“INTRODUCTION TO DIFC LAWS”CERTIFICATE
OCTOBER 5 – NOVEMBER 17, 2015
ENHANCE YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE DIFC LAWS
In association with Thomson Reuters, the DIFC Dispute Resolution Authority Academy (Academy of Law)
has developed the “Introduction to DIFC Laws” Certificate. This programme has been specifically
designed to meet the needs of today’s Emirati and expatriate lawyers, legal advisors and consultants,
seeking to gain a better understanding of and develop their familiarity with DIFC laws.
This certificate is unique and forms part of Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum Initiatives for
Legal Excellence, and it will be taught in collaboration with leading common law practitioners and DIFC
Courts judges.
The “Introduction to DIFC Laws” Certificate comprises a set of 7 two-hour weekly sessions and will be
held in English. Attendance at 5 out of 7 sessions is mandatory in order to complete the course and
receive certification.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND THE COURSE?
This certificate is ideal for Emirati and expatriate lawyers, legal advisors and consultants, in addition to
civil and common law practitioners, who seek a better understanding of the laws of the DIFC.
COURSE CERTIFICATION
At the end of the programme, all participants will receive the “Introduction to DIFC Laws” Certificate
issued by the DIFC Dispute Resolution Authority Academy (Academy of Law) and Thomson Reuters.
This course is accredited by the Government of Dubai Legal Affairs Department in respect of its CLPD
(Continuing Legal Professional Development) scheme.
PARTICIPANTS BENEFITS
Participants attending the “Introduction to DIFC Laws” Certificate programme will receive the following
complimentary benefits throughout their period of study:
 Access to Westlaw Gulf during the period of the course.
 Access to Compliance Complete; governance, risk and compliance news and regulatory updates.
 Informer magazine - which is Thomson Reuters’ quarterly publication and includes global and
regional news, analysis, interviews on governance, risk, legal, compliance and anti- money
laundering matters;
COURSE TIMETABLE
The “Introduction to DIFC Laws” Certificate programme comprises the following sessions, which take
place at 5.30 pm – 7.30 pm at The DIFC Courtroom:
Session
Title
Date
Speaker
Session 1
Introduction to the DIFC Courts
October 5, 2015
Mark Beer – Registrar at DIFC Courts
Session 2
Laws related to contracts
October 13, 2015
Vanessa Abernethy - Senior Corporate
Lawyer
Session 3
Overview of Legal Entities in the
DIFC
October 20, 2015
Session 4
DIFC Employment Law
October 27, 2015
Session 5
DIFC Law of Obligations
November 3, 2015
Mark Hoyle – Partner at King & Wood
Mallesons
Session 6
DIFC Property Law
November 10, 2015
Jeremy Scott – Senior Associate at Al
Tamimi & Company
Session 7
DIFC Regulatory Law
November 17, 2015
Timothy Binning – Associate Director Policy and Legal at Dubai Financial
Services Authority (DFSA)
Tanuja Paramasivam – Senior Legal
Counsel at Dubai International
Financial Centre Authority
Shiraz Sethi – Associate at Bin Shabib
& Associates (BSA) Limited LLP
AND
Bushra Ahmed – Head of Dispute
Resolution at KBH Kanuun
ABOUT THE DRA ACADEMY OF LAW
DIFC Dispute Resolution Authority Academy (Academy of Law) was established in 2015 as an
independent entity to provide quality ancillary services to the UAE legal community. Its core functions
include training and regulating lawyers, publishing and disseminating information, hosting events for the
legal community, and providing free legal advice for people in need.
Specific ancillary services provided by the Academy of Law include:
The Pro Bono Programme; All training programmes such as the DIFC Courts Certificate in Law and
Procedures, Advocacy Training, Lecture Series and Arabic seminars on the laws and practices of the DIFC
Courts; The registration of legal practitioners and the observance of the DIFC Courts Mandatory Code of
Conduct; The publication of DIFC Courts-related literature, such as the DIFC Courts Rules, legal textbooks
and articles, Law Reports and newsletters; The Education Committee; The Annual Legal Gala Dinner and
other networking events.
ABOUT THOMSON REUTERS GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE
Thomson Reuters GRC brings together global regulatory and securities intelligence; contract and deal
drafting tools; internal policy management; e-learning; anti-money laundering solutions; and audit,
filing, board of director and disclosure services. It provides financial institutions, insurance companies
and other firms with powerful tools and insights to support decision-making across the organization.
Thomson Reuters is uniquely positioned to bring comprehensive information assets, advanced
technology, products and relationships across the compliance and legal marketplace to connect relevant
information in a meaningful way and give customers the knowledge to act. The Thomson Reuters GRC
unit will deliver comprehensive solutions that provide a cohesive view of risk, enabling customers to
connect regulatory obligations with business goals to drive innovation and success. The unit comprises
market-leading GRC brands including Complinet, Paisley, Westlaw Business, Westlaw Compliance
Advisor, Oden and West’s Capitol Watch. For more information, visit grc.thomsonreuters.com.
Members provide financial knowledge and guidance based on the highest professional, technical and
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them achieve long‐term, sustainable economic value.
SHEIKH MAKTOUM BIN MOHAMMED AL MAKTOUM INITIATIVES FOR LEGAL EXCELLENCE
Maktoum Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum Initiatives for Legal Excellence were initiated to create a legally
well versed generation, enhance capabilities of persons engaged in the judicial field, and motivate
pioneering in legal works. These initiatives are the first of their kind in the United Arab Emirates, which
address different categories related to the legal and judicial community. The initiatives are considered a
platform to launch various pioneering programs in every aspect of the legal and judicial fields.
REGISTRATION FORM
THE “INTRODUCTION TO DIFC LAWS” CERTIFICATE
OCTOBER 5 – NOVEMBER 17, 2015
DUBAI, UAE
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rescheduled training or any future training. If Thomson Reuters does not reschedule and cancel the
training, Thomson Reuters shall return the training fee to client less an amount equal to any
expenses incurred by Thomson Reuters in connection with the provision of any services.
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