ADR Client Strategies in the Middle East and Africa: Leading Lawyers on Assisting Multinational Companies in ADR Proceedings, Understanding Cultural ... Negotiation Tactics (Inside the Minds)

ADR Client Strategies in the Middle East and Africa is an authoritative, insider's perspective on key strategies for representing clients involved in ADR proceedings in these regions. Featuring partners from law firms across the region, including top attorneys from Nigeria, the United Arab Emirates, Israel, and Egypt, these experts guide the reader through the laws that govern Middle Eastern and African law systems as they discuss the unique features of recent legislation and explain factors driving upcoming changes and trends. Explaining the regulatory frameworks that govern these regions, the authors give the reader a glimpse into the negotiating environments and ADR processes of these countries and share their insights on understanding cultural differences and adapting their strategies accordingly. These leaders reveal their advice on addressing issues for multinational companies, ensuring clients are complying with disclosure requirements, and managing breakdowns in negotiations. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these lawyers offer up their thoughts around the keys to success within this developing area of law.

Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business intelligence from C-Level executives (Chairman, CEO, CFO, CMO, Partner) from the world's most respected companies nationwide, rather than third-party accounts from unknown authors and analysts. Each chapter is comparable to an essay/thought leadership piece and is a future-oriented look at where an industry, profession or topic is headed and the most important issues for the future. Through an exhaustive selection process, each author was hand-picked by the Inside the Minds editorial board to author a chapter for this book.

Chapters Include:

1. Amir Marghany, Managing Partner, Marghany Advocates Arbitration Strategies and Trends in Egypt
2. Karim Nassif, Partner and Department Head of Real Estate, Construction and Arbitration; and Gordon Blanke, Senior Associate, International Arbitration, Habib Al Mulla & Co. Arbitrating in the UAE and the Middle East Some Cultural Insights for the Unaware
3. Funke Adekoya, Managing Partner, LEX - ""Alternative Dispute Resolution in Nigeria"
4. Adrian Cole, Partner, Simmons & Simmons An Overview of Alternative Dispute Resolution in the United Arab Emirates
5. Anthony Idigbe, Managing Partner, PUNUKA Attorneys & Solicitors ADR Practice in Nigeria
6. Mohamed Y. Alem, Managing Partner, Alem & Associates ADR: The Latest Trends and Strategies in the MENA Region
7. Craig Shepherd, Partner, Head of Middle East Disputes Practice, Herbert Smith LLP ADR Strategy in the United Arab Emirates
8. Joseph Benkel, Founding Partner, Raved, Magriso, Benkel, Lahav & Co. Fundamentals of Alternative Dispute Resolution in Israel
9. Omar Aljazy, Managing Partner, Aljazy & Co. Advocates and Legal Consultants Practical Implications of Arbitration in Jordan
10. Taha Alizai, Partner; Syed Bulent Sohail, Associate, Orr, Dignam & Co. ADR in Pakistan: Successful Client Strategies

Appendices Include:

Appendix A: Mediation Law No. 12 of 2006
Appendix B: Law No. 31 of 2001
Appendix C: Court of Cassation Decision
Appendix D: Arbitration and Conciliation Act
Appendix E: Karachi Centre for Dispute Resolution Mediation Clause
Appendix F: Rules for KCDR Registered Mediators
Appendix G: Code of Conduct for Mediators
Appendix H: Model Dispute Resolution Clause in Construction Contracts
Appendix I: Model Settlement of Disputes Clause in Petroleum Concession Agreements Issued by the Government of Pakistan