
The World Lawyers Forum (WLF) is a dynamic, for-profit organization established in 2016 with a mission to foster global dialogue on legal challenges and opportunities. WLF serves as a platform for legal professionals to network, collaborate, and explore solutions to pressing issues in the legal industry. Through its various editions of conferences and events held across the USA, Europe, Asia, and the UAE, WLF has become a cornerstone for meaningful discussions and professional growth in the legal field.
In 2025, WLF proudly presents its 20th Edition—WLF Litigation Summit 2025 Bahrain, set to take place in Bahrain. This premier event will bring together over 300 legal professionals from leading law firms, organizations, and institutions worldwide. The forum aims to enhance the effectiveness of litigation laws through engaging discussions and collaborations between public and private sector stakeholders. Attendees will have the opportunity to share insights, explore the latest developments in the legal industry, and showcase innovative products, services, and solutions to tackle emerging legal challenges.
The must-attend corporate legal industry event
- 200+ members of the legal ecosystem learning, networking, and collaborating over two days
- 200+ members of the legal Litigation Attorneys, In-house Counsel, Law Firms, Legal Tech & Service Providers
- 10+ sessions of curated content across all levels of litigation practice.
- Exclusive sessions for Senior Litigators
- Extensive Litigation Strategy and Case Management sessions
- Excellent networking in workshops, discussion groups, and social events
- Content based on WLF reference models for litigation management
- Professional development with top facilitators in trial skills & case preparation.
- Royal Saray Hotel in Bahrain is a stunning venue unlike anything else in the region
Supported By
We are honored to have the support of the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority for the WLF Litigation Summit 2025 Bahrain. Their invaluable partnership strengthens our mission to bring together global legal professionals for meaningful discussions and impactful collaborations. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority for their commitment and support in making this event a success.
A unique collaboration
World Lawyers Forum generates, gathers, and curates content and thought leadership through platforms and events within the corporate legal industry.
WYN Legal excels in resolving property and business disputes, offering practical and effective legal solutions.
We are proud to announce WYN Legal, a distinguished UK-based litigation firm, as the Strategic Partner for the WLF Litigation Summit 2025 Bahrain. Their expertise and commitment to advancing excellence in the legal field perfectly align with our mission. We extend our deepest gratitude to WYN Legal for their sponsorship and unwavering support in making this event a platform for impactful discussions and collaborations.
Our Speakers
Legal counsel | Alzayani Investments Co | Bahrain
Legal Affairs Advisor & Head of Legal and Compliance | VKL Holdings and Al Namal Group of Companies | Bahrain
Attorney & Legal Consultant | Bashayer Alnaqeeb Attorney & Legal Consultant | Bahrain
Board Secretary | Yokogawa Middle East & Africa B.S.C. | Bahrain
Senior Vice President & Head of Asset Quality Management, Sohar International Bank, Bahrain
Chief of Legal Affairs and Sport conflicts - Legal counselor Acting AS Legal– counsel In the CEO Office- General Sports Authori, Bahrain
Media Partners
OUR Exhibitors
OUR Partners
Our Past Speakers
Borja Álvarez
Senior associate , Cuatrecasas | Spain
DANIELA DEMÔRO
Arbitrator |Self-employed | Brazil
WAQASS FARID
Founder & Director at Conquest Law Solicitors | UK
CARLOS ARA TRIADÚ
Equity Partner at Cuatrecasas | Spain
OLENA SUKMANOVA
partner at Sayenko Kharenko Law Firm | Ukraine
OLAF UNGERER
Patent Attorney at PAGE WHITE AND FARRER
PHILIPP KUREK
Partner at Signature Litigation |UK
Olga Rodstein
Legal Advisor Fractional General Counsel San Francisco Bay Area
Ugochukwu Eze
Senior Counsel, Dentons ACAS-Law | Nigeria
Umar Azmeh
Registrar ,Qatar International Court and Dispute Resolution Centre | Qatar
Ricardo Loretti
Partner, Sergio Bermudes Advogados | Brazil
Viktoria Soltesz
Chief Executive Officer , PSP Angels | Europe
Vitor Monteiro
Partner at Arruda Alvim & Thereza Alvim Advocacia e Consultoria Jurídica | USA
Cínthia Mazzucatto
Head of Legal, Newwell Brands | Brazil
OUR PAST PARTNERS &
SPONSOR
AGENDA BAHRAIN
8:00 am onwards
Distribution of Passes
09:00 am - 09: 05 am
Welcome Address
Director and Founder,
World Lawyers Forum,
USA
09:05 am - 09: 10 am
Opening Remarks
Founder and CEO, WYN Legal, UK
09:10 am - 09:40 am
Keynote Address
Senior Associate - Litigation Solicitor,
WYN Legal,
UK
09:40 AM - 10:40 AM
Panel Discussion 1
Cross-Border Litigation: Challenges & Regulatory Complexities
- Moderator: Simone Del Nevo, Partner, Banking, Finance and M&A, ASAR – Al Ruwayeh & Partners, Bahrain
- Panelists:
- Ahmed Barakat, Senior Partner, Litigation and Arbitration, ASAR – Al Ruwayeh & Partners, Bahrain
- Hisham Al Quraan, Partner, Litigation and Arbitration, ASAR – Al Ruwayeh & Partners, Bahrain
- Amal Lari, Partner, Litigation and Arbitration, ASAR – Al Ruwayeh & Partners, Bahrain
Moderator
Partner,
Banking, Finance and M&A, ASAR - Al Ruwayeh & Partners,
Bahrain
Panelists
Senior Partner,
Litigation and Arbitration,
ASAR - Al Ruwayeh & Partners,
Bahrain
Partner,
Litigation and Arbitration,
ASAR - Al Ruwayeh & Partners,
Bahrain
Partner,
Litigation and Arbitration,
ASAR - Al Ruwayeh & Partners,
Bahrain
10:40 AM - 11:00 AM
Morning Networking Break ☕
11:00 AM - 12:10 PM
Panel Discussion 2
The Role of AI & Big Data in Litigation
- Moderator: Mohamed Swealam, Legal Consultant, Andersen Bahrain
- Panelists:
- ALPER YILMAZ ,Managing partner ,Güngör & Yılmaz , Istanbul
- Pranav Bhanot
Founder and CEO
WYN Legal
- Yanguang ker, Deputy Head of litigation , Prolegis LLC , Singapore
Moderator
Legal Consultant
Andersen Bahrain
Panelists
Managing partner,
Güngör & Yılmaz,
Istanbul
Founder and CEO
WYN Legal
UK
Deputy Head of litigation,
Prolegis LLC,
Singapore
12: 10 PM - 12:50 PM
Panel Discussion 3
Ethics & Risk Management in Litigation
- Moderator: Mohamed Swealam, Legal Consultant, Andersen Bahrain
- Panelists:
- Joshua Joseph, Legal & Compliance Counsel, Lulu Group International, Bahrain
- Binal Shah, Senior Associate – Litigation Solicitor, WYN Legal, UK
- Balall Maqbool, Regional Knowledge Manager Knowledge Lawyer, DLA Piper Middle East LLP, Bahrain
Moderator
Legal Consultant,
Andersen Bahrain
Panelists
Legal & Compliance Counsel,
Lulu Group International,
Bahrain
Senior Associate - Litigation Solicitor,
WYN Legal,
UK
12:50 PM - 02:00 PM
Networking Lunch
02:00 PM - 02:20 PM
Special Talk
How International Networks and Alliances Enhance Law Firm Growth ?
Chief Growth Officer,
Alliott Global Alliance,
UK
02:20 PM - 03:45 PM
Panel Discussion 4
Arbitration vs. Litigation: Risks, Compliance & Enforcement
- Moderator: Dr. Aseel Zimmo FCIArb, Independent Arbitrator and Mediator, The First Link, Bahrain
- Panelists:
- Jawad Zabar, Group General Counsel & Secretary to the Board, BFC Group Holdings, Bahrain
- Daniel Chia,Manging Director , Prolegis LLC , Singapore
- Dr. Mohamed Saud Alenaze, Head of commercial Section , University of Bahrain, Bahrain
- Alexey Drobyshev, Deputy CLO, Sumsub, Cyprus
Moderator
Independent Arbitrator and Mediator,
The First Link,
Bahrain
Panelists
Group General Counsel & Secretary to the Board,
BFC Group Holdings,
Bahrain
Manging Director,
Prolegis LLC,
Singapore
Head of commercial Section,
University of Bahrain,
Bahrain
Deputy CLO,
Sumsub,
Cyprus
03:45 PM Onwards
Legal Excellence Awards Ceremony 🏆
04: 00 PM onwards
Day 1 Recap and Networking begins
09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Panel Discussion 5
Corporate Litigation: Regulatory Compliance & Risk Mitigation
- Moderator:
Mohamed Swealam, Legal Consultant, Andersen Bahrain - Panelists:
- Mousa Albahrani, Regional Head Quarter General Manager, Future Pipe Industries, Saudi Arabia
- Bashayer Alnaqeeb, Attorney & Legal Consultant, Bashayer Alnaqeeb Attorney & Legal Consultant, Bahrain
- Urmila Zacharia , Legal Affairs Advisor , Al Namal & VKL Group of Companies , Bahrain
- Betania Allo, Founder | Principal Consultant, Betania Allo | Cyber Law & Policy, Saudi Arabia
Moderator
Legal Consultant,
Andersen Bahrain
Panelists
Regional Head Quarter General Manager,
Future Pipe Industries,
Saudi Arabia
Attorney & Legal Consultant,
Bashayer Alnaqeeb Attorney & Legal Consultant,
Bahrain
Legal Affairs Advisor,
Al Namal & VKL Group of Companies,
Bahrain
Founder | Principal Consultant,
Betania Allo | Cyber Law & Policy
Saudi Arabia
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Panel Discussion 6
Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Litigation: Legal & Compliance Challenges
- Moderator: Betania Allo,Founder | Principal Consultant ,Betania Allo | Cyber Law & Policy, Saudi Arabia
- Panelists:
- Muhammad Anum Saleem, Legal Director, AlDhabaan & Partners Eversheds Sutherland, Saudi Arabia
- Betania Allo,Founder | Principal Consultant ,Betania Allo | Cyber Law & Policy, Saudi Arabia
- Beatriz Ruiz-Beato, Head of Global Data Privacy, NEC Corporation, Spain
- Dr. Islam M. Serour, Independent Legal Consultant, Bahrain
Moderator
Founder | Principal Consultant,
Betania Allo | Cyber Law & Policy
Saudi Arabia
Panelists
Legal Director,
AlDhabaan & Partners Eversheds Sutherland,
Saudi Arabia
Founder | Principal Consultant,
Betania Allo | Cyber Law & Policy
Saudi Arabia
Head of Global Data Privacy,
NEC Corporation, Spain
Independent Legal Consultant,
Bahrain
11:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Morning Networking Break ☕
11: 45 AM - 12:10 PM
Panel Discussion 7
Alternative Dispute Resolution: Legal Innovations & Regulatory Trends
- Moderator: Alexey Drobyshev, Deputy CLO, Sumsub, Cyprus
- Panelists:
- Dr. Mohamed Saud Alenaze, Head of commercial Section , University of Bahrain, Bahrain
- Fatema Dashti, Legal counsel, Alzayani Investments Co, Bahrain
Moderator
Deputy CLO
Sumsub
Cyprus
Panelists
Head of commercial Section,
University of Bahrain,
Bahrain
Legal counsel
Alzayani Investments Co
Bahrain
12:10 PM - 12:35 PM
Distribution Agreements as Monopolisation: Insights from the United States v. Google case
Special Talk
Dean, Euro University of Bahrain,
Bahrain
12:35 PM - 01:35 PM
Networking Lunch
01:35 PM - 01:55 PM
Real Estate Opportunities in Greece and Exploring Potential Collaboration with Law Firms from the Arab World
Special Talk
Managing Director,
Foutsis & Partners LLP,
Greece
01:55 PM - 02:55 PM
Panel Discussion 8
Antitrust & Competition Law Litigation: Global Developments
- Moderator: Dr. Maria Casoria, Dean, Euro University of Bahrain, Bahrain
- Panelists:
- Dr. Semra Sevim, Founder, Kanzlei Dr. Sevim, UK
- Jean Pierre Scerri, General Counsel, TRA Bahrain, Bahrain
Moderator
Dean, Euro University of Bahrain,
Bahrain
Panelists
General Counsel,
TRA Bahrain,
Bahrain
02:55PM - 03:55 PM
Panel Discussion 9
The Future of Litigation: Trends, Risks & Legal Tech Innovations
- Moderator: Hesa Bumjaid, Assistant Manager, Ernst & Young – Middle East, Bahrain
- Panelists:
- Ankit Rastogi, Partner, Mason & Associates Advocates, India
- Kelvin Madembo, Senior Associate, DLA Piper, Bahrain
Moderator
Assistant Manager,
Ernst & Young - Middle East,
Bahrain
Panelists
Partner,
Mason & Associates Advocates,
India
Senior Associate,
DLA Piper,
Bahrain
03:55 PM onwards
Closing Remarks & Networking Break Continues
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Registration and Networking Breakfast
9:00 AM - 9:10 AM
Welcome Address and Opening Remarks
09:10 AM - 09:30 AM
Keynote Talk - Sponsored or Governmnet Officia
9:30 AM - 09:50 AM
Sponsor Talk only
09:50 AM - 10:15 AM
Sponsor Talk only
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Panel Discussion 1
Cross-Border Litigation: Challenges & Regulatory Complexities
11:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Morning Networking Break
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Panel Discussion 2
The Role of AI & Big Data in Litigation
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Networking Lunch
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Panel Discussion 3
Arbitration vs. Litigation: Risks, Compliance & Enforcement
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Panel Discussion 4
Ethics & Risk Management in Litigation
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Legal Excellence Awards Ceremony
04:00 PM onwards
Day 1 Recap and Networking begins
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Registration & Distribution of Passes
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Panel Discussion 5
Corporate Litigation: Regulatory Compliance & Risk Mitigation
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Panel Discussion 6
Litigation Financing: Managing Risks & Opportunities
11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Morning Networking Break
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Panel Discussion 7
Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Litigation: Legal & Compliance Challenges
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Networking Lunch
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
Panel Discussion 8
Alternative Dispute Resolution: Legal Innovations & Regulatory Trends
2:15 PM - 2:35 PM
Stand Alone - Distribution Agreements as Monopolisation: Insights from the United States v. Google case
2:35 PM - 3:35 PM
Panel Discussion 9
Antitrust & Competition Law Litigation: Global Developments
3:35 PM - 4:35 PM
Panel Discussion 10
The Future of Litigation: Trends, Risks & Legal Tech Innovations
4:35 PM - 4:50 PM
Closing Remarks & Networking Continues
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Panel Discussion 8: Alternative Dispute Resolution: Innovations and Best
Testimonials from our Dubai Attendees
“It was a great experience and opportunity to join World Lawyers Forum here in Dubai and have the chance to network with brilliant legal professionals all around the world. Different and recent topics have been discussed and it was great.”
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Head of Legal Affairs , Vivo, UAE
“A very rewarding week in #dubai including speaking at the World Lawyers Forum conference. Meeting existing clients and contacts and making new contacts and friends too. Spreading the message of JMW Solicitors LLP and our Lawshare – Referral Scheme for Law Firms. Thank you Till the next time!”
Graham Small
Partner, Commercial Litigation, JMW Solicitors LLP
“It was a delight attending the Dubai World Lawyers Forum 2022. Pleasure to hear Burcu Holmgren, Benjamin Borsodi and Stuart Paterson discuss cross border disputes internationally. Jeremy Lieberman and Peter Smith discussed class actions worldwide.”
Saher Khan
Trainee Solicitor at SOL International Ltd
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WLF 2025 Bahrain
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Interactive Workshops and Knowledge Sharing
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In-depth Discussions on Legal Trends and Strategies
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Exposure to Cutting-Edge Technologies
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Profile Building and Visibility in the Legal Community
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Insights into Emerging Opportunities in Legal
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Engagement with IP Startups and Innovators
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Access to Exclusive Networking Breaks and Lunches on Both Days
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WLF 2025 Bahrain
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A speaking opportunity in a panel of your choice (subject to availability)
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Access to all sessions and the Expo area
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Inclusion of your photo and logo in email blasts
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Social media announcements for speakers
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An A4 advertisement in the conference magazine
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Post-conference delegate list with contact details
TEAM PASS (5)
WLF 2025 Bahrain
$
9000
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In-depth Discussions on Legal Trends and Strategies
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Exposure to Cutting-Edge Technologies for the Entire Team
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Profile Building and Visibility in the Legal Community for Each Team Member
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Insights into Emerging Opportunities in Legal for the Team
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Access to Exclusive Networking Breaks and Lunches for the Entire Team on Both Days
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Exhibition Booth
WLF 2025 Bahrain
$
5999
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One Exhibition Booth with Two Delegate Passes
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Interact with 500+ investors and attendees.
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