The ELA Presents

Workplace in Motion: Employment Law Shifts in Africa & the Middle East

Join us for a special 2-part webinar series broadcasting from our annual conference in Dublin exploring the most pressing employment law developments across Africa and the Middle East. 


Our panelists will tackle hot topics such as: 

  • Non-compete policies
  • Redundancies in challenging markets
  • AI and the future of work
  • Evolving policies on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)


This series will offer practical insights for employers and HR leaders to stay ahead in this rapidly changing landscape.


Workplace in Motion: Gabon, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Uganda

October 15, 2025 @ 12:30PM Ireland Time

Employers across the region are facing unprecedented challenges with a reduction in international investment due to political shifts and evolving workplace laws.


In this webinar, our speakers from Gabon, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, and Uganda will address:

  • How to approach workforce restructuring, downsizing, and collective terminations while staying compliant with local laws.
  • Practical ways to navigate changing tax rules, compliance challenges, and evolving court decisions that impact operations.
  • Strategies to advance gender equality, prevent workplace discrimination, and protect employee rights.
  • How to manage emerging risks from AI, remote work policies, non-compete clauses, and intellectual property ownership.



Speakers

Moderator

Victoria Agomuo 

Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie 

Nigeria

Presenter

Silvia Mota Carvalho 

Miranda Alliance | Cabinet Nguia 

Gabon

Presenter

Sonal Tejpar 

ALN Kenya | Anjarwalla & Khanna 

Kenya

Presenter

Julien Kavaruganda 

ALN Rwanda | K Solutions and Partners 

Rwanda

Presenter

Alex Samson Ntale 

ALN Uganda | MMAKS Advocates 

Uganda

Workplace in Motion: Angola, Egypt, Qatar, UAE

October 15, 2025 @ 2:00PM Ireland Time

Across the region, employers are navigating a new era where diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) principles intersect with evolving labor laws and emerging technologies. This webinar will examine how these forces are reshaping workplace practices and compliance.


Our panel will discuss:

  • How DEI principles are influencing recruitment, pay equity, workplace culture, and legal compliance across the region.
  • The role of AI in the recruiting & hiring process and the growing importance of protecting employee privacy & data in an increasingly digital landscape.
  • Recent legal developments strengthening protections against discrimination and supporting maternity rights.
  • Strategies for fostering inclusive workplaces that accommodate local laws, cultural norms, and diverse employee needs.

Speakers

Moderator

Nuno Gouveia 

Miranda Alliance - Fátima Freitas Associados 

Angola

Presenter

Emma Higham 

Clyde & Co 

Qatar

Presenter

Laila Elibrachy 

Ibrachy & Dermarkar 

Egypt

Presenter

Elodie Chalhoub 

Clyde & Co 

United Arab Emirates (UAE)