Corporate Disputes 2023 - 3rd Annual Forum

Registration
9:00am

Chairpersons' Welcome:
9:25am

• An Overview of The Corporate Disputes Landscape   
• Highlighting Key Corporate Disputes Matters Over The Last Year   
• Laying Out A Roadmap For Issues To Be Explored in The Sessions Ahead 

The UK’s Answer to Securities Litigation  
9:40am

• What Cases Have Emerged After The HP vs Autonomy Decision?   
• The Association of Securities Litigation With Group Claims 
• Securities Litigation Trends For Better Legal Outcomes 

Examining Unfair Prejudice Claims in Corporate Disputes
10:35am

• Assessing and Quantifying Unfair Prejudice Claims  
• Impacts of Recent Case Law on Unfair Prejudice Claims  
• The Path Ahead: Proactively Managing Risks  

Networking & Refreshment Break 
11:15am

Uncovering The Blueprint for Valuation: Insights From Experts 
11:45am

• Do Valuation Procedures Provide More Uncertainty Than Certainty 
• The Crucial Role of Valuation Experts in Corporate Disputes  
• Key Considerations for Valuation Experts in Corporate Disputes 

Highlighting Trends in Post-M&A Disputes
12:30pm

• Valuation gaps and buyer’s remorse
• Warranty claims – what are the trends?
• ADR in corporate disputes

Networking & Lunch Break 
1.15pm

The Role of Derivative Claims in Assessing Director Liability
2:15pm

• Addressing the McGaughey vs USSL Case Study   
• When Are Derivative Claims More Likely To Be Successful in English Courts?  
• Exploring Claims That Are Best Suited To Derivative Actions 

Navigating Overseas Sanctions Disputes in Corporate Law  
3:00pm

• 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 

Networking & Refreshment Break 
3:45pm

Handling Crypto and Digital Asset Disputes in English Courts  
4:15pm

• A Guide to Conceptualising Crypto and its Relevance to Practitioners 
• The Challenges of Enforcing Judgements in Digital Asset Disputes   
• Do Digital Assets Like Crypto Fit in With English Legislation?  

Fireside Chat: The Judiciary’s Perspective on ESG
5.00pm

• Does ESG Accountability Really Affect Corporate Liability
• Advice to Corporates in Managing ESG Related Risks Effectively 
• The Role of The Judiciary in Environmental Disputes 

Chairpersons' Closing Remarks
5.45pm

End of Day 1 
6.00pm

Networking & Registration
09:00

Chairpersons' Welcome Remarks 
9:30am

Recent Developments in Corporate Criminal Liability  
9:45am

• Corporate Crime and Regulatory Reforms: An Update on The Latest Developments  
• Regulatory Consequences of Non-Financial Misconduct 

Good Faith: A Universal Principle in Corporate Disputes
10.30am

• 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  

Networking & Refreshment Break 
11:15am

AI and Predicting Outcomes in Dispute Resolution 
11:45am

• De-risking Litigations For Clients  
• What is Reasonably Possible With AI For Disputes Lawyers?  
• Ensuring The Accuracy of LLM's
• Future Implications of AI For The Dispute Community

Maintaining "Leading Dispute Resolution Centre Status" Amidst Overseas Competition
12:30pm

• How Does London Retain its Crown Amidst Overseas Competition? 
• Maintaining London’s Status as a Leading Centre for Dispute Resolution 
• Why Choose London for Litigation?

Chairpersons Closing Remarks and End of Conference
1:15pm