Conference programme

The recent spate of large state litigation has had the complication of immunity issues. How has it been resolved? What were the hurdles? We will discuss these issues and more in this session.

Most laws regarding how the succession and taxation of estates are designed with a traditional nuclear family in mind. But the definition of marriage and issue is not as clear cut as the law may allow. This session will explore how as families evolve and reproductive technology advances, how should modern families plan for their future.

As companies undergo insolvency proceedings, DIP lenders often provide vital financing to ensure continuity. However, their influence—exercised through stringent terms and control rights—can significantly limit the debtor's autonomy and affect other stakeholders, sometimes leading to disputes or litigation. This panel will explore the evolving scope of DIP lender control, examining the legal boundaries and practical implications of when such influence crosses the line and will discuss recent case law in which these discussions have taken place.

International trade faces many challenges, among them the sudden changes in the global market due to new crises, sanctions, conditions. The supply chain and the performance of the contracts are affected by new laws introducing mandatory provisions (example, the so called “no re-export to” clause and alike). Drafting and interpreting such clauses are key factors for lawyers and arbitrators worldwide. This will be discussed during this session. 

The Canadian pension funds are large, diversified and impactful, and Latin America’s needs and potential provide plenty of investment opportunities across industries. No wonder why this pair are attracted to each other! This panel will explore the growing presence of Canadian pension funds in Latin America's infrastructure, energy, real estate and other sectors, the hot topics that are top-of-mind in their capital deployment and the drivers of their interest in the region going forward.

The panel will discuss:

• Extraterritoriality of IP rights extending outside the issuing country;
• Permanent injunctions after trial are virtually guaranteed in some jurisdictions and a pipe dream in others;
• Diverging technology subject to protections on one jurisdiction and not in another such as artificial neural networks;
• And contributory infringement, i.e. the grey zone between IP protection and free competition.

An open committee business meeting where all members and Officers are invited to learn more about the current and upcoming activities and developments of the Committee.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is having a substantial impact also for transport industry, but what can and should be taken into account?

Looking at summary returns and refusals under the 1980 and 1996 Hague conventions, where there are allegations of domestic abuse and/or where there is a return to a state of war or conflict, also looking at the position where states are not signatories to the conventions.

This panel will explore the intersection between class actions and Artificial Intelligence (AI), a rapidly expanding field. Experts will discuss the legal implications of AI's increasing use, particularly regarding data protection, anti-trust, copyright and securities class actions. 

During the last two decades the banking and financial industry started thorough processes to terminate risky clients' relationships. The panel will analyse the latest trends and tools to reverse these decisions. 

A compare and contrast of global trends in fund formation and the asset management industry. 

Can new legislation around the globe assist to prevent the spread of information intended to deceive, or will traditional enforcement mechanisms hold sway in preventing dissemination of hate speech, fake news and propaganda, facilitation of counterfeit and stolen goods and objects of art, as well as infringement of Internet Protocol (IP) through the use of Artificial intelligence (AI).

This panel will look at the following issues:

• Does regulation combat misinformation, or encourage censorship; 
• What mechanisms are in place to prevent altered or falsified satellite images;
• How can actors and artists prevent infringement of their images and IP rights through the use of AI?
• And what can be done to prevent the infringement of trademark rights or unfair competition through false association between brands and entities?

Women law firm leaders from around the globe will discuss their road to leadership, successes, failures and effective ways that lawyers and law firms can create pathways to management and rainmaking. 

The panel will examine the impact of recent legislative and regulatory reforms across the Arab world and Europe on Arab migration to North America.

This popular programme will feature global dispute resolution trends in practice and procedure.

This session will focus on the evolving landscape of mergers and acquisitions in the mining sector, highlighting the rise of new players and innovative financing models. Panellists will discuss trends, challenges, and opportunities, offering insights into the future of mining investments.

This session is dedicated to explore the diverse global landscape of legal opportunities available to young lawyers. Learn how international markets are evolving and discover how to leverage these developments for career growth. This discussion will provide insights into cross-border practice areas, emerging jurisdictions, and the unique challenges and advantages of practicing law in different regions.

As the climate crisis worsens, natural disasters are no longer unforeseeable acts of god, but consequences of the states’ failure to effectively combat climate change. The objective of the panel is to explore the legal liability framework for assuring both the victims and the ecosystem a proper reparation.

The rule of law depends upon an independent judiciary. Appointment to judicial office carries with it the responsibility to be, and be seen to be, independent. Why? What does that mean in practice? From the tests for actual and ostensible bias- determining when judges should be disqualified or recused from sitting- through to social and political activities, there are many things that judges must navigate. Hear from experienced judges and advocates discuss the applicable tests, traps and guides associated with being a judge, especially when judges must ‘stand down’ and ‘stay out of it’.