Event

Location:

WebEx

Location:

WebEx

Synopsis:

In celebration of Qatar National Day, the College of Law at Hamad Bin Khalifa University presents an online colloquium reflecting on democracy and the constitution of Qatar.

The Amir’s recent announcement that Qatar will hold elections for its Shura Council (Advisory Council), Qatar’s legislative body, is consistent with the promise of democracy set out in the constitution.

Chairman

Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd

President of the Qatar International Court and Dispute Resolution Centre

Speakers

Dr. Minas Khatchadourian

General Counsel – Qatar International Centre for Conciliation and Arbitration

Christopher Grout

Registrar – Qatar International Court and Dispute Resolution Centre

Professor Khawar Qureshi QC

Serle Court London and McNair Chambers Qatar

Location: WebEx

Synopsis:

International Commercial Courts are an institutional innovation in transnational adjudication established to resolve private and commercial law disputes. Some of these courts are created within free financial zones as the default forum for all disputes arising out of the zone. In the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), the Regulatory Tribunal hears complaints raised by individuals and corporate bodies against decisions of the QFC regulators. Similar functions are undertaken by courts in other zones.

Synopsis:
The panel of distinguished experts will explore the practice of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in Islamic and Middle Eastern law and share practical insights on the arbitration practice in Qatar and Turkey. The webinar provides an in-depth opportunity to explore the latest arbitration trends and controversies in the region.

Synopsis:

Objective

To provide an understanding of the general principles of international arbitration and its relationship to other dispute resolution processes.

Learning Outcomes

Understand the background to international arbitration;

Describe the process and procedure of international arbitration;

Understand international arbitration in the context of other forms of dispute resolution.

Benefits

Will be awarded an Introductory Certificate;

Synopsis:

Chair

Susan L. Karamanian

Dean

College of Law, HBKU



Speakers

Helen Mountfield QC

Judge

QICDRC, Qatar



Christopher Grout

Registrar

QICDRC, Qatar



Luigia Ingianni

Commissioner, Employment Standards OfficeQatar Financial Centre, Doha

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