AIJA

AIJA

is the only global association devoted to lawyers and in-house counsel under 45. AIJA promotes professional cooperation and friendship among young, career building legal professionals around the world. AIJA proudly organises the 54th International Young Lawyers’ ­C ongress 2016: the event ANY international young lawyer should attend.

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INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF YOUNG LAWYERS

Welcome letter of the President our profession have also dramatically changed and continue to change. The current instability of the global climate makes it our duty to maintain avenues of communication. Today’s young lawyers are tomorrow’s leaders, and play a vital role in spreading the ethical, legal and business culture and assisting governments, NGO-s and businesses to deal with the upcoming challenges.

Dear Colleagues, Dear Friends, Sehr geehrte Kollegen! It is a pleasure to invite you to Munich, Germany to participate in the 54th International Young Lawyers’ Congress organised by AIJA, where we expect over 600 participants! The event is a unique learning and networking opportunity for all career-building lawyers working on the international scene, and is essential for promoting legal culture and for enhancing cooperation and friendship between lawyers aged 45 and below from all over the world.

AIJA is an incredible organisation which not only contributes to making the world a better place through the friendships built here among different cultures and nations, it also helps the participants’ personal and career development and business generation in a very efficient and enjoyable way.

In AIJA’s more than half a century of history, this will be the third time that our annual congress returns to “München”, after 1965 and then 1988, the year before the Berlin Wall, “die Berliner Mauer”, came down in Germany and the democratic changes in Central Eastern Europe started. Since then the world has undergone significant political, economic and social changes and the pace of our lives and the demands of

München will offer a great setting for the cutting edge scientific and unique social program that the Organising Committee and the Work-Coordinators, with the help of other volunteering AIJA members, have put together.

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The congress hotel is ideally located within the beautiful English Garden, which is among Europe’s biggest city parks, with a lake at the centre (don’t be surprised to see wetsuits and wakeboards or sun-loving Münchners sunbathing on the lawn with their coats, ties and dresses neatly piled beside them). It’s no surprise that some of the famous beer gardens are conveniently located a few steps away. What more can you ask from a congress hotel in the month of August?! Come and join us to experience the “AIJA Spirit” and to make this a congress to remember! Herzlich willkommen in AIJA, herzlich willkommen in München! Orsolya Görgényi, Budapest, Hungary President of AIJA

ORGANISING COMMITTEE Julia Blind, Kleiner Rechtsanwälte, Stuttgart, Germany Mark Oliver Kühn, Rittershaus Rechtsanwälte, Frankfurt/Main, Germany Oliver Cleblad, Mannheimer Swartling, Frankfurt/Main, Germany Justus Jansen, GSK Stockmann + Kollegen, Hamburg, Germany Pascal Böhner, Bardehle Pagenberg, München, Germany Eva Bonacker, SWK Schwarz Rechtsanwälte, München, Germany Stephan Dittl, Salger Rechtsanwälte, Frankfurt/Main, Germany Sven Friedl, Seitz Weckbach Fackler & Partner, Augsburg, Germany Arne Friese, Dissmann Orth, München, Germany Bernd Hauck, Kellerhals Anwälte, Basel, Switzerland Martin Imhof, Heuking Kühn Lüer Wojtek, Düsseldorf, Germany Caroline Pluta, PLUTA, Augsburg, Germany Benedikt Rohrßen, Taylor Wessing, München, Germany Alexander von Saucken, Roxin Rechtsanwälte, München, Germany Babak Tabeshian, Ariathes Rechtsanwälte, München, Germany Philipp Wiesenecker, Kliemt & Vollstädt, Frankfurt/Main, Germany Birgit Wöhren, GSK Stockmann + Kollegen, Hamburg, Germany

“Grüß Gott” and a Warm Welcome to Munich! subcommissions, as well as for the impressive venues chosen for the social programme: The AIJA “Speed Dating” is a perfect start into great business networking, to be continued during the Welcome Reception. Congress participants will be touched by the Opening Ceremony, the most official function of the week. Local lawyers will open their homes for the most charming aspect of any Congress – the traditional Home Hospitality Dinner. And after half a Day Out in nature with old friends and new acquaintances experiencing typical Munich leisure activities, the Congress participants will be blown away by the closing Gala Dinner, the highlight of every International Young Lawyers’ Congress.

It is our pleasure to welcome young lawyers from all over the world to Munich for the 54th International Young Lawyers’ Congress organized by AIJA taking place between August 23rd and 27th, 2016. Bavaria’s capital is Germany’s third largest city, a stylish metropolis that has nevertheless kept its traditional, almost rural charm. Of course, Munich is best known for the world’s largest beer festival, the “Oktoberfest”. However, you will see there are plenty of other things and places to discover. ­Munich is also famous for its beautiful architecture, its fine culture and museums. Moreover, the Alps are just a little more than an hour away. Take some days off before or after the Congress to visit Munich, Bavaria and the rest of Germany!

We hope we have made you curious enough and are proud to host you in this lovely city of historical sites, in the midst of Bavaria’s abounding natural beauty, and enjoy with you days of intensive and comprehensive scientific work as well as vibrant social life. More information is available at­ www.aija.org/munich.

Furthermore, Munich is one of the leading business hubs, both in Germany and Europe. Companies from every industry and business sector operate here. Global players, dynamic and profitable SMEs, innovative high-tech companies and many more. Our Congress will take place at the Hilton Park Hotel located right next to the English Garden (“Englischer Garten”), the green heart of Munich, a wonderful place to relax, enjoy a beer in one of the beer gardens, watch surfers on the ­“Eisbach” Creek, or simply stroll around. And don’t miss one of the best views of Munich from the “Monopteros”, a classical pavilion built on a hillside in the midst of the English Garden.

We are absolutely sure that the Congress in Munich will bring you as much pleasure as it brings us and are looking forward to seeing you in Munich in 2016! Julia Blind, Mark Oliver Kühn, Oliver Cleblad, Justus Jansen on behalf of the Organising Committee

This Congress will inspire you for the quality of more than 50 hours of professional training including a pre-seminar on “effectiveness”, all organised by the 20 AIJA commissions and Julia Blind

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Mark Oliver Kühn

Oliver Cleblad

Justus Jansen

Introduction to the scientific program by the Work Coordinators It is a great pleasure for us as Work Coordinators to give you a first insight into the scientific programme of the International Young Lawyers’ Congress of AIJA in Munich 2016. Its various workshops and working sessions spread over 5 days, organised by AIJA’s 20 scientific (sub)commissions will allow you to enhance your skills and knowledge. Moreover, you will get to know young lawyers from all over the world to further develop your own network.

thirst for knowledge besides offering the possibility to have one or two beers in a shady and relaxing beer garden!

AIJA’s commissions of all different fields of law handed in an overwhelming amount of proposals. Of course, this was a work coordinator’s dream for shaping an attractive scientific programme. However, the high quality and number of the commissions’ proposals also had a downside: given the fact that the slots were strictly limited we had to make a choice. We are aware that the present result would not have been possible without the great support and cooperation of all commissions for which we are grateful.

Nicolas Mosimann, Christian Presoly, Bernd Hauck

Although the scientific programme is nearly finalised, we still have an open ear for your inputs or concerns. Do not hesitate to contact us if there are any queries. See you in Munich for a magnificent congress! Prost!

Work Coordinators:

Nicolas Mosimann

One of the trends of the diversified programme is the obvious need to introduce and discuss new legislation. These slots will definitely enable practitioners to catch up on the latest developments. Another trend seems to be green economy which obviously touches different fields of law being addressed by four commissions. Furthermore, there are numerous joint working sessions offering views on topics from different legal perspectives. All this convinces us that the International Young Lawyers’ Congress in Munich 2016 will quench your

Christian Presoly

OC Liaison Officer to Work Coordinators:

Bernd Hauck

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Congress Sessions Working Sessions

Joint Working Sessions of commissions

• Antitrust:  “Damage claims in competition matters: The dawn of a new era?” GENERAL REPORTERS:  Simone Gambuto, Sebastian Janka

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• Corporate Acquisition & Joint Ventures:  “Market standards for SPA’s and beyond.” GENERAL REPORTERS:  Robrecht Coppens, Karim Maizar, Hendrik Thies

Commercial Fraud, International Business Law (IBLC) and Sports Law:  “Business, sports and fraud: compliance and risk management.” GENERAL REPORTER:  Thomas Ricard

• Private Clients (PCC) and Tax Law (TLC):  “Asset Protection – How to structure assets in an anonymous way, while meeting the international transparency requirements.” GENERAL REPORTERS:  Cosima von Rechteren, Roos Jongeneel

• Distribution:  “Claims about claims and disclaimers – welcome to the glamorous world of advertising!” GENERAL REPORTER:  Kasper Ripken

• Skills, Career, Innovation, Leadership and Learning (SCILL) and Corporate Counsel:  “Does time control you, or do you control time? The secrets of effective self-management.” GENERAL REPORTERS:  Byron Phillips, Aalia Datoo

• International Arbitration:  “Arbitrating energy disputes: Hot topics.” GENERAL REPORTERS:  Catrice Gayer, Marc Krestin, Lucy Gordon • Litigation:  “Mediating Commercial Disputes – Hot Topics and Practical Tips.” GENERAL REPORTER:  Eleni Polycarpou

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Transport Law and Environmental and Energy Law:  “Transport and Environment: Vessels, aircrafts, trains and lorries – equal treatment before the law in view of their environmental impact?” GENERAL REPORTERS:  Nicoletta Kröger, Sarah Wolf

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Congress Sessions Workshops • Banking, Finance and Securities Law:  “Finance for your clients: the harmonisation of capital markets.” GENERAL REPORTERS:  Jennifer Maxwell, Xavier Costa • Insolvency:  “The quest for coordination of proceedings in cross border insolvency cases (The new EU regulation on transnational insolvency. The Uncitral Rules: concrete applications).” GENERAL REPORTERS:  Hector Sbert Perez, Giuseppe Scotti • Technology, Media and Intellectual Property:  “Unitary Patent reform: new rules for the patent world.” GENERAL REPORTERS:  Henrik Holzapfel, Daan de Lange • Labour Law and Immigration:  “Workers without borders.” GENERAL REPORTER:  Stefanie Tack • Real Estate and Public Law:  “Green Buildings – From Buckminster Fuller to Norman Foster.” GENERAL REPORTERS:  Jean-Rodolphe Fiechter, Per-Ola Bergqvist

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Congress venue HILTON MUNICH PARK Am Tucherpark 7, 80538, Munich, Germany Situated on the edge of Munich's famous Englischer Garten public park, the Hilton Munich Park hotel is only 30 minutes' drive from Munich Franz-Josef Strauss airport and within easy reach of all of the city's major attractions and business areas. Combining a tranquil location and excellent links to Munich's public transport system with professional, welcoming service and modern comfort, this hotel has everything to help make your stay in Munich a success. Complimentary WiFi is available in the public area of the hotel. All rooms also feature a balcony with sliding doors, flat screen televisions, contemporary furnishings and modern lighting. A fully equipped fitness centre with a range of cardiovascular and resistance machines, an indoor pool as well as a sauna and steam room give you the freedom to choose how you would like to relax after busy Congress days. Rates: € 178 single use / € 190 double use, including b ­ reakfast and wi-fi and VAT.

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CONGRESS GOALS

ALL-INCLUSIVE SOCIAL PROGRAM

• Bringing together 600 – 700 delegates from all over the world • Offering 50 hours of specialist, multi-discipline training with a comprehensive academic program given by legal professionals and outside speakers • Providing an international exchange platform to help build an effective and friendly professional network • Social events held over 5 days in the most prestigious locations in Munich

• Speed-dating • Welcome Reception • Opening Ceremony • Home Hospitality Dinners • “Day-Out” • Gala Dinner

SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM

WHAT IS AIJA?

• 9 working sessions, 3 hours each, for an in-depth study with panels and/or mock-cases • 6 workshops, each of 90 minutes to explore and debate specialist topics • Voice of the Profession session focusing on the rule of law and the role of young lawyers • Pre-congress seminar • Executive coaching sessions • 20 scientific (sub)commission meetings open to all

• 4,000 individual members • Present in 90 different countries • Members from law firms of all sizes and cultures • More than 50 collective bar association members • 20 scientific (sub)commissions • More than 20 events every year • A unique platform of young lawyers to learn, network and share

WHO IS THE CONGRESS DESIGNED FOR?

International young lawyers and in-house counsel under 45. Average age 35.

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