The Arab-Australian Trade and Corporate Law Conference is a collaborative event organized by Flinders University's College of Business, Government and Law. This conference aims to enhance bilateral relations between Arab nations and Australia by fostering a deeper understanding of trade and corporate legal frameworks.
The conference covers a range of topics, including international commercial arbitration, the impact of disruptive technologies on the automobile industry in GCC countries, and the role of Islamic law in commercial contracts. Sessions also delve into bankruptcy proceedings involving intellectual property assets in Arab countries and the development of common law in Qatar.
Attendees have the opportunity to engage with esteemed speakers such as Nour Hineidi, Registrar of the DIFC Courts, and The Honourable Wayne Martin AC QC, Judge at the Dubai International Financial Centre Courts. The event also features presentations from academics and professionals across various regions, providing a platform for networking and knowledge exchange.
This conference is ideal for legal practitioners, academics, policymakers, and business professionals interested in Arab-Australian trade relations. Participants will gain valuable insights into the legal and commercial landscapes of both regions, facilitating informed decision-making and fostering international collaboration.
Speakers(13)
Associate Professor Subrahmanya Ramamurty Vellala
Associate Professor at Malla Reddy College of Engineering and Technology
Associate Professor Subrahmanya Ramamurty Vellala specializes in the impact of implementing future mobility and disruptive technologies in the automobile industry of GCC countries.
Associate Professor Tania Leiman
Dean of Law at Flinders University
Tania's research focuses on future mobility solutions, disruption in the legal profession, artificial intelligence and legal tech, and the future of legal education. She is a member of the National Transport Commission’s Automated Vehicles Industry Insight Group and the Australian Driverless Vehicle Initiative’s Policy & Risk Group.
Dr Andrew Dahdal
Head, Law and Policy at Centre for Law and Development, College of Law, Qatar University
Dr Andrew Dahdal is the Head of Law and Policy at the Centre for Law and Development, College of Law, Qatar University, presenting on the development of common law in Qatar and an overview of FinTech regulation in the Middle East.
Dr. Andrew Dahdal
Head, Law and Policy at Centre for Law and Development, College of Law, Qatar University
Dr. Andrew Dahdal is the Head of Law and Policy at the Centre for Law and Development, College of Law, Qatar University, presenting on the development of common law in Qatar and an overview of FinTech regulation in the Middle East.
Judge Shams Al Hajjaji
Judge at North Cairo Primary Court, Egypt
Dr. Shams Al-Hajjaji holds a Ph.D. from the University of Luxembourg, JSD and LLM from the University of California Berkeley, and LLM and LLB from Cairo University. He is currently a postdoctoral research associate at the Walter –Shucking Institute for International Law at the University of Kiel, Germany.
Mr Bashar H. Malkawi
Professor at James E. Rogers College of Law, University of Arizona
Mr Bashar H. Malkawi is a professor at the James E. Rogers College of Law, University of Arizona, presenting on bankruptcy proceedings and intellectual property assets in Arab countries.
Mr. Bashar H. Malkawi
Professor at James E. Rogers College of Law, University of Arizona
Mr. Bashar H. Malkawi is a professor at the James E. Rogers College of Law, University of Arizona, presenting on bankruptcy proceedings and intellectual property assets in Arab countries.
Ms Judi Storer
PhD Student at Flinders University
Ms Judi Storer is a PhD student at Flinders University, presenting research on holding directors of fossil fuel companies criminally liable under Australian corporate law for failing to manage climate change risks.
Ms. Judi Storer
PhD Student at Flinders University
Ms. Judi Storer is a PhD student at Flinders University, presenting research on holding directors of fossil fuel companies criminally liable under Australian corporate law for failing to manage climate change risks.
Nour Hineidi
Registrar at DIFC Courts
Nour Hineidi was appointed as Registrar of the DIFC Courts in November 2020, overseeing the functioning of the Court Registry and presiding over procedural hearings and applications. She has over twelve years' legal experience in Australia and the Middle East, specializing in international commercial arbitration and litigation.
Professor Anowar Zahid
Dean, Faculty of Law at Eastern University
Professor Anowar Zahid is the Dean of the Faculty of Law at Eastern University in Dhaka, Bangladesh, focusing on doing business in the Middle East and the issue of Islamic law as a choice of law in commercial contracts.
Professor Yassin Elshazly
Professor of Commercial Law at Qatar University
Professor Yassin Elshazly is a Professor of Commercial Law and a certified arbitrator, presenting on foreign expropriation standards in the GCC.
The Honourable Wayne Martin AC QC
Judge at Dubai International Financial Centre Courts
The Hon Wayne Martin served as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Western Australia from 2006 to 2018. He has extensive experience in legal practice, including serving as Counsel assisting the HIH Royal Commission and as Chairman of the Law Reform Commission.
Event Details
- Date
- April 15, 2019
- Location
- 🇦🇺 Adelaide, Australia
- Audience
- Legal practitioners, academics, policymakers, and business professionals interested in Arab-Australian trade relations.