Accredited Activities

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

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: This course will focus on everything you need to know on crypto asset regulation in the UAE. Learning Objectives: * Explore global trends in crypto-asset regulation and how regulators perceive the risks and opportunities of crypto-assets. * Identify features of the crypto-asset 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

Half VARAC Masterclass Part 1

Half VARAC Masterclass Part 2