Legal Framework for Adjudicating Securities Disputes - Cairo 13 September 2026
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Securities disputes are among the most complex types of disputes due to their technical nature and the interplay of legal, financial, and economic considerations involved.
As capital markets continue to evolve and the volume of transactions increases, the need has emerged for a specialized legal framework that ensures the prompt resolution of disputes, upholds justice, protects investors, and strengthens confidence in the market.
The adjudication of securities disputes is based on an integrated legislative and regulatory framework that includes capital market laws, regulations issued by regulatory authorities, and specialized litigation and arbitration mechanisms.
This program aims to provide participants with an in-depth understanding of the legal and procedural framework governing the resolution of securities disputes, while examining practical applications and best practices.
Course Objectives:
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Understand the legal nature of securities disputes.
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Identify the legislative and regulatory framework governing securities disputes.
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Distinguish between judicial jurisdictions and quasi-judicial committees.
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Examine the procedures for filing and adjudicating securities disputes.
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Analyze decisions and judgments issued in this field.
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Explore arbitration mechanisms and alternative dispute resolution methods.
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Enhance the ability to prepare specialized legal memoranda relating to securities market disputes.
Scientific Themes:
Day One: Regulatory Framework for Capital Markets and Securities Disputes
- Definition and Types of Securities
- Regulatory Authorities and Their Jurisdictions
- Sources of Legal Regulation Governing Capital Markets
- Nature of Disputes in Financial Markets
- Governing Principles for the Resolution of Disputes
Day Two: Judicial Jurisdiction and Specialized Committees
- Jurisdiction of Courts over Securities Disputes
- Quasi-Judicial Committees: Committees for the Resolution of Securities Disputes
- Jurisdictional Boundaries among Different Authorities
- Appeals against Decisions and Procedures
- Judicial Review of Regulatory Authorities’ Decisions
Day Three: Legal Procedures for the Resolution of Disputes
- Filing Claims and Related Procedures
- Procedural and Substantive Defenses
- Evidence in Securities Disputes
- Civil and Criminal Liability
- Compensation and Penalties
Day Four: Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution Methods
- Arbitration in Securities Disputes
- Mediation and Amicable Settlement
- Advantages and Disadvantages of Alternative Dispute Resolution Methods
- Enforcement of Arbitral Awards
- Recent Trends in the Resolution of Financial Disputes
Day Five: Practical Applications and Case Law Analysis
- Reviewing Judgments and Decisions Issued in Securities Disputes
- Analysis of Market Manipulation and Insider Trading Cases
- Preparing a Legal Memorandum in a Capital Market Dispute
- Assessing the Impact of Judgments on Market Stability
- Comprehensive Practical Workshop