Daniel Winer is a legal expert with a unique specialization in the Middle East and Africa (MEA), recognized as one of the few professionals worldwide to hold dual LL.B. degrees from South Africa and Israel. This rare qualification equips Daniel with deep insights into the legal systems, commercial landscapes, and cross-border dynamics of both regions.Daniel’s expertise spans international commercial law, construction, renewable energy, high-tech, contracts, and international commercial litigation and alternative dispute resolution (ADR). He has immense international experience, having worked in countries such as Israel, South Africa, Nigeria, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda, Zambia, Canada, the USA, France, Switzerland, and beyond.As Head of Legal for Innovation: Africa, Daniel oversees the legal facets of over 1,300 water and renewable energy projects across the continent. His leadership ensures compliance with local and international standards while enabling the sustainable success of these critical infrastructure initiatives.Beyond his professional accomplishments, Daniel has spent seven years lecturing on international commercial ADR in Israel, focusing on negotiation, mediation, and arbitration. He and his partner were the first, and only, Israelis to win the prestigious ICC Mediation Competition in Paris.Daniel’s contributions to international legal collaboration are noteworthy. As the former Executive Director of the Israel-South Africa Chamber of Commerce, he played a pivotal role in strengthening bilateral ties. He also spearheaded a groundbreaking initiative to bring Nigerian law students to compete in the ICC Mediation Competition, enhancing Africa’s presence in global ADR forums.Daniel’s career reflects a commitment to bridging legal expertise with practical solutions across industries and continents, fostering innovation and collaboration on a global scale.
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