In today’s volatile business environment, organizations across the GCC are under increasing pressure to manage contractual exposure, protect supply chains, and maintain operational continuity during periods of disruption. From geopolitical instability to force majeure events and commercial uncertainty, legal readiness has become a strategic imperative.
Join LexisNexis Middle East and DIFC Academy, in partnership with HAS Law, for a premium CLPD-certified workshop exploring how legal professionals can navigate contractual risk and strengthen operational resilience within GCC legal frameworks. This expert-led session will examine force majeure, hardship, termination rights, and crisis-driven contractual challenges through a practical regional lens.
Bringing together senior legal practitioners from Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and the UAE, the program offers a unique multi-jurisdictional GCC perspective, delivering commercially focused insights grounded in real regional practice and cross-border legal experience.
COURSE DETAILS
Date: 9 July 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (GST)
Modality: Online (Live via Zoom)
Accreditation: 2 CLPD Accredited Points
Certification: Includes comprehensive course handouts and a Certificate of Completion
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Analyse contractual risk provisions under GCC laws arising from regional disruption
- Evaluate force majeure, hardship, and termination clauses for legal effectiveness
- Apply legal readiness strategies to manage contractual exposure during crises
- Develop resilient contractual approaches that support operational continuity
SPEAKERS
Hamdan AlShamsi (Senior Partner & Founder, HAS Law Firm)
Mariam Alfailakawi
Lawyer – Dar Almuhama Law Firm, Kuwait
Sharif Akkad
Managing Partner – Sharif Akkad Law Firm (MAK), Saudi Arabia
Zainab Al Lawati
Partner – ALC Lawyers & Counsels, Oman
Evgeny Yafasov (Moderator)
Partner – HAS Law Firm, UAE
COURSE FEE
Early Bird Offer (available until 26 June) - USD 220
Full Fee: USD 250
