19 August 2021
GREAT Legal Services Trade Mission to the UAE: 22-26 November 2021
The GREAT campaign, Ministry of Justice and Department for International Trade are delighted to lead a legal services sector trade mission to the UAE
& Expo 2020 Dubai in November 2021. We would like to
invite members of the UK legal services sector to join our delegation to the
UAE between 22-26 November 2021.
This is a
unique opportunity for you to meet new clients, expand your networks and take
part in panel sessions, business matching meetings and private roundtables
hosted by the UK Government.
Background
Over the
last year the GREAT campaign to promote legal services has undertaken virtual
trade missions and conferences to Africa, and more recently the Middle East, to
support the UK legal sector overseas. Whilst virtual events have brought
benefits and new learnings to our campaign, we are now looking ahead to our
first in-person event since the pandemic began with our visit to the UAE &
Expo 2020 Dubai.
About the
mission:
This legal services sector mission will visit the
UAE from 22nd to 26th November 2021.
The mission delegation will be made up of UK
legal professionals and will likely include a minister from the Ministry
of Justice.
This mission will provide delegates with valuable
experience, industry contacts and potential export opportunities.
Programme:
One day of the programme will take place at the UK Pavilion (the official location for the
UK’s participation at Expo 2020 Dubai) with senior HMG representatives.
The programme will include panel sessions, skills sharing workshops and an
evening reception.
The programme will also provide time for business
meetings and further networking opportunities, as well as other panel
events, breakout sessions and tailored business development opportunities.
The in-market programme will be arranged and set
up by the Ministry of Justice, Department for International Trade,
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and sector bodies.
You will receive a market briefing session by the
British Ambassador or chargé d'affaires, along with the DIT in-country
team.
Please note that the above is subject to change.
Additional details will be set out to the delegation in due course.
Benefits of the mission:
Prestigious networking receptions, company
presentations and business matching meetings with businesses, local
lawyers and other relevant legal professionals.
A mission brochure will be produced to advertise
your company or services both prior to, and during, the mission.
You can take advantage of an optional negotiated
accommodation package or make your own accommodation arrangements.
Why the
UAE?
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is one of the UK's
most important trading partners and one of the fastest growing markets for
UK exports. In 2018, exports to the UAE from the UK totalled more than
£10.5 billion and we had a trade surplus of more than £4 billion (ONS,
2018).
The UAE is the UK’s 11th largest export market
for legal services. There are over 40 UK law firms based in the region
with an estimated 900 plus English & Welsh solicitors and 70+ Scottish
solicitors practising in the UAE on a permanent basis.
Dubai is a regional hub and commercial capital
for the Middle East, North Africa and beyond with associated international
dispute resolution facilities on in the DIFC applying the common law and
offering practice rights to UK practitioners. Nearby Abu Dhabi has more
recently established its Global Markets Court on similar lines.
For more
information, view the exporting to the UAE country guide.
Requirements:
In order to
take part in the delegation, your company/firm/chamber must meet the following
qualifications:
headquartered in the UK;
have a strong interest in the UAE market or Middle Eastern markets, and
the bandwidth to service Middle Eastern clients.
be a qualified legal practitioner.
To note: Whilst we accept multiple
applications from each company/ firm/chamber we will only be selecting one
representative from each to join the delegation.
Costs:
Application
If this
trade mission is of interest to you, please complete our short application form
by Friday 10th September 2021.
Apply now to be on the trade mission
delegation
We look
forward to receiving your application.
If you have
any questions about the application process, please email legalservicesaregreat@justice.gov.uk