On 15 October 2025, BSA LAW hosted the 4th edition of its flagship Mock Trial in collaboration with LexisNexis Middle East at the DIFC Academy.
Spearheaded by Asim Ahmed, Partner and Head of the Litigation Department at BSA LAW, the event brought together over 50 participants for a simulated criminal case focused on unlicensed crypto trading. The interactive session offered practical insights into regulatory compliance and the workings of the UAE criminal justice system.
The session featured a welcome note by Dr. Ahmad Bin Hezeem, Senior Partner at BSA LAW and former Director General of Dubai Courts, and a closing panel with Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority’s (VARA) General Counsel Ruben Bombardi, alongside BSA LAW’s Asim Ahmed, Partner and Head of the Litigation Department; Partner and Head of the TMT Department at BSA LAW, Nadim Bardawil; and Senior Associate Asma Siddiqui, discussing virtual assets trading and compliance in the UAE with the team presenting the trial from BSA LAW: Dana Hassan, Racha Kirouani and Hala Harb.
The event was highly engaging, offering participants a unique opportunity to experience the dynamics of a courtroom setting while gaining practical understanding of virtual asset regulations. Its interactive format and expert-led discussions made it an insightful and impactful learning experience for all attendees.