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(3)
Associate Professor Tania Leiman
Dean of Law at Flinders University
Tania's research interests include 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.
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, LLM from The American University in Cairo, as well as LLM and LLB from Cairo University. He is currently a postdoctoral research associate at Walter –Shucking Institute for International law at the University of Kiel, Germany.
Professor Anowar Zahid
Dean, Faculty of Law at Eastern University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Professor Anowar Zahid specializes in Islamic law and its application in commercial contracts. He has extensive experience in legal education and research, focusing on the intersection of Islamic law and international business practices.
Event Details
- Date
- April 15, 2019
- Location
- 🇦🇺 Adelaide, Australia
- Audience
- Legal practitioners, academics, policymakers, and business professionals interested in Arab-Australian trade relations.