The WLF's GRC Forum 2026 Dubai, organized by the World Lawyers Forum, is a premier event scheduled for January 19-20, 2026, at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Waterfront. This forum aims to bring together over 500 legal professionals from around the globe to discuss and address the latest challenges and developments in governance, risk management, and compliance within the legal industry.
Key topics at the forum include the future of intellectual property litigation and enforcement, focusing on AI, big data, and cross-border innovation disputes. Sessions will also cover cybersecurity strategies and threat resilience, risk quantification, and the impact of artificial intelligence on legal governance. These discussions are designed to provide attendees with actionable insights into emerging legal challenges and regulatory trends.
The event offers extensive networking opportunities, including interactive workshops, knowledge-sharing sessions, and an expo hall featuring cutting-edge technologies and services. Notable speakers include Farbod Faribi Noorani, Attorney & Founder of Noorani Global Law Firm, and Prabhakaran Ramachandaran, Chairman & Managing Partner of Lincoln Global Law Chambers.
Legal professionals, including litigators, in-house counsels, policymakers, and legal innovators, should attend to stay at the forefront of industry developments, gain strategic insights, and connect with peers and thought leaders from around the world.
Speakers(32)
Abdelghani Alhijawi
Head - Enterprise Technology Department at Dewan Architects & Engineers
Abdelghani Alhijawi leads the Enterprise Technology Department at Dewan Architects & Engineers in the UAE, focusing on technology integration.
Ahmed Nagy
Senior Legal Counsel at Emirates IslamiBankc
Ahmed Nagy is the Senior Legal Counsel at Emirates IslamiBankc in the UAE, specializing in financial legal matters.
Anamika Sharma
Head of Legal Department at Seven Seas Hotel Dubai
Anamika Sharma is the Head of the Legal Department at Seven Seas Hotel Dubai in the UAE, specializing in hospitality law.
Anthony Kieffer
Ex E&Y Cybersecurity and Risk Professional at Independent GRC Consultant
Anthony Kieffer is an independent GRC consultant in France, formerly a cybersecurity and risk professional at E&Y.
Arbnora Jashanica
ESG Advisory/ Board Director at The World Bank Group/ESG consulting firm
Arbnora Jashanica serves as an ESG Advisory and Board Director at The World Bank Group and an ESG consulting firm in Kosovo.
Ayush Hans
Legal Counsel at Bidfood Middle East
Ayush Hans is a Legal Counsel at Bidfood Middle East in the UAE, specializing in corporate legal matters.
Balaji Iyer
Advocate at CHAMBERS OF GEORGE REBELLO
Balaji Iyer is an advocate at CHAMBERS OF GEORGE REBELLO in India, with expertise in intellectual property law.
Beatriz Ruiz-Beato
Head of Global Data Privacy at NEC Corporation
Beatriz Ruiz-Beato is the Head of Global Data Privacy at NEC Corporation in Spain, specializing in data privacy compliance.
Bengi Su Karakoylu
Founder and CEO at Avokie.app
Bengi Su Karakoylu is the Founder and CEO of Avokie.app in Turkey, focusing on legal technology solutions.
Can Yildirmaz
Director of Data Privacy and Client Data Protection at Accenture
Can Yildirmaz is the Director of Data Privacy and Client Data Protection at Accenture in the UAE, focusing on data privacy strategies.
Chinar Jethwani
Corporate Lawyer & Compliance Specialist at Varun Beverages
Chinar Jethwani is a Corporate Lawyer and Compliance Specialist at Varun Beverages in the UAE, focusing on corporate law.
Clen Cletus Richard
Senior Cybersecurity Manager at MBC Group
Clen Cletus Richard is the Senior Cybersecurity Manager at MBC Group in the UAE, specializing in threat resilience strategies.
Dr. Mohd Hwaidi
Director of the LLM (Master of Laws) Programmes at University of Birmingham
Dr. Mohd Hwaidi is the Director of the LLM Programmes at the University of Birmingham in the UK, focusing on legal education.
Dr. Shamini K Ragavan, SFHEA
Associate Professor of Law at University of Birmingham Dubai
Dr. Shamini K Ragavan is an Associate Professor of Law at the University of Birmingham Dubai in the UAE.
Dr. Shamini K. Ragavan, SFHEA
Associate Professor of Law at University of Birmingham Dubai
Dr. Shamini K. Ragavan is an Associate Professor of Law at the University of Birmingham Dubai in the UAE, focusing on legal education.
Farbod Faribi Noorani
Attorney & Founder at Noorani Global Law Firm
Farbod Faribi Noorani is the founder of Noorani Global Law Firm in the USA, specializing in intellectual property litigation and enforcement.
Gbiamango Yewawa
Attorney at Law at Yewawa Law Firm
Gbiamango Yewawa is an Attorney at Law at Yewawa Law Firm in the USA, specializing in international business litigation.
Georges Abi Saab
General Counsel at Ooredoo Group
Georges Abi Saab is the General Counsel at Ooredoo Group in Qatar, focusing on telecommunications law.
Hon. Mr. Justice Sanjay Kumar Singh
Judge at The High Court of Judicature at Patna (Bihar)
Hon. Mr. Justice Sanjay Kumar Singh serves as a Judge at The High Court of Judicature at Patna in India.
Hon. Mr. Justice Saurabh Srivastava
Judge at The High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh)
Hon. Mr. Justice Saurabh Srivastava serves as a Judge at The High Court of Judicature at Allahabad in India.
Karmanya Singh Sareen
Senior Partner at Kommit
Karmanya Singh Sareen serves as a Senior Partner at Kommit in India, focusing on cross-border innovation disputes.
Massyl Mallem
CEO & Co-Founder at PatentPlus AI
Massyl Mallem is the CEO and Co-Founder of PatentPlus AI in the USA, focusing on AI-driven patent solutions.
Michael A. Siem
Partner at Devlin Law Firm
Michael A. Siem is a Partner at Devlin Law Firm in the USA, focusing on strategic litigation for international business.
Mohammad Fahad Shaikh
Muhammad Talal Farrukh Irfan Khan
Partner at United Trademark & Patent Services
Muhammad Talal Farrukh Irfan Khan is a partner at United Trademark & Patent Services in Saudi Arabia, specializing in trademark and patent law.
Osama El-Masry
Data Responsibility & Privacy ME Practice Lead at Cognizant
Osama El-Masry leads the Data Responsibility & Privacy practice at Cognizant in the UAE, focusing on data protection strategies.
Prabhakaran Ramachandaran
Chairman & Managing Partner at Lincoln Global Law Chambers
Prabhakaran Ramachandaran is the Chairman and Managing Partner at Lincoln Global Law Chambers in the USA, focusing on AI and legal governance.
Richard Mack
EMEA Business Executive at IBM
Richard Mack is an EMEA Business Executive at IBM in the UAE, specializing in cybersecurity solutions.
Sachka Stefanova
Salary Partner at Taylor Wessing
Sachka Stefanova is a Salary Partner at Taylor Wessing in Germany, focusing on international business litigation.
Saloni Tuteja
Head of Legal & Compliance at Servier Middle East
Saloni Tuteja is the Head of Legal & Compliance at Servier Middle East in the UAE, specializing in pharmaceutical law.
Sunjay Bhatia
Attorney at Bhatia Law Firm, PC
Sunjay Bhatia is an Attorney at Bhatia Law Firm, PC in the USA, specializing in strategic litigation for international business.
Vijay Ojha
Group Company Secretary at Sharaf Group
Vijay Ojha serves as the Group Company Secretary at Sharaf Group in the UAE, specializing in corporate governance.
Event Details
- Date
- January 19-20, 2026
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇦🇪 Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Waterfront
- Pricing
- $1,099 - $1,199
- Audience
- Legal professionals, including litigators, in-house counsels, policymakers, and legal innovators
- Attendees
- 500+