Working in the GCC: Addressing the Legacy of the Credit Crunch
Programme highlights
Day one - 18 October 2009
9.20-9.30
ACE IBG Chairman’s introduction
Speaker: Gavin English, IBG Chairman, ACE
9.30-9.45
Role of ACE
Speaker: Nelson Ogunshakin, CEO, ACE
9.45-10.25
Overview of Business Opportunities Across the GCC
Work experiences, case studies and industry practice
Speaker: Phil Dowrick, UKTI and Rod MacDonald, Buro Happold
- Saudi Arabia
- Qatar
- Bahrain
- Kuwait
- Oman
10.35-11.15
The Elephant in the Room: Developing and Understanding Business in Saudi Arabia - Opportunities, Pitfalls and Challenges
Speaker: Phil Dowrick, UKTI and Rod MacDonald, Buro Happold
- Project opportunities
- Entry strategy
- Survival kit
11.40-12.20
Insurance Requirements in the GCC
Speaker: Michael Earp, Willis and representative from
Al Futtaim Willis Co LLC
- Types of insurance - commercial, statutory, etc
- Who you can insure with
- Policy coverage
- Policy periods
- Premium levels
1.30-2.00
Contractual Issues - Protecting Yourself in a Difficult Market
Speaker: Roger Button, Shadbolt
- Use of common standard forms of consultancy appointments
- Examples of standard forms and amendments
- Recognising threats to your business
- New forms for alternative procurement
2.10-2.40
The Path Towards Amicable Resolutions with Clients in the GCC
Speaker: Raid Abu-Manneh, Mayer Brown
- Local law implications
- Arbitration-does it suit?
- Dispute avoidance-can it be achieved?
2.50-3.20
Risk Management of Construction Project Delays and Cancellations
Speaker: Daniel Abramson, Zurich
- Historical perspectives and lessons learnt
- Standstill covers
- Project recommissioning
3.45-4.15
Insurance Risk Management
Speaker: Michael Earp, Willis
- The real cost of wrong insurance policy
- What happens if wrong insurance carrier is selected
- Claims handling
- Cover for sub-consultants
4.20-5.00
Insurance and Contract Frustration Workshop
Moderators: Roger Button and Michael Earp
Day two – 19 October 2009
9.30-10.00
Corporate Compliance in a Difficult Market
Speaker: Neil Broadhead, PWC
- What is corporate compliance and why do you need it?
- Corporate compliance post credit crunch: A GCC perspective
10.10-10.40
Health and Safety Issues
Speaker: Mark Warrington, Bovis Lend Lease
- Health and safety compliance in the GCC
- Build safe UAE
- Tackling health and safety understanding amongst staff
- Health and safety obligations beyond contract termination
10.50-11.20
Regional Commercial Issues
Speaker: Andrew Greaves, Trowers & Hamlins LLP
- Payment
- Responsibility for approvals
- Suspension/termination entitlement
- Overheads and materials increases
- Inflation and currency issues
- Relationships with supply team
11.45-12.10
Alternate Dispute Resolutions in the GCC
Speaker: Peter Shaw, Denton Wilde Sapte & Co
- Alternate Dispute clauses in FIDIC and other contracts
- Practical implications of the current climate
- Pro-active management of a dispute
- Mediation and conciliation
1.30-2.00
Political Risk Management and Mitigation
Speaker: Jolyon Kimble, Sovereign Strategy
- The inevitability of political interference in projects, and how you can make it work for your company
- Understanding the inflexible culture of hierarchy in the Gulf
- Explaining the process to key staff
2.00-2.30
Political and Media Panel Discussion
Moderator: Jolyon Kimble, Sovereign Strategy
2.30-3.00
Working in the GCC - A Client’s Perspective
Speaker: Gurjit Singh, Sorough Real Estate
View the full brochure for ACE's 2009 GCC conference
here.
For more information on Working in the GCC: Addressing the Legacy of the Credit Crunch contact ACE senior international business executive Naomi Bari at
nbari@acenet.co.uk