The IBA Annual Litigation Forum 2024, organized by the International Bar Association (IBA), is a premier event for legal professionals focusing on litigation and dispute resolution. Scheduled from April 17 to 19, 2024, in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, this forum brings together leading practitioners, academics, and experts to discuss current trends and challenges in the field of litigation.
Key topics at the forum include the evolving landscape of class actions, with sessions on case management, class settlements, and third-party funding. Discussions will also cover the enforcement of judgments across borders, addressing complexities in international legal frameworks and diplomatic considerations. Additionally, the forum will explore the impact of sanctions, cybersecurity, data privacy, and the use of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on litigation practices.
Attendees will have opportunities to engage in workshops and panel discussions led by distinguished speakers, providing insights into best practices and emerging issues in litigation. The event also offers networking sessions, allowing participants to connect with peers and industry leaders to foster professional relationships and collaborations.
This forum is ideal for litigators, in-house counsel, and legal professionals seeking to stay abreast of developments in litigation and dispute resolution. It provides a platform to gain knowledge, share experiences, and discuss strategies to navigate the complexities of modern litigation.
Speakers(15)
Alexander Hansebout
Partner at Altius
Alexander Hansebout is a partner at Altius in Brussels, Belgium, and serves as the Scholarship Officer for the IBA Litigation Committee.
Barbara Maucher
Partner at Noerr
Barbara Maucher is a partner at Noerr in Düsseldorf, Germany, specializing in litigation.
Blossom Hing
Partner at Drew & Napier
Blossom Hing is a partner at Drew & Napier in Singapore, specializing in litigation and arbitration.
Dr Christophe Bernasconi
Secretary General at Hague Conference on Private International Law
Dr Christophe Bernasconi has been the Secretary General of the Hague Conference on Private International Law since 1 July 2013.
Dr Norel Rosner
Legal Officer at European Commission
Dr Norel Rosner is a legal officer at the European Commission in Brussels, specializing in private international law.
Dr Urs Hoffmann-Nowotny
Partner at Schellenberg Wittmer
Dr Urs Hoffmann-Nowotny is a partner at Schellenberg Wittmer in Zürich, focusing on international arbitration and litigation.
Henry Warwick KC
King's Counsel at Brick Court Chambers
Henry Warwick KC is a leading silk involved in the historic group litigation on behalf of 555 UK sub-postmasters against the Post Office.
Justyna Niemczyk
Lawyer at De Brauw
Justyna Niemczyk is a specialist in the new Act on Collective Damages in Class Actions (WAMCA) class action laws introduced in the Netherlands in 2020.
Noa Barhum
Partner at FISCHER (FBC & Co)
Noa Barhum is a partner at FISCHER (FBC & Co) in Tel Aviv, Israel, specializing in litigation.
Patrick Moloney
CEO at LCM
Patrick Moloney is the CEO of litigation financier LCM, listed in Australia and the UK, and active also in Asia.
Paul Sluijter
Partner at HOUTHOFF
Paul Sluijter is a partner at HOUTHOFF in Rotterdam, Netherlands, focusing on litigation.
Richard Garcia-Almendros
Partner at Stephenson Harwood
Richard Garcia-Almendros is a partner at Stephenson Harwood in London, England, focusing on international litigation.
Robert Johnston
Partner at Johnson Winter Slattery
Robert Johnston is the Chair of the IBA Class Action Committee and Head of Litigation at Johnson Winter Slattery in Sydney, Australia.
Sara Chisholm-Batten
Partner at Michelmores
Sara Chisholm-Batten is a partner at Michelmores in London, specializing in international litigation.
Thomas Plewman KC
King's Counsel at Brick Court Chambers
Thomas Plewman KC is a King's Counsel at Brick Court Chambers in London, focusing on commercial litigation.
Event Details
- Date
- April 17-19, 2024
- 3 days
- Location
- 🇳🇱 Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Renaissance Amsterdam Hotel
- Pricing
- Varies by tier
- Audience
- Litigators, in-house counsel, legal professionals