Symposium – Family Law: a comparative approach
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Abstract
The “Family Law: A Comparative Approach” symposium presents a unique opportunity to delve into the convergence of legal systems. Our esteemed panelists will commence by analyzing recent advancements in the integration of foreign, particularly Arab/Islamic, family law into German jurisprudence. Within the UAE domain, there is significant focus on family laws and family courts, particularly as emerging laws and courts have become a focal point of the legislature. A comparison between the Non-Muslims to the Muslims law will be undertaken. Furthermore, the symposium will highlight the paramount issue of children’s welfare amidst parental separation. Through a comparative lens, we will scrutinize the approaches adopted by French Law and UAE Law in addressing the needs of children navigating familial transitions.
This symposium promises to offer invaluable insights into the latest developments in Family Law.
About the Speakers
Dr.Lena-Maria Möller is a scholar of comparative and contemporary Middle Eastern law. She holds an M.A. in Middle East Studies and a Ph.D. in Law, both from the University of Hamburg, Germany. Her research explores the intersections of law, society, and popular culture, spanning a wide interdisciplinary spectrum. Scholarship from her research projects has been published and is forthcoming in, among other journals, Middle East Law and Governance, International Journal of the Legal Profession, The American Journal of Comparative Law, and Journal of Private International Law. She has received several awards for her work, including the Otto Hahn Medal from the Max Planck Society and the University of Hamburg Faculty of Law Dissertation Award. Lena-Maria Möller is the Associate Editor of Arab Law Quarterly. She is also a member and former Co-President of the Arab-German Young Academy of Sciences and Humanities.
Diana Hamade is the Founder and Managing Partner of Diana Hamade Attorneys at Law. The law firm is a boutique firm that was honored as the Law Firm of the Year in 2020 by LexisNexis. Diana Hamade is ranked in Band 1 of Chambers HNW Private Wealth Law in the United Arab Emirates. As a family lawyer and succession planning practitioner with expertise in Sharia, she has become a recognized and well reputed practitioner especially in relation to family law, family business, succession planning, and governance in the region. Diana is also a recognized family expert in civil law, family law, and child relocation cases. She provides expert evidence to international dispute resolution forums and courts worldwide. Diana is a lawyer and legal consultant qualified in the UAE and licensed by the Ministry of Justice and the Legal Affairs Department of Dubai. She has right of audience before all UAE courts including DIFC. Diana is a member of the International Bar Association and the Vice Chair of the Arab Regional Forum of the IBA. She is also a member of STEP Arabia and is on the board of the Special Interest Group of International HNW clients under STEP. She is also a member of the International Academy of Family Lawyers and a member of the Emirates Lawyers Association in the UAE.
Professor Luc Grynbaum , a distinguished Professor of Private Law at University Paris Cité, brings a wealth of expertise to his esteemed role. As the Head of the Department of Law, Economics, and Management at Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, he plays a pivotal role in shaping the academic landscape. With a specialization in civil law, Professor Grynbaum has dedicated his career to delving into the intricacies of legal systems and has imparted knowledge of family law to his French students. His extensive knowledge and experience have allowed him to guide his students through the complexities of family law, providing them with a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter.
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