Derivatives Disputes
Trends, Recent Case Law and Documentation Initiatives
Thursday, November 14, 2019London
Member US$850.00
Non-Member US$975.00
Educational Credits
6.5 CPD Credit Hours Available (England and Wales)
7.5 CLE Credit Hours Available (New York)
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Agenda
Thursday, November 14, 2019
Print Agenda Derivatives Disputes for8:15 AM Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:00 AM Introduction and Welcoming Remarks Peter Werner
9:10 AM ISDA’s work on Dispute Resolution Peter Werner
This session will provide an introduction into the work that ISDA has undertaken in dispute resolution. It will also provide the background for the other sessions later in the day.
Peter Werner, Senior Counsel, ISDA9:30 AM The 2018 ISDA Arbitration Guide: What does it aim at and what does it cover? James Freeman
This session will consider the 2018 ISDA Arbitration Guide. Speakers will provide an overview of the Guide as well as focus on differences between the 2013 and the 2018 Guides. Issues for discussion will range from multiparty proceedings, optional forum clauses, expedited proceedings and confidentiality to disclosure, interim relief and appeal.
James Freeman, Partner, Allen & Overy LLP10:30 AM Morning Break
10:45 AM The ISDA Choice of Court and Governing Law Guide: What does it aim at and what does it cover? Stephen Lacey, Patrick Robinson
This session will consider the types of model clauses provided; the extension of the choice of governing law provisions; the definition of “proceedings” as well as the effect of Brexit on dispute forum clauses.
Stephen Lacey, Counsel Professional Support Lawyer, Linklaters LLPPatrick Robinson, Partner, Linklaters LLP
11:45 AM Managing Risk when Contracting with Sovereigns Sarah Garvey
12:30 PM Luncheon
1:30 PM Trends in Case Law and Dispute Resolution: Mediation Habib Motani
This session will provide an update on current trends in judicial cases relating to derivatives disputes. It will also consider trends in the use of alternative dispute resolution in derivatives disputes, including arbitration and mediation. This session will also consider the recent Singapore Convention on Mediation and whether this convention would encourage the use of mediation for such disputes.
Habib Motani, Consultant, Clifford Chance LLP2:00 PM New issues affecting Derivatives Disputes in the future: Technology & Digital assets Ciarán McGonagle, Daniel Franks, Judith Lawless, Declan McKeever
This session will consider the impact of new technology upon derivatives transactions, the types of new issues and disputes that might arise and how these disputes might be resolved. In particular, this session will focus on the development of digital assets, taking into account industry efforts to provide greater clarity on the legal and regulatory characterization of these assets.
Moderator: Ciarán McGonagle, Assistant General Counsel, ISDA
Daniel Franks, Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright LLP
Judith Lawless, Irish Counsel to ISDA, Partner, McCann Fitzgerald
Declan McKeever, Executive Director & Assistant General Counsel, JP Morgan Chase & Co
3:00 PM Is there anything special about Financial Disputes? Enforcement and Expert Witnesses Jonathon Caunt, Jennifer Choi, Jeff Golden, Rick Grove
The panelists on this session will provide insights on the nature of financial disputes and the unique considerations which market participants should take into account. In particular, this session considers the role of expert witnesses in such disputes and also how enforcement considerations may influence the choice of dispute resolution.
Jonathon Caunt, Senior Associate, Clifford Chance LLPJennifer Choi, Senior Legal Counsel, Dispute Resolution, Standard Chartered Bank
Jeff Golden, Joint Head of Chambers, 3 Hare Court
Rick Grove, Partner and Chief Executive Officer, Rutter Associates LLC
4:00 PM Afternoon Break
4:15 PM Discussion on recent Domestic and International litigation in the OTC Derivatives Market Massimiliano Danusso, Simon Fawell, Simon Firth
This session will cover various cases from the courts and tribunals across different regions.
Massimiliano Danusso, Managing Partner London Office, BonelliEredeSimon Fawell, Partner, Dechert LLP
Simon Firth, Partner, Linklaters LLP
5:15 PM Conference Concludes
Agenda is subject to change.
Venue
Back to TopAllen & Overy LLP, One Bishops Square, London, E1 6AD. Phone +44 (0) 203 808 9700. A map to the venue can be found here. You will be required to provide photo identification in order to enter the venue. Please ensure you present this at the ground floor reception or you may be refused entry.
Speakers
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Jonathon Caunt
Senior Associate
Clifford Chance LLP
Massimiliano Danusso
Managing Partner London Office
BonelliErede
Simon Fawell
Partner
Dechert LLP
Jeff Golden
Joint Head of Chambers
3 Hare Court
Rick Grove
Partner and Chief Executive Officer
Rutter Associates LLC
Judith Lawless
Irish Counsel to ISDA, Partner
McCann Fitzgerald
Pricing
Back to TopRegistration fee is for one person to attend the entire event. Pass may not be split between multiple attendees.
For some events, groups of three or more attendees from the same firm can receive a 20% discount on event registrations. Groups must be registered together, in advance of the event. To register your group, please email conferences@isda.org
Member US$850.00
Non-Member US$975.00
Course Level
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Basic knowledge of derivatives documentation is beneficial but not mandatory. Some knowledge of financial markets is assumed. No advance preparation is required.
Accreditation
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ISDA has been certified by the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board as an Accredited Provider of continuing legal education in the state of New York.
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Contact
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