DIFC Academy in partnership with LexisNexis Middle East invites you to the awarding ceremony and launch of The Laws of the DIFC, Volume 1 (Reissue) and Volume 4 (New) followed by a series of 2 live webinar lectures to be presented by Commentaries authors.
Session 2- DIFC Companies and Operating Laws
DIFC Companies Law
Dan Partovi
Partner, Jones Day
Dan Partovi has 15 years of experience advising significant companies, private equity and sovereign funds, and government entities on complex international transactions in the United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and across the MENA region. His focus includes M&A, joint ventures, international trade, complex commercial relationships, and structuring foreign direct investment into the Middle East.
Dan is experienced in sectors including hospitality, F&B, consumer goods, retail, real estate, financial services, energy, telecommunications, and manufacturing. Dan is the author of the official commentary to the Companies Law of the Dubai International Financial Centre (published by the DIFC Academy and LexisNexis) and provides the legal community with continuing education on companies law and governance.
DIFC Operating Law
David Russell QC
Barrister, Outer Temple Chambers
David commenced legal practice in 1974. He is admitted to practise in Australia, England and Wales (Lincoln’s Inn), the Courts of the Dubai International Financial Centre, New York (as a Legal Consultant), New Zealand and Papua New Guinea.
He currently practises in Dubai, London, and Abu Dhabi (Outer Temple Chambers), Sydney (Ground Floor Wentworth Chambers) and Brisbane (Sir Harry Gibbs Chambers). He has acted for Commonwealth and State Governments as well as individuals and corporations. David was President of the Taxation Institute of Australia from 1993 to 1995, and of the Asia Oceania Tax Consultants’ Association from 1996 to 2000.
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