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28th Annual Transnational Crime Conference

13 May - 15 May 2026

Session information

Breakout session one: How to prepare a trial: a comparative approach

Thursday 14 May (1600 - 1730)

Description

This session will explore various practical aspects relating to the preparation of a trial. More particularly, the panellists will delve into the differences between civil and common law jurisdictions and address issues such as the preparation of witnesses, the appointment of experts, the importance of oral pleadings, the composition of the court and the cross-examination strategies and techniques. of the world.

Session / Workshop Chair(s)

Saverio Lembo	Baer & Karrer, Geneva, Switzerland; Secretary, Criminal Law Committee
Laura Perkins	Cadwalader Wickersham & Taft, Washington, Washington, USA; Treasurer, Business Crime Committee

Speakers

Filippo Ferri	Cagnola & Associati Studio Legale, Milan, Italy; Co-Chair, Business Crime Committee
Kenan Furlong	A&L Goodbody, Dublin, Ireland
Felix Ka-ho Ng	Haldanes , Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR; Secretary, Business Crime Committee
George Pyromallis LL.M.	George Pyromallis Law Firm, Athens, Greece; European Regional Forum Liaison Officer, Criminal Law Committee
Sabine Ten Doesschate	Sjöcrona van Stigt, Rotterdam, Netherlands; Co-Chair, Criminal Law Committee

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