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Programme
03 Nov 2015 Past event
Commercial disputes are often complex and require decisions to be taken which align multiple objectives. With appropriate organization and a structured approach, costs may be reduced and the position of the company improved.
Experienced practitioners from CMS will consider typical issues often faced by companies when handling disputes and will propose ways in which a company may reduce associated costs, manage risks and improve its position. The speakers will also consider precautionary measures, arbitration (including investment treaty arbitration) and third party funding.
Guest speakers at the conference will be:
- Carlos Gutiérrez García, Genercal Counsel of GAMESA
- Nick Rowles-Davies, Burford Capital Limited Event information
Programme
8.30 a.m. | Registration / Coffee |
9.30 a.m. | Welcome |
9.40 a.m. | Key note address Carlos Gutiérrez García General Counsel of GAMESA |
10.00 a.m. | A structured approach to the efficient management of disputes Cristina Coto, CMS Spain Joaquim Shearman de Macedo, CMS Portugal Rob Wilson, CMS United Kingdom |
10.40 a.m. | Precautionary measures and injunctive relief Luis Vidal Calvo, CMS Spain Leonard Böhmer, CMS The Netherlands Nuno Pena, CMS Portugal |
11.20 a.m. | Coffee break |
11.50 a.m. | Streamlining commercial and investment treaty arbitration Juan Ignacio Fernández Aguado, CMS Spain Pieter Bekker, CMS United Kingdom Gabriel Sidere, CMS Romania |
12.30 p.m. | Financing of dispute resolution by Third Party Funding Nick Rowles-Davies, Burford Capital Limited Javier Mendieta Grande, CMS Spain Tim Hardy, CMS United Kingdom |
13.10 p.m. | Closing remarks Carlos Aguilar Fernández, CMS Spain |
13.20 p.m. | Canapes and Spanish wine |
Please confirm your attendance by 20 October 2015. Participation is free of charge.
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