🇦🇪 Human-Centred Lawyering, Scalable Legal Innovation & Why Dubai Is Just Getting Started

What happens when you combine empathy-led lawyering, flexible working, and legal tech? 

You get Argentum Law.

In our next episode of the Legally Speaking Podcast ™️ – Dubai Miniseries, sponsored by Clio - Cloud-Based Legal Technology, I sat down with Janine De Keersmaecker, Principal and Partner at Argentum Law, to explore how one firm is quietly reshaping legal services from the ground up.

🎙️ From the heart of Dubai, we talked about:

✔️ People-first lawyering – “We’re building a firm where lawyers can be themselves—and thrive.”

✔️ Scaling smart in the UAE – From regulatory complexity to structuring mistakes, Janine shares what founders need to know before scaling.

✔️ Flexible work meets global ambition – Argentum’s remote-first model uses tech like Clio to manage talent and clients across time zones—with clarity and data.

✔️ Real diversity starts with belonging – The UAE’s diversity stats are impressive, but for Janine, the key is cultivating community and shared values.

✔️ The next frontier of M&A and corporate law – From AI to redomiciliation trends, the UAE’s rise is accelerating—and becoming a global legal magnet.

💬 “The future of law is human. It’s about understanding people, building trust, and using tech to empower—not replace—lawyers.”

If you’re a law firm leader, in-house counsel, or legal entrepreneur exploring new models—this episode is your playbook.

Listen to Janine De Keersmaecker’s episode now here:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4LNIMaD1A79g8UbI4yoY16?si=C_r3C8QfQA-8JlioE1gSHg

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/legally-speaking-podcast/id1485892170?i=1000701976849