CMS Disputes Talks

The focus of our discussion is the update to the LCIA Rules that came into effect from 1 October 2020.  The updates to the LCIA Rules extend from provisions relating to commencement of the arbitration, emergency arbitrator, tribunal’s powers, interim measures to electronic communications and virtual hearings.   
Speakers: Guy Pendell (Partner, London), Torsten Lörcher (Partner, Cologne), Kushal Gandhi (Partner, London)

Over the last decade, Netherlands has become a popular forum for international class actions against multinationals. Companies are increasingly being confronted with such claims, which are brought by foundations on behalf of groups of interested parties, such as consumers or  investors.  These claims can have a significant impact on the operations and reputations of the companies involved.

Our speakers: 

• Leonard Böhmer - Partner, CMS Netherlands
• Bart-Adriaan de Ruijter - Partner, CMS Netherlands

In the first episode we are looking into the changes to the ICC rules focusing on efficiency, flexibility and transparency. 
Speakers: Guy Pendell  (CMS UK), Bart-Adriaan de Ruijter (CMS Netherlands), Jessica Foley (CMS UK)

Significance of the law governing the arbitration agreement and how you determine it.  Get up to speed with the latest UK Supreme Court decision and hear about the approaches from other places like Singapore, Switzerland, Germany and France.

Speakers: David Bridge, Kushal Gandhi and Jessica Foley (CMS UK)

To read more download our most recent International Disputes Digest here.

An overview of the effect of mandatory lockdowns on commercial buildings and offices. A discussion on the liabilities of the lessor and the remedies available to the tenant.

Speakers:

• Rodrigo Campero, Partner - CMS Chile
• Ernesto Vargas, Professor for Private Law, University of Chile and Teaching Fellow, University College London
• Jacques Simhon, Partner - CMS Colombia
• Danielle Drummond-Brassington, Partner - CMS UK
• Chantal Martens, Advocaat - CMS Netherlands

The pandemic will give raise to an increase of litigation involving both companies and directors’ liability: we can foresee, among others, cyber claims, securities class actions and shareholders’ derivatives claims; issues may also arise from employees working from home (data breaches, frauds, etc.). What should be done in order to prevent and minimize the risks and costs of potential disputes? 

Speakers:

• Laura Opilio, Partner - CMS Italy 
• Alessandro Voglino, Managing Director of Shared Underwriters
• Zaakir Mohamed, Partner - CMS South Africa
• Virginie Fremat, Partner - CMS Belgium

• Liability of States: boundaries of permissible measures and how to protect your business and investment from unlawful actions by governments
• No money? No problem! Third party funding for claims in times of crisis

Speakers:

• Nicolas Wiegand, Partner - CMS Hong Kong
• Ruth Stackpool-Moore, Investment Manager - Omni Bridgeway
• Lorenzo Villegas, Partner - CMS Colombia
• Mariel Dimsey, Partner - CMS Hong Kong
• Susanne Schwalb, Counsel - CMS Germany

A global overview on potential collection processes; practical advice on how to be prepared for cross-border insolvencies from the creditor´s perspective.

Speakers:

• Daniel Rodriguez, Partner - CMS Colombia
• Charlotte Schildt, Partner - CMS Germany
• Nacho Fernandez Aguado, Partner - CMS Spain 
• Michelle Barclay, Partner - CMS Peru