HBKU College of Law, Siemens Energy Qatar host forum on ‘Corporate Compliance in Qatar’

HBKU College of Law, Siemens Energy Qatar host forum on ‘Corporate Compliance in Qatar’

The College of Law at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), in collaboration with Siemens Energy Qatar, recently hosted a panel discussion to explore issues faced by corporations in Qatar relating to regulatory compliance. The discussion focused on contemporary legal challenges and solutions.

The recently-held event was moderated by Susan L Karamanian, dean, College of Law. The discussion covered anti-corruption, the environment, and labour. The panel of experts analysed how corporations can address the legal and regulatory issues in a sustainable and transparent manner.

The speakers included Mona Daraei, senior lawyer and compliance manager at Siemens Energy, and Dr Ilias Bantekas, professor, College of Law, who discussed anti-corruption and the influence of international best practices in setting a minimum floor for workplace conduct.

Luigia Ingianni, commissioner of the Employment Standards Office at the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), offered expertise on labour issues, emphasising the importance of open, yet confidential communication channels.

College of Law SJD student and JD alumnus, Hamoudeh al-Zaini, a compliance officer and senior legal counsel at the QFC Authority, provided additional comments on the need for transparency and clear policies and procedures.

Dr Markus Gehring, associate professor, University of Cambridge, and Visiting Professor of Law at the College