Courses

Gifts under the UAE laws (Arabic Language – AED 400)

A gift is the passing of property or a right in property to another person during the period of the lifetime of the owner, without consideration. How does the UAE Code of Civil Transactions regulate gifts? How are endowments and gifts regulated Read More

Medical liability under UAE law (Arabic Language – AED 400)

Medical Liability in the UAE is regulated by Law no. 4 of 2016 followed by UAE Cabinet resolution no. 40 of 2019 concerning the executive regulations of the said law. They apply to the medical professionals as well as healthcare Read More

The Power of slowing down: Managing your daily stress

1-Introduction In today's fast-paced world, individuals are often faced with high-pressure situations that can be difficult to manage. This can lead to poor decision-making, stress, and burnout. The need for training in stress management and effective decision-making has never been greater. 2-Benefits This Read More

Assertiveness skills: The added value

1-Introduction Learning how to become assertive at work is crucial to anyone’s career. Assertiveness helps you earn the respect of your peers and make sure your point of view gets heard. But being assertive and knowing the ins and outs of Read More

Emotional and Social Intelligence

1- Introduction When you don’t know how to regulate emotions, these can get a hold of you and impact the way you relate to yourself, others, and the world in general. Emotional dysregulation refers to having trouble when trying to diffuse Read More

IMI-ADR Center International Accredited Mediator Training

This certification is in partnership with ADR center and is accredited by International Mediation Institute This certification rewards 12 accredited points Course code (Each code rewards 4 points): BB81-02 & BB81-03 & BB81-04 (all codes should be listed to receive all 12 Read More

The anatomy of the mediation stages – SOLVE 5×5 Mediation Matrix

This course is in partnership with ADR center Course code: TC-2023-772-55 Course description: The webinar provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of ADR Center groundbreaking 5x5 SOLVE Mediation Matrix that helps guide mediators through the process in a manner that ensures none of Read More

Creating value in negotiation – key skills for lawyers and mediators

This course is in partnership with ADR center Course code: TC-2023-772-57 Course description: The webinar provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of pivotal negotiation concepts, like goal-settling dilemmas and the interplay between options and alternatives. Рarticipants will explore key strategies for effective preparation Read More

Conflict assessment tools and strategies for lawyers and mediators

This course is in partnership with ADR center Course code: TC-2023-772-58 Course description: The webinar provides participants with a comprehensive set of tools for conflict assessment through improving the understanding of conflict genesis, its unfolding and strategies for its management. Рarticipants will explore Read More

Law GPT: The Future of Legal Practice with AI: Part 2

Course Description: This session aims to empower legal professionals with the tools and insights necessary to navigate the dynamic intersection of artificial intelligence and legal practice. Participants will not only expand their understanding of AI's role in the legal domain Read More

Law GPT: The Future of Legal Practice with AI: Part 1

Course Description: This session aims to equip legal professionals with the knowledge, competencies, and skills essential for navigating the evolving landscape of AI in the legal domain. Participants will not only comprehend the intricacies of AI in law but will Read More

Mediation Advocacy: how to assist clients successfully in mediation

This course is in collaboration with the ADR Centre. Course code: TC-2023-772-67 “Mediation Advocacy: how to assist clients successfully in mediation” is a 2 h webinar created by ADR Center to equip lawyers and legal professionals with the advanced skills and knowledge Read More

AI-Powered Business Operations (BB15-143)

Course Description: This session covers how companies can make use of AI to optimise their operations and increase overall efficiency. It also explores different types of AI technologies that can be used to automate and streamline business processes. Also covered are Read More

Regulatory Strategies for Governing AI Systems (BB15-144)

Course Description: This course focuses on the opportunities as well as challenges in regulating AI systems and understanding the need for new regulatory strategies to govern and regulate AI systems and their impact on society. Learning Objectives: • Identify various AI frameworks and Read More

Construction Law and Arbitration

This course is in partnership with the British University (Dubai) Code: BB57-04 Our Construction Law and Arbitration course has been meticulously crafted to empower lawyers with the essential knowledge and skills required to navigate the complexities of construction disputes, and more Read More

AI and ESG: How to Navigate Sustainable Investments

This session explores the intersection of AI and ESG, identifying risks and opportunities using AI-powered tools and techniques that will aid investors in navigating the complex ESG landscape and making informed decisions towards sustainability and their interplay with ESG performance. Learning Read More

Strategic Advantage: Applying AI Ethics in Legal Practice

Course Description: This session talks about the ethical and governance concerns related to AI adoption in the judicial system, tackling issues of accountability, transparency, and responsibility. Learning Objectives: • Discuss the ethical and governance concerns related to AI adoption in the judicial system • Read More

AI and its Implications for Judicial Decision-Making

Course Description: This session delves into the topic of AI algorithmic bias, explaining how it can occur and its implications for judicial decision-making. Learning Objectives: • Familiarise the concept of algorithmic bias and identify its potential impact on judicial decision-making • Discuss the ethical and Read More

Driving Innovation: Leveraging AI in Legal Representation

Course Description: This session explores the opportunities and risks of increasing AI adoption in justice systems, highlighting key issues around data privacy, transparency, and accountability. Learning Objectives: • Identify the key opportunities and risks associated with AI adoption in justice systems • Discuss the Read More

AI and the Future of Work: Navigating Skill Development and Leadership

Course Description: As AI technologies continue to disrupt industries and job markets, it is crucial for professionals and leaders to understand how to future-proof their skills and adapt their leadership styles to stay relevant and competitive. This session includes engaging Read More

AI Horizons: Navigating the Future of Intelligent Technology

Course Description: This session aims to demystify the complexities surrounding AI by providing a comprehensive introduction to its fundamental concepts, applications, and implications. This will equip participants with the knowledge and confidence to embrace AI's transformative power, enabling them to Read More

Managing Fear of Uncertainty (BB15-140)

Benefits • Manage fear effectively in the workplace to boost productivity and improve intrapersonal and intra-workplace relations. • Confront fears powerfully to open new opportunities. • To welcome and embrace change rather than fear it. • Dealing with fear of failure and perfectionism and Read More

Intro to Smart Contracts (BB15-142)

Smart contracts are digital contracts that are programmed to execute specific actions when certain conditions are met. They are written using computer code and stored on a blockchain to provide a secure, self-enforcing agreement between two or more parties. This Read More

IP, Copyright, and Trademark

Virtual assets are often created, stored, and transacted with the help of an immaterial medium. They are intangible, digital, or electronic, and have certain unique issues such as: how can you own virtual assets; who owns them; and whether can Read More

NFT as Digital Property and Real Asset

NFTs are used to represent digital assets such as art, music, or other digital items. They can also be used to represent real-world assets such as stocks, bonds, real estate, and other physical items. NFTs that represent real-world assets have Read More

DeFi Demystified: A Practical Guide to Decentralised Finance

Cryptocurrency is digital money that uses cryptography to secure its transactions. This session explores how cryptocurrency works, identify different types of existing currencies from fiat to digital money, and covers the fundamentals of centralised finance (CeFi) and decentralised finance (DeFi). Read More

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Measures in Virtual Asset Sector

This session covers topics related to hidden illegal identities, criminal identity, and ownership of virtual assets. It also covers the challenges and opportunities that virtual assets present to the anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) regime. Additionally, this Read More

Unlocking Web 3.0: Harnessing Blockchain and Virtual Assets for Success

This session offers an understanding of the basic concepts of blockchain and distributed ledger technology (DLT), its use cases, and the different types of consensus mechanisms. It also explores the concept of Web3, decentralization, and how this revolutionary idea shapes Read More

Pathological Arbitration Clauses and How to Cure Them (BB15-141)

The term “pathological arbitration clauses” was coined in a lecture by Frederic Eisemann in 1974 and relates to arbitration clauses which contain one or more defect. This has been debated by academic ever since, and is or crucial importance to Read More

International Leadership (BB15-138)

Benefits • Apply necessary skills to succeed in the international marketplace. • Excel as a global leader • Enable a global leader to align to cultural differences. Objectives • Understand the global leadership framework. • Define and implement the C.A.G.E. framework. • Explain the impact of the Read More

IP, Copyright, & Trademark

IP, Copyright, and Trademark Course description: Virtual assets are often created, stored, and transacted with the help of an immaterial medium. They are intangible, digital, or electronic, and have certain unique issues such as: how can you own virtual assets; who owns Read More

Overview of Tax Implications & CARF

Course Description: Applications based on distributed ledger technologies like blockchain, pose challenges for policymakers in a wide range of areas, including in tax policy. The use, trade, and level of the market capitalisation of these assets have been increasing and their Read More

Global Control of Crypto and Regulatory Arbitrage

Course Description: Digital assets represent value stored in electronic form and one of the main types of digital asset are cryptocurrencies. Cryptocurrencies facilitate the exchange of value between people, electronically, and come in many different forms, such as security, payment, utility, Read More

Fundamentals of Tokenomics

Course Description: This session introduces the concept of Tokenomics, the study of the design and economics of digital tokens. It will explore topics such as token supply and demand, how it affects the blockchain ecosystem, and the potential applications of digital Read More

Environmental Impact & Climate Issues- ESG

Course Description: The increasing impact of climate change on our resources and ecosystems is a major issue for society. Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria are used to measure the performance of virtual assets in relation to their impact on the Read More

Key Enforcements on VA Landscape in the UK & EU

Course Description: This session will highlight landmark cases and enforcements related to crypto and other virtual assets in the UK & EU. Learning Objectives: 1. Familiarise the basics of the tech, and why it matters to the law 2. Identify where key judgments, orders, Read More

International commercial contract (Arabic Language – AED 400)

International commercial agreements have been recognized as the most important and effective pillars in the economic life. Indeed, they have become today an indispensable phenomenon in the economic spheres as they spread in a stunning and striking way. These contracts Read More

Leasing contract (Arabic Language – AED 400)

Leasing of assets is an important mode of finance for small and medium enterprises as it allows them to benefit and use assets without the need to incur significant upfront capital expenditure. In the UAE, a federal law (no. 8 of Read More

Negotiation

This course focuses on developing the negotiation skills by introducing them to negotiation analysis and developing their confidence to negotiate effectively. It will equip participants to understand and prepare for negotiation dynamics in the workplace. They will receive an insight Read More

Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards

This course will cover the recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards. An overview of the New York Convention and the Geneva Convention will also be provided in order to understand the general principles governing recognition and enforcement of foreign Read More

Virtual Assets Regulation And Compliance Masterclass

This is a masterclass that consists of 20 courses of one hour each on multiple days. Each course will amount to 2 accredited points, the whole masterclass will award 20 accredited CLPD points. 14th March, 12:00pm-2:00pm Global Virtual Asset Regulation Read More

Tax Implications of VA & Key Enforcements on VA Landscape in the US

Overview of Tax Implications of VA and Crypto Assets Reporting Framework (CARF) Course description: The fast growth of the cryptocurrency market and the adoption of virtual assets in investments have required a tax transparency compliance framework that addresses the gap left by Read More

Environmental Impact & Climate Issues- ESG & Fundamentals of Tokenomics

Environmental Impact & Climate Issues- ESG Course description: The increasing impact of climate change on our resources and ecosystems is a major issue for society. Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria are used to measure the performance of virtual assets in relation Read More

KYC + UBO & Key Enforcements on VA Landscape in the UK & EU

Know Your Customers (KYC) & Ultimate Beneficiary Ownership (UBO) Course description: In virtual asset regulation, it is extremely important to understand the Know Your Customers (KYC) & Ultimate Beneficiary Ownership (UBO) procedures. Both KYC and UBO are important for preventing fraud and Read More

Regulation of Marketing, Advertising, & Promotion & Intro to DAOs

Regulation of Marketing, Advertising, and Promotion Course description: Marketing regulation is an important aspect of the virtual economy. It helps protect consumers and investors, while also ensuring that financial institutions and businesses are compliant with applicable laws and regulations. The standards help Read More

Cybersecurity & Data Protection, & Privacy & The Global control of Arbitrage

Cybersecurity, Data Protection, & Privacy Course description: The rapid growth and widespread adoption of digital assets like cryptocurrencies have seen the need for improved privacy requirements. As regulators are pushing for increased security and protection with respect to data management and protection, Read More

IP, Copyright, & Trademark & Intro to Smart Contracts

IP, Copyright, and Trademark Course description: Virtual assets are often created, stored, and transacted with the help of an immaterial medium. They are intangible, digital, or electronic, and have certain unique issues such as: how can you own virtual assets; who owns Read More

Risk-based Approach to VASPs & NFT as Digital Property & Real Asset

Risk-based Approach to Virtual Assets and Virtual Assets Service Providers Course description: This FATF guideline outlines requirements for regulators, VASPs, and other entities involved in virtual asset activities in relation to potential risks in money laundering and terrorist financing. This session will Read More

Virtual Assets Law in Dubai & Fundamentals of Cryptocurrency, DeFi, CeFi

Law No. 4 of 2022/ Dubai Virtual Asset Law (DVAL) Course description: This session will cover key features of law No.4 of 2022 to position Dubai and the UAE as a regional and global destinations for the virtual assets sector. It will Read More

Anti-Money Laundering & Protection of Digital Assets

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) measures in the virtual asset sector Course description: This session covers topics related to hidden illegal identities, criminal identity, and ownership of virtual assets. It also covers the challenges and opportunities that virtual assets present to the anti-money laundering Read More

Global Virtual Asset Regulation & Intro to Web 3, Blockchain

Global Virtual Asset Regulation Course description: The rapid growth of the cryptocurrency market and wider adoption of virtual assets necessitates a regulatory framework to be put in place by governments, this landscape is always changing and evolving with the wider usage, risks, Read More

IMI-ADR Center International Accredited Mediator Training – English edition (5 days in person – 12 CLDP)

Join us in Dubai for a 5-day training accredited by The Government of Dubai Legal Affairs Department (LAD), enhance your skills and practice and become an ADR Center International Accredited Mediator with IMI International Certification for Qualified Mediators. Web page www.adrcenteracademy.com/adr-center-international-accredited-mediator-training-dubai-english-edition/ Read More

Mediation Advocacy for Lawyers (1 day in person – 4 CLDP)

Enhance participants’ understanding and application of mediation advocacy techniques, empower them to screen for cases that are suitable for mediation, effectively represent clients in mediation processes, and equip them with the skills to achieve successful outcomes through mediation and other Read More

Business Negotiation to Close and Manage Successful Deals (2 days in person – 4 CLDP)

“Resolving with Success” is designed for company CEOs and owners, providing them with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in negotiation and mediation. This intensive program equips business leaders with effective strategies and techniques to navigate complex business disputes Read More

Conflict Resolution Excellence: Empowering HR Managers with Negotiation, Mediation, and Conflict Management Skills (2 days in person – 4 CLDP)

The “Conflict Resolution Excellence” training is a two-day program designed to empower HR Managers with necessary negotiation, mediation, and conflict management skills. By equipping participants with these critical tools, the course aims to enable HR professionals to effectively prevent, manage, Read More

Assessment for IMI Certified Mediators (2 half days online or 1 day in person – 4 CLPD)

ADR Center offers an assessment program for experienced mediators to be recognized as IMI-Certified Mediators – the international gold standard for mediator certification. This program was approved by the International Mediation Institute (IMI) as a Qualifying Assessment Program (QAP) for IMI-certified Read More

History, the Current State of the Metaverse & its Impact on Industries

Metaverse is a futuristic concept combining various technologies, including computer infrastructure, gaming, NFTs, DeFi, AR/VR, and the spatial web. There are more than 160 companies building metaverses, and it is estimated to be a US$13 trillion market opportunity by 2030. Read More

DAOs and Governance by Code

Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) govern many major DeFi applications. These oversee the allocation of resources tied to the projects they are associated with and ensure the continuing success of the project they support. The community defines the rules by which Read More

Decrypting Crypto 2

Cryptocurrency, a digital payment system that functions outside of the traditional financial system, is a rapidly developing issue for law enforcement and financial institutions. Transacting in cryptocurrency creates the perception of elevated levels of confidentiality or pseudonymity. As this and other Read More

Decrypting Crypto 1

Cryptocurrency, a digital payment system that functions outside of the traditional financial system, is a rapidly developing issue for law enforcement and financial institutions. Transacting in cryptocurrency creates the perception of elevated levels of confidentiality or pseudonymity. As this and other Read More

Intro to Non-Fungible Token (NFT)

As NFTs have gained valuable attention in the art and entertainment world, these unique virtual assets are yet to reveal a variety of valuable use cases in both real and digital economies. In this session, we will provide an overview of Read More

Protect Yourself from Crypto Frauds

Cryptocurrency-based crime hit a new all-time high in 2021, with illicit addresses receiving $14 billion over the course of the year, up from $7.8 billion in 2020 according to a report by blockchain data firm Chainalysis. A few examples of popular Read More

Crypto Regulations in the UAE

Course Description: Explore the dynamic world of crypto asset regulation with a focus on the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in our comprehensive course. In this program, you'll delve into the evolving landscape of crypto asset regulations, understand global trends and developments, Read More

Developing Resilience at work

Becoming a successful employee, gives you the ability to cope with the challenges, problems, and setbacks we face, and to become more agile. It relies on different skills and draws on various sources of help, including rational thinking skills, and Read More

Fundamentals of Virtual Assets

This course introduces the functions of blockchain, cryptocurrency, and NFTs as fundamental applications of Web3 and provides a critical evaluation of their existing capabilities and potential. It also examines decentralised digital currencies (cryptocurrencies), and their interaction with banking, financial, legal, Read More

Five steps to empower yourself and to achieve your ideal work-life balance

Work-life balance as a simple and common desire How to reach a work life balance in 5 steps* aimed at coaching and educating employees on: Acting in, and reacting to life and working environment in a more positive way Read More

How to turn a conflict into an opportunity

What does conflict mean? Why does conflict happen? How different personalities relate differently to conflicts Types of conflicts Cause of conflicts Stage of conflicts Preventing conflicts W(hat) A(sk) C(heck) method Toward conflict management: the different strategies and practical tips Read More

Leverage on your EQ to negotiate with success

Definition of negotiation Understanding the process of negotiation (6 steps: Prep, Open discussion, Clarifying goals, Negotiating together, Agreeing, Implementing a plan) Types of negotiations Win-lose solution (Distributive) Mutual win (Integrative) Style of negotiation Defeating Accommodating Withdrawing Collaborating Compromising Strategies Read More

Leveraging LinkedIn

· Introduction to the world’s largest professional social network which is growing by 2 members per second. · Developing your professional brand · Developing growth for the individual personally · Developing economic growth for the firm by using the SEO and increasing their Read More

Suretyship (Personal guarantee) under UAE Laws (Arabic Language – AED 400)

Suretyship is the joining of a person who is the guarantor to a debtor in the performance of his obligations. In the UAE, with the continuous growth of the trade, there is an increase of transactions involving a suretyship/personal guarantee Read More

BOT Contracts (Arabic Language – AED 400)

Build, Operate and Transfer (BOT) as a form of public private partnership involving the public entity and the private person has become a global innovative trend for governments seeking to finance their infrastructure and has gradually established itself as a Read More

Influencing without authority

  An interactive session on Influencing and the power of influencing the right people in the right context.   Objectives and Outcomes: Fulfill your potential Grab some techniques and practice them Create a network of useful connections Get traction with KPIs Get more done

Economic Substance Regulation in the UAE

The Economic Substance Regulations (ESR) were introduced in April 2019. Significant changes were enacted under the Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 57 of 2020 issued in August 2020 and updated Guidelines were issued by the Ministry of Finance (MoF) by Read More

Time Management

How to use your time and communicate more effectively. Empower yourself, improve the quality of your time, be more productive and boost your communication effectiveness. Course Objectives: - The benefits of time management - How to be in control to perform at your peak - Read More

Unconscious Bias in the Workplace

Unconscious biases are biases that exist in our subconscious. They can be both positive and negative, and influence the vast majority of our decisions by affecting our behavior and lead to favourable or unfavourable treatment of others. In a workplace, if Read More

Assignments and Liens in UAE Law

The objective of the course is to examine UAE law in relation to assignment and liens.  The course is divided into two sections, in which we will examine: Assignment: An assignment is the transfer of a right, debt or obligation from Read More

Joint Venture (Arabic Language – AED 400)

In an introductory section, we will define the Joint Venture, its types (corporate and contractual) and discuss its advantages and disadvantages. We will then explore the following topics: The contractual Joint Venture: How to draft and negotiate a comprehensive Joint Venture Read More

Real Securities (Arabic Language – AED 400)

In this course, we will explore the following topics: The surety mortgage: Definition, characteristics, constitution (including the parties’ capacity, the subject of the mortgage and its cause; the necessity to register it before the Land Registry Department), the effects of the Read More

Gender and Equal Pay

Course Objectives: - Legal Framework - Overview of gender and equal pay progression in the UAE - Work of Equal Value - Expatriate Compensation Packages - Impact of COVID 19 on pay disparity - Practical Considerations

Pitching

“Build Your Professional Winning Pitch”  Participants will complete their own pitch during the training. 1. Clarity – Warm Up Exercise - Create a profile sentence 2. Qualifying IN the Prospect – The B.A.N.T. Criteria 3. Your Relevance To The Client (Part 1) - What Read More

Remedies for Breach of Contract Under UAE Law

***Counts towards the certificate in International Commercial Arbitration*** The course will be delivered by experienced senior lecturers from the University of East Anglia. This Course critically assesses the remedies available for breach of contract under UAE law. The course places emphasis on Read More

Forum Selection Agreements

***Counts towards the certificate in International Commercial Arbitration*** The course will be delivered by experienced senior lecturers from the University of East Anglia. Forum selection agreements substantially reduce and manage jurisdictional risks in cross border and international transactions. It is therefore important Read More

Psychological Resilience: Developing Skills to Thrive in the Workplace

OVERVIEW The complexity and challenges facing organisations during this global health crisis, resilience skills are no longer desirable – they are crucial. Regardless of stature or position, everyone has been impacted by COVID-19. In response, we are offering an evidence-based and practical Read More

Principled Negotiation for Lawyers

Course Outline: 1. Where does it all go wrong? -Misunderstandings, -Defence 2. Conflict Handling Styles -TKI – Thomas Kilmann 3. Face Based Negotiation -Needs -Loss Prevention and Repair 4. Harvard Concepts -Interests, Problem, Objective Criteria -ZOPA, BATNA 5. 7 Arguments 6. Power 7. Principled Negotiation - Preparation, Opening, Exploration, Bargaining, Agreement 8. Summary

The Doctrine of Frustration under English Law and COVID 19

***Counts towards the certificate in International Commercial Arbitration*** The course will be delivered by experienced senior lecturers from the University of East Anglia. This Course critically assesses the conditions under English law that allow a party to consider itself discharged from the Read More

Succession Planning in the UAE

Objectives: The aim of this course is to provide attendees with an understanding on how inheritance matters are dealt with in the UAE for both Muslims and Non-Muslims. Attendees will learn about Islamic Wills, Non Muslims Wills (DIFC and ADJD) and Read More

Keeping you and your team engaged – Part 2: Leading others

Course Description: Covid-19 has disrupted the business environment in an unprecedented fashion. The reality of economic uncertainty and working from home have been thrust upon the operations of both your legal practice and the businesses of your clients. North Point Academy Read More

Keeping you and your team engaged – Part 1: Helping myself

Course Description: Covid-19 has disrupted the business environment in an unprecedented fashion. The reality of economic uncertainty and working from home have been thrust upon the operations of both your legal practice and the businesses of your clients. North Point Academy Read More

Resilience for Times of Change and Challenge

Course Description: Times of change and challenge test our ability to adapt to the limit and also provide a unique learning opportunity to strengthen resilience and fine tune our ability to work skilfully with our minds, emotions and thoughts. In Read More

Muqawala Contract (Arabic Language – AED 400)

Description: This course focuses on the Muqawala contract which is the contract whereby the Contractor undertakes to perform a work in exchange of a consideration from the Employer. Areas Covered: In an introductory section, we will define the Muqawala contract and its Read More

Joint Ownership (Arabic Language – AED 400)

Description: This course focuses on joint ownership where the ownership of a property belongs to more than one person. Areas Covered: Joint ownership is defined in 4 categories: • Ordinary joint ownership of a property: It is a typical joint ownership where several persons Read More

Trademarks

Description: The goal of this course is to give more detailed and advanced insight into trademark law and strategies in setting and protecting trademarks and how they interact with the law in the real world.  While we will try to focus Read More

Data Privacy In light of innovation

Description: Presently, we live in a digital age, experiencing the rapid and ever-expansive growth of innovation with ongoing, ever evolving technological development. Data is an integral part of this ecosystem. We explore how balance can be achieved.” Technological development further causes Read More

Coaching Masterclass – A Power Career Tool

Target Audience: Any person who wants to explore an empowering and highly effective way of supporting, guiding and motivating people to achieve much more. Description: You will be able to use a powerful coaching process, tools and techniques to move the people Read More

Mindful Leadership – Fit to Lead

Target Audience: Leaders, Partners & Individual Contributors Course Description: How do the best leaders stay resilient, manage change, inspire others and increase value for their organizations? In an increasingly complex world, many leaders are turning to mindfulness, or mental training to Read More

The Enforcement of a Foreign Arbitral Award under the New York Convention 1958

***Counts towards the certificate in International Commercial Arbitration*** The course will be delivered by experienced senior lecturers from the University of East Anglia.   Target Audience: Lawyers, in house lawyers, policy makers and judges. Course Description: This course will outline the role the NYC 1958 plays in Read More

Damages for Breach of Contract under English Contract Law

***Counts towards the certificate in International Commercial Arbitration*** The course will be delivered by experienced senior lecturers from the University of East Anglia.   Target Audience: Lawyers, in house lawyers, policy makers and judges. Course Description: This Course describes the foundational principles determining whether a breach Read More

Alternative Dispute Resolution (English Language)

This course focuses on alternative means of resolving disputes, which meet the requirements of modern business and are already receiving increased attention in various legal and judicial systems. Areas Covered: -UAE legislation and its consistency with the prevailing legislative trend in Read More

Arbitration under the UAE Federal Arbitration Law 2018

Overview • Preliminaries • List of Defined Terms • Effect and Scope of Application, incl. “International” • The Arbitration Agreement: Formation and Form Requirements • The Arbitration Agreement (cont’d): Arbitrability, Separability and Enforceability • The Arbitral Tribunal: Composition and Qualifications • The Arbitral Tribunal (cont’d): Challenge, Termination Read More

The Principle of Impartiality and Independence in International Arbitration

***Counts towards the certificate in International Commercial Arbitration*** The course will be delivered by experienced senior lecturers from the University of East Anglia. Target Audience: Lawyers, in house lawyers, policy makers, and judges Description: The course unpacks the test of impartiality and independence of the arbitrator, Read More

Injunctive Relief and Arbitration

***Counts towards the certificate in International Commercial Arbitration*** The course will be delivered by experienced senior lecturers from the University of East Anglia. Target Audience: Lawyers, in house lawyers, policy makers, and judges Description: This course examines the types of interim relief that can be granted Read More

Alternative Dispute Resolution (Arabic Language – AED 400)

This course focuses on alternative means of resolving disputes, which meet the requirements of modern business and are already receiving increased attention in various legal and judicial systems. In this context, emphasis will be placed on UAE legislation and its Read More

Common Law of Contracts (Arabic Language – AED 400)

This course focuses on describing the essential elements of a contract in the common law system, in particular the intention to create legal relations (and its assessment based on the nature of transaction), offer and acceptance (with a presentation of Read More

Provisions of Nominality under UAE Civil Transactions Law (ARABIC LANGUAGE)

The objective of this course is to discuss the topic of nominality, counter deed and their provisions under UAE Federal Civil Transactions Law. Also this course will address types of nominality, their legal effects in general and methods of proving them. Participants Read More

Challenging the Arbitral Award at the Seat of Arbitration

***Counts towards the certificate in International Commercial Arbitration*** The course will be delivered by experienced senior lecturers from the University of East Anglia. Target Audience: Lawyers, in house lawyers, policy makers, and judges Description: The course covers the procedural and substantive grounds used in order Read More

How to Structure Investments in the Middle East and Africa through the UAE

This tax course will provide learners with an insight into how to use the UAE to structure investments into Africa and GCC in a tax efficient manner. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the peculiarities of the UAE tax regime Read More

Intl. Commercial Arbitration and Drafting Valid Arbitration Agreements

***Counts towards the certificate in International Commercial Arbitration*** The course will be delivered by experienced senior lecturers from the University of East Anglia.   Target Audience: Lawyers, in house lawyers, policy makers, and judges Description: The course outlines the key foundational principles of international commercial Read More

Arbitration: Key Concepts of Practice and Procedure

This course would discuss the key principles that lie at the heart of arbitration as a private dispute resolution mechanism, used as an alternative to the local courts, and cover the following: The arbitration agreement, discussing the main components of Read More

Exclusion and Limitation Clauses in UAE

Course Aims and Objectives In this session we will consider the nature of contractual clauses which seek to exclude or to limit a party’s liability in particular situations. In general, contracting parties are free to agree such clauses, but in some Read More

Cyber Security and Legal Frameworks (Arabic Language – AED 400)

The UAE is flagged as amongst the top five countries globally which are targets for cyber criminals. Cyber threats are impacting organisations across sectors and geographies. Information or security breaches can potentially lead to significant financial and reputational damage – it Read More

Estate and Will under UAE Personal Affairs Law

The objective of this course is to highlight a very important subject which is the will, estate, inheritance and eligibility under Sharia law, and will discuss the most important provisions of law governing the estates, and implications thereof. This course will Read More

Powers of Attorney and Ostensible Authority

As a Power of Attorney (“PoA”) is considered essential to conduct business in Dubai, this course is designed as an introduction to the use and application of Powers of Attorney in UAE Law. In some cases, the Courts will acknowledge Read More

Introduction to Business Development for Lawyers

In an increasingly competitive environment it has become even more crucial for law firms to undertake business development practices. Understanding the business development cycle and how one can be effective at each stage is imperative to many roles within law Read More

Particular Clauses of the FIDIC Red Book – BB15-11

  This course focuses on certain specific clauses which cause problems in practice. Participants are invited to ask questions, and to enrich the discussion with comments from their own experience. Areas Covered: Design obligations; Security provided by the Employer; The Contractor’s program Read More

Introduction to the FIDIC Red Book – BB15-06

This course is designed as a general introduction to construction and engineering contracts, and is based upon provisions of the FIDIC Red Book, with Employer’s Design. The FIDIC forms of contract are the most commonly used in the UAE, although Read More

VARAC Masterclass part 2 – Final

VARAC Masterclass part 2 -2

VARAC Masterclass part 2 -1

VARAC Masterclass part 1 -2

VARAC Masterclass part 1 -1

Half VARAC Masterclass Part 1

Half VARAC Masterclass Part 2