The Top Legal Mistakes Startups Make in the MENA Region - Workshop

Nov 11, 1:00 – 3:00β€―PM (UTC)

Muscat

SME Authority, Al Wazarat Street, Al Khuwair, Muscat,, 110

Building a startup is exciting β€” until a legal misstep slows your momentum.Join us for an interactive, practical legal w...

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Workshop

About this event

Building a startup is exciting β€” until a legal misstep slows your momentum.
Join us for an interactive, practical legal workshop led by Hisham A. Kassim, Managing Partner at Kassim Legal, to uncover the most common legal mistakes founders make and how to avoid them.

In this session, we’ll dive into the legal foundations every founder should understand, including:

  • Choosing the right jurisdiction for your holding company

  • Founder agreements and equity allocation β€” how to set things right from day one

  • Employee equity incentive plans β€” what they are and how to use them effectively

  • Convertible notes (SAFEs) β€” how they work and when to use them (if time allows)

Seating is limited because the workshop is designed to be highly interactive.

Participants will be invited to share their experiences, ask questions, and help shape the discussion. Expect to walk away with clarity on how to structure your company for growth and avoid costly legal pitfalls.

πŸ“… November 11 | πŸ•” 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM | πŸ“ Location: SME Authority, Al Khuwair

| In collaboration with Kassim Legal |

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Speaker

  • Hisham Kassim

    Kassim Legal

    Managing Partner

When

When

Tuesday, November 11, 2025
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (UTC)

Host

  • Walaa Hamdan

Organizers

  • Walaa Hamdan

    Chapter Director

  • Amjaad Al Hinai

    German Univeristy of Technology

    Chapter Co-Director

  • Juhaina AL Aisari

    UTAS

  • Laura Cretney

    Startup Grind

    Chapter Co-Director

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