Corporate Disputes 2023 - 3rd Annual Forum

Providing Essential Updates on Key Trends and Lessons Learned from Recent and Ongoing Corporate Cases.

In-person I 22 & 23 November 2023 | The Dilly, London W1J

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As the only dedicated Corporate Disputes Forum, benefit from a unique programme structured around the most impactful cases from the last 12 months.

Hear practitioners actively involved in key cases address recent trends, developments and share lessons learned in this critical area of Disputes.

Gain practical value from two focused yet comprehensive days of content including:
12 practical sessions curated for our expert audience by our esteemed co-chairs with direct involvement in today's critical cases
30+ specialist speakers sharing unique perspectives and first-hand case insights based on their legal expertise
Mr Justice Robin Knowles providing the Judiciary’s Perspective on ESG disputes

Meet Your Forum Co-Chairs:

Stephanie Lee
Stephanie Lee Partner
Travers Smith
Daniel Spendlove
Daniel Spendlove Partner
Signature Litigation
James Worsnip
James Worsnip Partner & Managing Director
AlixPartners LLP
All Speakers

Recent Developments in Corporate Criminal Liability   

- Corporate crime and regulatory reforms: an update on the latest developments  

- Mitigating reputational risks and civil damages arising from associated third parties 

- Anecdotes on non-financial misconduct allegations 

Good Faith: A Universal Principle in Corporate Disputes 

- Good faith clauses: lessons learnt from recent cases  

- How far can having good faith clauses take you in English courts? 

- The UK’s evolving views on good faith  

Navigating Overseas Sanctions Disputes in Corporate Law   

- Understand the scope of sanctions using lessons from recent cases 

- Dealing with a lack of direction in sanctions disputes  

- A toolkit for handling sanctions in corporate disputes   

- General licenses in the context of litigation and arbitration disputes 

Uncovering the Blueprint for Valuation: Insights from Experts  

- Do valuation procedures provide more uncertainty than certainty 

- The crucial role of valuation experts in corporate disputes proceedings  

- Key considerations for valuation experts in corporate disputes 

Londons Reign as a Dispute Resolution Hub 

- What makes London great for litigation? 

- How does London retain its crowd amidst overseas competition? 

- Maintaining London Status as a Leading Centre for Dispute Resolution 

Highlighting Trends in Post-M&A Disputes 

Completion accounts, earn-out disputes, warranty claims and more: What are we seeing a lot of and why? 

Exploring damages issues in Post M&A disputes 

W&I insurance interplay 

Latest confirmed speakers include:

Judy Fu
Judy Fu Barrister
3VB
Timothy Elliss
Timothy Elliss Partner
Enyo Law
Matthew Scully
Matthew Scully Partner
Clifford Chance
Lois Horne
Lois Horne Partner
Macfarlanes (UK)
Tatiana Menshenina
Tatiana Menshenina Partner
Withers
Zulfi Meerza
Zulfi Meerza Senior Associate Solicitor
Rahman Ravelli
Nick Vamos
Nick Vamos Partner and Head of Business Crime
Peters & Peters
Peter Binning
Peter Binning Partner
Corker Binning
Adam Rizzo
Adam Rizzo Partner
Orrick
Tom McDonnell
Tom McDonnell Associate
Brown Rudnick
Rutger Metsch
Rutger Metsch Associate
Herbert Smith Freehills
Charlotte Bhania
Charlotte Bhania Partner
PCB Byrne
Andrew Hill
Andrew Hill Partner
Fox Williams (UK)
Jessica Lee
Jessica Lee Partner
Brown Rudnick
Fiona Simpson
Fiona Simpson Partner
Kingsley Napley (UK)
Camilla de Silva
Camilla de Silva Partner
Simmons and Simmons
Zachary Sananes
Zachary Sananes Partner
Stewarts Law
Shona Coffer
Shona Coffer Partner
Mishcon de Reya
Fiona Huntriss
Fiona Huntriss Partner
Pallas Partners LLP
Amit Arora
Amit Arora Director
AlixPartners LLP
Jago Russell
Jago Russell Partner
Boutique Law
Robert Amsterdam
Robert Amsterdam Partner
Amsterdam & Partners
Timothy Collingwood KC
Timothy Collingwood KC Barrister
Serle Court
Charlotte Hill
Charlotte Hill Partner
Penningtons Manches Cooper
Louise Boswell
Louise Boswell Partner
CMS
Sinem Mermer
Sinem Mermer Partner
Boden Law
Greg Huitson-Little
Greg Huitson-Little Director
AlixPartners LLP
Adam Baradon KC
Adam Baradon KC Barrister
Blackstone Chambers
Toby Starr
Toby Starr Partner
Humphries Kerstetter
Dipti Hunter
Dipti Hunter Partner
Keidan Harrison
Ned Beale
Ned Beale Partner
Hausfeld
Matthew Wescott
Matthew Wescott Partner
JMW Solicitors
Tom Ffiske
Tom Ffiske Editor
Immersive Wire
Sandra Mossios
Sandra Mossios Partner
Ernst & Young LLP
Nino Sieve
Nino Sieve Partner
Nater Dallafior Rechtsanwälte
Kate Allass
Kate Allass Partner
Farrer & Co (UK)
David Grant KC
David Grant KC Barrister
Outer Temple Chambers
Justina Stewart
Justina Stewart Barrister
Outer Temple Chambers
All Speakers

Why Attend This Year?

Diverse and stimulating 
panel discussion

Network with sector-leading 
professionals

Covering all things 
corporate disputes in just 2 days

Event Partners

Lead Partner

AlixPartners
Knowledge Partner

Ernst & Young LLP
Supporting Partner

Equal Representation for Expert Witnesses

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