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LexTalk World Conference and Exhibition Concludes in Dubai by Uniting Global Legal Leaders on Cross-Border Governance

The 5th Middle East edition and 15th global edition gathered enterprise legal counsels, law firm leaders, compliance executives, arbitration specialists and legal technology innovators at the Crowne Plaza, Deira, Dubai.

Dates: 9 & 10 September 2026
Venue: Crowne Plaza, Deira, Dubai
Edition: 5th Middle East · 15th Global
Organiser: MantraNex Vista Pvt Ltd

Dubai, UAE — The LexTalk World Conference and Exhibition concluded its 5th Middle East edition and 15th global edition at the Crowne Plaza, Deira, Dubai, on September 9 and 10, 2026. The event gathered enterprise legal counsels, law firm leaders, independent practitioners, compliance executives, arbitration specialists, and legal technology innovators across the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, and global commercial hubs to address complex regulatory dynamics.

Led by Abhishek Gourav, Co-Founder and Director of MantraNex Vista Pvt Ltd, the company delivers premier B2B legal industry events in the APAC and ME regions to foster networking, knowledge exchange, and professional visibility through bespoke conferences, exhibitions, and media platforms. The conference maintained editorial rigor under an advisory board of senior legal leaders.

Advisory Board

Dr. Lalit BhasinPresident, Society of Indian Law Firms
Yasser AboismailRegional General Counsel
Dr. G.V. RaoSenior Advocate, Supreme Court of India
Piyush GuptaHead Counsel, Etihad Airways
Raghvendra VermaChairman and Chapter Head Dubai, ICSI Middle East
Bhavin MehtaVice President of Compliance and Enterprise Ethics, Mastercard, UAE

01 · The Agenda

Critical Enterprise Themes

Through keynotes, panels, and roundtables, the agenda addressed eight critical enterprise themes.

01Sovereign Artificial Intelligence and Stateless DataMultinational AI compliance, transnational data sovereignty, and digital diplomacy.
02ESG 2.0 and Sustainability under ScrutinyEnforcement trends, litigation risks from green claims, and global disclosures.
03Legal Operations as a Profit CentreRisk modelling, proactive risk avoidance, and revenue protection.
04Guardians of Corporate SovereigntyGeneral Counsel strategies for intellectual property disputes, volatile deal-making, and regulatory inquiries.
05Digital Assets, Tokenised Trade, and Borderless CapitalDecentralized finance disputes, custody rights, legal validity, and financial crime compliance.
06Cross-Border Contract Lifecycle ManagementBalancing GCC and APAC legal frameworks, arbitration versus litigation clauses, and automation risks.
07The New Economics of DisputesThird-party funding, collective actions, and cross-border enforcement of judgments and arbitral awards.
08The Velocity MandateOperational speed, governance rigor, and institutional trust.

02 · On Stage

Keynote, Panel and Case Study Speakers

Opening Keynote
Dr. Ahmad Alozn
Co-Founder, Mediation Hub MENA
Chehade Kahi
General Counsel Legal, Emirates Petroleum
Krupesh Bhat
Founder and CEO, Melento.ai
Raghvendra Verma
Partner, AMADI; Chairman, ICSI Middle East DIFC NPIO Dubai
Shilpa Bhasin Mehra
Independent Legal Consultant, Accredited Mediator, Author UAE & AMEA
Balakrishna Gopalakrishnan
Founder, BGK Law Associates
Sunjjoy Jaiin
Founder & Managing Partner, Lex Corp
Aniket Gautam
Founding Partner, ASG & Partners
Kapil Singhal
CEO and Founder, Coingeit and CaseDocker
Sophie Best
CEO, Knowledge Nexus
Sujneet Kaur Johal
Regional Business Manager & Legal Technology Advisor – MEA, Dilitrust
Dr. Sergey Medvedev
Managing Partner, Gorodissky & Partners
Shuchita Singhal
COO, Coingeit & CaseDocker
Saurabh Malhotra
General Counsel, Intertek
Anjali Sheoran
Director Legal, Atlan Technologies Private Limited
Mehrdad Molaei
Senior Legal Counsel, SLB
Saurabh Bagaria
Advocate, Calcutta High Court
Sheila Shadmand
Partner-in-Charge for Middle East and Africa, Jones Day
Dr. Faris Nasrallah
Head of Arbitration, Crescent Petroleum
Adv. Anindita Pal
Founder & Managing Partner, Fairaigle Legal & Consultancy LLP
Sujoy Bose
Head – Secretarial, Legal & Compliance, Krsnaa Diagnostics Ltd.
Denis Sergienko
Global Counsel, HP

…among others.

03 · Partners

Sponsors and Knowledge Partners

Platinum Sponsor

Diamond Sponsors

Gold Sponsor

Knowledge Partners

Wellness and Consciousness Partner

04 · The Honours

Global Legal Honors Awards

The summit concluded with the Global Legal Honors Awards, celebrating corporate legal teams, law firms, dispute practitioners, and legal technology innovators.

Leading General Counsel of the YearAnjali SheoranDirector Legal, Atlan Technologies Private Limited
Inspiring General Counsel of the YearAnthi S. TsigkouInternational Commercial & Maritime Lawyer
Emerging Legal Counsel of the YearAnkit SuriDGM – Legal & Strategy, ITW Universe
RisingCaseDockerAI-Powered LegalOps WorkDesk
Rising Legal Tech Expert of the YearAnurag BhargavaProduct Counsel, CIPP/E-Certified Legal Professional
Emerging In-House Counsel of the YearAphune Kuvephulii KezoLegal Manager, JSW GMR Cricket Private Limited
Leading Independent LawyerAbdullah Bin ManzurBarrister, Gray's Inn · Independent Legal Practice, Ruskin Global
Emerging In-House Lawyer of the YearAntonio HoLegal Counsel, BAT Global Travel Retail
Inspiring Legal and Compliance Expert of the YearDr. Adarika GhoseINDEPENDENT COUNSEL & Board Advisor, FORMER HEAD - LEGAL AND COMPLIANCE
Leading Managing Partner of the YearAniket GautamFounding & Managing Partner, ASG & Partners
Leading General Counsel of the YearAbdullah DannonExecutive Legal Advisor to the President, Royal Commission for Riyadh City
Inspiring Independent Lawyer of the YearBharath Kumar DaraboinaAssociate Partner & Advocate, Prism Legal Associates
Inspiring In-House Legal Department of the YearDikina WediGroup General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer, Auremin
Inspiring Independent Lawyer of the YearDaraboina Subramaniam YadavAdvocate, Supreme Court of India & High Court of Telangana
Rising Law Firm of the YearFairaigle Legal & Consultancy LLPLegal & Consultancy Firm
Rising Lawyer in a Law Firm of the YearIrem AltundagSolicitor, Criminal & Family Law (Australia)
Leading Cross-Border Legal Team of the YearJosé Maria Cabral SacaduraInternational Business Lawyer
Leading Managing Partner of the Year in a Law FirmJai LodhaManaging Partner, VSL Law Chambers
Leading SaaS RegTech Company of the YearMelentoAI-Native Legal-Ops Platform
Rising In-House Lawyer/Counsel of the YearMashael AlfarsiSenior Executive — Real Estate Dispute Resolution (UAE)
Rising In-House Counsel of the YearMohamed AbdelgadirHead of Legal
Rising In-House Lawyer/Counsel of the YearMrs. Prerna KapoorManager – Corporate & Government Affairs, JSW MG Motor India
Emerging General Counsel of the YearMajed A. MaimaniLegal Manager – Core Business, Umm Al-Qura for Development & Construction
Leading Legal Tech Expert of the YearNevin Jacob KoshyPartner & Head, Patent & Design Department, UTMPS (Dubai)
Emerging Legal Expert of the YearNizar OuelhaziSenior Legal & Tax Policy Expert, Qatar General Tax Authority
Rising In-House Counsel of the YearRanjith MohanGroup Legal Counsel
Inspiring General Counsel of the YearSaurabh MalhotraRegional General Counsel – South Asia, Intertek
Leading In-House Lawyer/Counsel of the YearShailja ChandraLegal Professional, Britannia Industries Limited
Emerging Law Firm of the YearSoma BagariaSKN Legal LLP
Emerging Legal & Compliance Expert of the YearSujoy BoseHead – Secretarial, Legal & Compliance, Krsnaa Diagnostics Ltd.
Inspiring Legal Expert of the YearShilpa Bhasin MehraIndependent Legal Consultant, Focal
Inspiring General Counsel of the YearShruti JainGlobal Chief Legal Officer – Renewable Energy & Power Transmission, Sterlite Power
Rising In-House Lawyer/Counsel of the YearUdit MehtaSenior Manager – Legal & Compliance, Equentia Financial Service Pvt. Ltd.
Emerging In-House Lawyer of the YearTuhina DeyCorporate Counsel, Amazon Leo
Leading Cross-Border Legal Team of the YearVasiliki KantaPartner, P. Kakkavas–V. Kanta Law Firm
Rising Law Firm Founder of the YearJason Chong Wai ZhePrincipal, Zhe Chambers · Advocate & Solicitor, High Court of Malaysia
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