ECLA General Assembly (Copenhagen)

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On November 20, 2015, ECLA held its General Assembly in Copenhagen, which was hosted by the national association of company lawyers of Denmark.

One of the more important topics discussed in the meeting was  TTIP (the Trans-Atlantic Trade & Investment Partnership), between the USA and the European Union. It was felt that the average knowledge level on TTIP  should be increased among the members, also as  it is still unknown how TTIP might influence the profession of the company lawyer in Europe.

President Sergio Marini gave some insight into the negotiations and emphasized the wish to be involved in the opinion making process, and (indirectly) in the negotiations.
No definitive position has been taken in the meeting, but the President set a  strict deadline in order to understand how ECLA should act in these negotiations which could have an important impact on  the role of company  lawyers in Europe. However, nobody knows at this point of time  what  the final text of TTIP will be,  as on both sides of the Atlantic there are several contradicting political streams.

Another topic of interest was the opportunity of strategic partnerships with other company lawyers organizations in order to do lobbying actions viz. the European Commission with respect to the recognition of the  position of the company lawyer. Also the topic of Legal Privilege is, of course,  still important for ECLA, as it has always been the case since 1982. This topic may also play a role in the negotiations around TTIP.

Further,  it was discussed how to improve ECLA’s visibility, as well as to encourage more networking among individual  members in  and between national associations.

President Marini expressed a special word of gratitude  to Danske Advokater for its hospitality in its attractive headquarter and to Gorrissen Federspiel Law Firm, for offering ECLA such a pleasant Gala Dinner.

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Legal Directors Strategy Meeting (Amsterdam)

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On November 25, 2015 the Legal Directors Strategy Meeting took place in Amsterdam and included presentations and discussions on various topics.

Amongst the panel leaders  was Han Kooy (General Manager of ECLA) who dealt with the topic concerning the differences between company lawyers and external advisors as well as with the possibilities to create efficiencies and how to motivate legal staff. Interesting debates resulted in some conclusions on aspects as outsourcing ( with possible loss of jobs for company lawyers), the use of paralegals, document handling (considered as a must but often difficult to implement), knowledge sharing ( also focused on the specifics of the company and its business segment). The exchange of views was considered very useful by the attendants.

In addition many contacts were made between providers and (possible) clients, on a one-to-one basis during table contacts.

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17th European Corporate Governance (Luxembourg)

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The Conference will be focusing on the following themes:

1) The influence of new forms of financing in Corporate Governance.

2) Governance of subsidiaries in multinational groups of companies.

3) Recent developments in corporate governance of credit institutions and investment firms.

Registrations from 2 to 30 November on https://delegate.eu2015lu.eu, code 197. Participant. The final confirmation will be communicated in due time as the number of places is limited.

For any need of assistance please address to corpgov2015@mj.etat.lu  or +(352) 247-88544, (+352) 247-88510.

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12th Corporate Fraud & Corruption Forum (Amsterdam)

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Building and supporting the ethical business culture and providing organizations with effective investigation action plans are key pillars of the conference to be held on 19/20 November 2015.

The current evolving environment requires the legal departments maintain business integrity through effective fraud and corruption prevention strategy that have a positive impact on the company therefore to the employees.

In this context, where it becomes vital to improve compliance and audit frameworks, legal departments have to work closely together  with the HR encouraging ethical behaviors.

Please find full updated info on http://www.thoughtleaderglobal.com/fraudcorruption2015/

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Corporate Governance & Risk Forum (London)

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The forum unites leading general counsel, heads of corporate governance and compliance officers in an unparalleled opportunity to network and benchmark and hear the latest thinking on emerging trends, risks and other key issues that will affect your company over the coming years.

From keynotes to case studies, no issue will be left unaddressed in an arena where compliance is at the forefront of the agenda, whilst obtaining a deep understanding of corporate governance and organisational culture in the current market.

Please click here for the full program and registration, free for in-house lawyers only.

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Brand Protection & Anti-Counterfeiting (Berlin)

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A company’s brand is its single most important asset, and how current and prospective customers perceive a brand to determine its success are the main topics of the 10th Annual Brand Protection and Anti-Counterfeiting Summit on November 17-18, 2015

This year’s session is designed to provide  the IP professionals the tools and tactics for an appropriate and efficient brand protection strategy in order to tackle the challenges coming especially from online and social media as well as to strengthen the company’s brand integrity.

This summit represent therefor a great opportunity to learn how to deliver your business maximum results and wins in a global and evolving environment.

For the updated agenda and the registration to the event please visit http://www.brandprotectionevent.com/

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Conference on effective dispute management (Paris)

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The International Centre for ADR of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) is pleased to invite company lawyers to the 6th International Mediation Conference, which will take place on November 10, 2015 at ICC’s Headquarters in Paris

The Conference is a renowned annual event which offers a unique forum for more than 100 users of commercial mediation to exchange best practices and know-how. It provides an opportunity for company representatives to discuss techniques for effective conflict management, dispute avoidance, early dispute resolution and the efficient use of mediation.

This one-day event is attended by and especially tailored to the needs and interests of in-house counsels worldwide,  corporate management representatives and corporate dispute resolution specialists.

The “Effective Dispute Management” includes presentations, round table discussions and group exercises offering an excellent chance to interact with ICC’s international business and legal network.

Register now for the 6th ICC International Mediation Conference. For ECLA company lawyers “Special Partnership Fee” please click here.

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Deutscher Syndikusanwaltstag 2015 (Berlin)

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The Arbeitsgemeinschaft Syndikusanwälte of the DAV is organizing its annual conference on Company Law in practice, “Deutscher Syndikusanwaltstag” on 5 and 6 November 2015 in Berlin.

This conference is a significant forum on Company Law and the ongoing discussion about new legislation clarifying the status of the In-House Counsel.
In addition there is a wide range of topics relevant to legal departments such as:
•         TTIP and Investor-to-State dispute settlements
•         Cross border litigation
•         Intellectual Property
•         Competition law
•         Cyberwar, Cybercrime – to dos for the legal department
•         corporate and group financing
•         E-justice in the legal department
•         right to strike, tariff unity and minimum wages
•         Implications of a quota of women on the company

The formal dinner taking place in the evening at the Humboldt Carré on Gendarmenmarkt presents a great opportunity to meet old and new colleagues from companies all over Germany!

The conference takes place at Sheraton Berlin Grand Hotel Esplanade.

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ACC Annual Meeting (Boston)

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The ACC Annual Meeting is the world’s largest gathering of in-house counsel and offers the best value in corporate legal education in order to take a leading role in career development.

The ACC meeting represents, therefore, an excellent platform to learn from experienced presenters who will discuss changes to the field and to meet with thousands of peers and legal service providers, during this intensive program on current legal issues.

Registration is now open at https://www.accmeetings.com/am15/register.aspx.

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Campus AFJE 2015 (Paris)

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The Association Française des Juristes d’Entreprise (AFJE), the main representative organization for company lawyers in France, organizes its 5th rendez-vous “training”.

Organized in partnership with Lexis Nexis Formations, master in the legal education for the professional,  the Campus  AFJE 2015 will take place on October 16, 2015.

This meeting provides not only a full day training but also focuses on networking opportunities. As in past editions,  high level contributors as legal directors, lawyers, external auditors will offer training courses to satisfy the expectations of company lawyers.

Discover the full program and subscribe at  http://formations.lexisnexis.fr/16-campus-afje!

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