WLF BAHRAIN AGENDA 2025
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
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