in -h FRE ou E se fo co r un se l BENCHMARK LITIGATION Benchmark Litigation International Litigation Forum CLE pendin g Join your peers to hear more about: Networking opportunities with general counsel, private practitioners and international litigation experts The latest case studies and how to improve your company s global strategies to handle disputes How to deal with the political changes and their effect on disputes Best practices to keep up with multi-jurisdictional litigation Managing strategies to handle global enforcement policies Practical and authoritative advice from some today's most powerful global players Supported by: To register or for more information Sponsorship In-house speaking opportunities CALL : +44 (0) 207 779 8740 george.reeves@amm.com CALL : +44 (0) 207 779 8310 Beth Ranney beth.ranney@euromoneyny.com CALL : +1 212 224 3411 www.benchmarklitigation.com www.managingip.com
Benchmark Litigation International Litigation Forum After growing success in New York and California for three years, the Benchmark portfolio has developed events including Benchmark Women in Litigation and Benchmark Data Security & Privacy Forum. Benchmark is now expanding due to high demand to discuss the hottest topics surrounding global disputes and cross border litigation. Join us for this one day interactive forum to hear best practices from global companies on how to handle disputes, whether international arbitration is the alternative route, and discuss tips for handling cross-border matters. Delegates will hear some of the US s top inhouse and private practice lawyers discuss international litigation, disputes and arbitration. Vast networking opportunities The aim is to provide an inclusive debate around the talent pipeline as well as discussing the latest developments in disputes around the globe. Aimed at junior to senior professionals, both male and female, the Forum will equally be of interest to all in-house counsel as well as private practice. General counsel In-house counsel Litigation counsel Chief legal officers IP counsel Corporate and business affairs General prosecutors Private practice Judges Sponsorship opportunities We will create a bespoke solution that will position your organization as a thought leader and ensure you engage with your target audience. This will help you to meet and influence the people who are going to grow your business. Please contact on +44 20 7779 8310 or George.reeves@amm.com to discuss. To register or for more information CALL : +44 (0) 207 779 8740 Sponsorship george.reeves@amm.com CALL : +44 (0) 207 779 8310 In-house speaking opportunities Beth Ranney beth.ranney@euromoneyny.com CALL : +1 212 224 3411
Agenda September 26, 2017 De-harmonization of the current market how will this effect disputes 2017/18: will political changes have an effect on regulatory fronts? What does this mean for international trade agreements and subsequent disputes (e.g. tariffs) Possible changes to North American Free Trade Agreement; could NAFTA be terminated? What can be expected for litigation now are disputes on the increase? Brexit update and its effect on European cross border litigation International arbitration: key trends and topics Trends and developments with international arbitration is this the future? Pros and cons of arbitration versus litigation: knowing when the provision for arbitration should be made? What do general counsel need to know does it align circumstances and objectives? A discussion around the key arbitral centers: New York; Washington DC; London; Paris; Stockholm; and Singapore Is international arbitration the most cost efficient route? Helena Tavares Erickson, Senior VP, Dispute Resolution Services and Corporate Secretary, International Institute for Conflict Prevention & Resolution (CPR) Oliver Reimers, Manager, Corporate Counsel, JetBlue Airways Assessing the evolving landscape of cross-border litigation in Canada Tribunal bodies navigating the Canadian regulatory landscape Securities class actions cross border Trends in competition and financial class actions The increasing costs of energy and construction litigation NAFTA Chapter 11 update What do USA companies need to know? The effect of the Canadian Charbonneau commission on public contracts what influence will this have on the construction sector? Anti-corruption enforcement and strategies FCPA enforcement continues to challenge businesses in highrisk regions What we ve learnd from the FCPA Pilot Program Ensuring your business complies with the UK Bribery Act Global corruption risk assessments: where are your company s greatest risks? Strategies to maintain a global anti-corruption program Jordan Rosenfeld, Global Chief Compliance Officer, Mercer LaTanya Langley, VP & GC, Group Stationery, LA, Middle East, Africa, BIC Intl Multi-jurisdictional litigation best practices for in-house Assembling your team and developing a strategy Choosing your counsel selecting regional or national lawyers Assessment of costs and benefits Influence of the media: developing a PR strategy for global companies Legal privilege issues differences Dealing with third party, vendor, consultants, supplier/partner relationship and foreign subsidiaries Procedures to create predictability with conflicts arise Kimberly Y. Chainey, associate general counsel, global M&A, strategy and innovation, Avis Budget Group Key trends in discovery Key differences in global discovery practices How to manage unique discovery practices in court Major jurisdictions with programmatic issues Updates on discovery legislation What should in-house counsel expect during disputes? Investigations focus on privacy and procedure Kristin Meister, Litigation Counsel, Credit Agricole CIB Linda Sharp, associate general counsel, ZL Technologies International commerce involving Mexico pitfalls and market conditions Legislation updates and concerns how will this affect your business? Case trends and developments; increasing in manufacturing exports and price of oil Top tips for USA companies advancing into this jurisdiction Antitrust, anti-bribery and anti-terrorism The latest on antitrust and competition laws What are the top five competition topics? Best practices for handling enforcers Merger guidelines between direct competitors Controlling cartel efforts with regulators OFAC sanctions, lists and activities Section 337 and anti-dumping and countervailing duty investigations Is third party funding on the increase? Third Party Litigation Funding (TPLF) an overview The UK and Australia are leading countries in this market - will the US follow? What can we learn from the Juridica Capital Management and Burford Capital Limited cases? Is it causing more conflict of interests than resolutions? Top five safeguards to counter potential problems International Privacy and Cybersecurity Litigation Disruptive attacks/breaches and their effects on business and Boards - Ransomware attacks and extortion - More laws with fines/penalties in the US, EU and other jurisdictions Mandatory data breach notifications New privacy laws including EU s GDPR EU-US Privacy Shield NY Department of Financial Services Cybersecurity Regulation More litigation involving data breaches, disclosure of private facts, class actions Darren A. Bowie, Chief Privacy Officer and Associate General Counsel, AIG Carly Huth, Privacy Counsel, NBC Universal Media, LLC Noga Rosenthal, Chief Privacy Officer, Epsilon Key trends in disputes in Asia Managing your dispute in China and the effect of international arbitration institutions open (HKIAC, SIAC) Anti-corruption campaign and how this affects in-house The latest on litigation funding in Hong Kong Enforcement challenges in the region
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