Preliminary Programme Follow us OFFICIAL CORPORATE SUPPORTER @IBAevents #IBARome Our social event sponsors WELCOME PARTY INDIVIDUAL TAX AND PRIVATE CLIENT COMMITTEE NETWORKING SOCIAL EVENT ENYO LAW DISPUTES. NO CONFLICTS. INTERNATIONAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS COMMITTEE NETWORKING SOCIAL EVENT ANTI-CORRUPTION, BUSINESS CRIME, CRIMINAL LAW AND WAR CRIMES COMMITTEE NETWORKING SOCIAL EVENT INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISING COMMITTEE NETWORKING SOCIAL EVENT ARBITRATION COMMITTEE RECEPTION AND DINNER NETWORKING SOCIAL EVENT INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND ENTERTAINMENT LAW ART, CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS AND HERITAGE COMMITTEE NETWORKING SOCIAL EVENT LAW COMMITTEE NETWORKING SOCIAL EVENT YOUNG LAWYERS ‘NIGHT OUT’ CORPORATE AND M&A COMMITTEE RECEPTION AND NETWORKING SOCIAL EVENT All sponsorship packages include a complimentary delegate pass to the conference. However, it should be noted that complimentary delegates’ passes, given as part of these packages, cannot be assigned to speakers, panellists, Chairs or co-chairs, members of the press or adjudicators. All sponsorship options and their benefits, are non-exclusive and non-negotiable. Should you have any questions regarding the available sponsorship options at the conference in Sydney, please do not hesitate to contact me via email at [email protected] or telephone on +44 (0)20 7842 0090. Follow us CONTENTS Contents @IBAevents #IBARome IBA staff Introduction by the President of the IBA 5 In addition to the Association’s senior officers, many staff from the IBA offices will be attending the conference and would be happy to talk to The IBA Annual Conference 6–7 delegates about any aspect of the Association’s work. Conference Host Committee 7 Executive Director Mark Ellis Important dates and deadlines 7 Deputy Executive Director Tim Hughes Conference host city – Rome 9 Operations Director Joe Bell About the IBA 10–11 Divisions Director Ronnie Hayward Showcase sessions 12 Head of Divisions Administration Astrid Wargenau General interest 13–14 Conferences Director Julie Elliott General meetings 14 Director of Content James Lewis Rule of Law Symposium 15 Creative Director Tim Licence Schedule of sessions by committee 17–41 Head of Bar Issues Commission and Support to the President Becca Verhagen Daily schedule of working sessions 43–73 Head of Marketing Jennie Castro Social programme 75–78 Membership Manager Joanna Budzowska-Gawlak Legal Practice Division (LPD) Press Office Romana St Matthew-Daniel Message from the Chair of the LPD 79 IBA’s Human Rights Institute Director Phillip Tahmindjis Section and Committee information 80–86 Head of Advertising and Sponsorship Andrew Webster-Dunn Public and Professional Interest Division (PPID) Director, Asia Office Juni Son Message from the Chair of the Section Director, North America Office on Public and Professional Interest (SPPI) 87 Michael Maya Director, Latin America Office Section and Committee information 88–90 Flavia Alves Director, The Hague Office Message from the Chair of the Aurélie Roche-Mair Bar Issues Commission (BIC) 91 Continuing Professional Development/ Message from the Co-Chairs of the Continuing Legal Education IBA’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) 92 Up to 25 hours are available to those delegates attending the whole conference. At the conference, certificates of attendance will be Conference information 93–97 available from the IBA Registration Desk and the IBA Membership stand. Certificates of attendance can also be obtained after the Registration form 99–102 conference, by emailing [email protected]. All information in the programme is correct at the time of print. To register – complete the registration form or book online at www.ibanet.org/Conferences/Rome2018.aspx 3 Current Exhibitors OFFICIAL CORPORATE SUPPORTER PLATINUM SPONSORS SILVER SPONSOR BRONZE SPONSORS EXHIBITORS CCommercialD DisputeR Resolution All exhibiting and sponsorship packages include a complimentary delegate pass to the conference. However, it should be noted that complimentary delegates’ passes, given as part of these packages, cannot be assigned to speakers, panellists, Chairs or co-chairs, members of the press or adjudicators. All exhibiting and sponsorship options and their benefits, are non-exclusive and non-negotiable. Should you have any questions regarding the available exhibiting and sponsorship options at the conference in Sydney, please do not hesitate to contact me via email at [email protected] or telephone on +44 (0)20 7842 0090 Welcome to Rome! THE IBA THE PRESIDENT OF BY INTRODUCTION ast year, as IBA President, I enticed you to travel to the far end of the L globe to attend our Annual Conference in stunning new world Sydney. This year, I am delighted to invite you to journey back to the old world and join me at the IBA’s 2018 Annual Conference in Rome, the beautiful capital of Italy. Remember the old saying, no matter where you are on earth... all roads lead to Rome! Every IBA conference has its own signature style and we believe Rome 2018 is sure to be an unforgettable event, as well as possibly the biggest Annual Conference yet. With an immensely rich history spanning nearly 30 centuries, Rome has been called the capital of the world. Ten million tourists travel to Rome each year to visit its legendary monuments, such as the Colosseum, the Pantheon and the Roman Forum, as well as to sample the pleasures of la dolce vita, the ‘sweet life’, that only the citizens of Rome know how to live and breathe. A journey to Rome is to enter a portal to the very foundations of Western civilisation; the city has been a crossroad of empires and a crucible of arts, culture, philosophy and the birthplace of the EU, the home of three important UN agencies... and the cradle of Roman law. Yet the Eternal City is no dry museum of old history. It dazzles with a vibrant street life, a glorious architectural legacy and a passionate flair for food, fashion and design. With all this at your fingertips, there is no shortage of sights and activities to complement the conference during your stay. Climb the Spanish Steps and indulge in some glamorous retail therapy on Via Condotti; admire Michelangelo’s painted ceiling at the Sistine Chapel; make it your mission to find the best gelato in the city; imagine gladiators battling in the Colosseum; throw a coin in the immortal Trevi Fountain; savour the culinary delights of cucina romana, such as everyone’s favourite spaghetti carbonara; ride a Vespa; visit the treasures of the Vatican and marvel at St Peter’s Basilica; and take in the sunset from one of the magnificent vistas while enjoying an aperitivo, sure to become a daily habit during the conference in the manner of today’s Romans. Against this very unique background of history and culture, I believe our IBA Annual Conference 2018 will also exceed your expectations. More than 200 sessions will be included in the 2018 programme, which will culminate in the impressive Rule of Law Symposium. There will be exceptional showcase sessions presented by the LPD, SPPI and IBAHRI, and the committee sessions will offer the chance to hear from the best experts in the field and will benefit all delegates, whatever your area of practice. There will also be sessions highlighting the exciting work of the Presidential Task Forces. If you are not already a member of the IBA, I highly recommend that you join – not only for the instant discount from which you benefit for this conference, but also for the value in the continuous benefits to your education and professional development throughout the year and the networking opportunities the IBA committees can provide. I look forward to meeting old friends and making new ones in one of the world’s most influential and captivating cities. For many of you, it may be a welcome return to bella Roma but, for those who have never seen Rome, it is hard to believe that life can be more beautiful. Be a part of history and join us for this memorable IBA week! With warm regards, Martin Šolc President, International Bar Association To register – complete the registration form or book online at www.ibanet.org/Conferences/Rome2018.aspx 5 The IBA Annual Conference Rome, 7–12 October 2018 he International Bar Association (IBA) Annual Conference is the premier conference for legal professionals worldwide to meet, share Tknowledge, network, build contacts and develop business. It serves to advance the development of international law and its role in business and society and to provide members with world-class professional development opportunities to enable them to deliver outstanding legal services. The IBA’s first Annual Conference was held in 1947 and it has grown to become the world’s largest and most prestigious international gathering of lawyers, attracting more than 6,000 delegates representing over 2,700 law firms, corporations, governments and regulators. THE IBA ANNUAL CONFERENCE ANNUAL THE IBA Who attends? The IBA Annual Conference is open to both members and non-members of the IBA, with lawyers from more than 130 jurisdictions and all parts of the legal profession attending, including lawyers in private practice, in-house counsel, human rights advocates, judges, bar leaders, regulators and government representatives. This unique mix of viewpoints provides a rich environment for Opening ceremony, IBA Annual Conference 2017, Sydney © IBA discussion, debate and learning as well as the opportunity to develop lasting business relationships and lifelong friendships. What to expect The 2018 IBA Annual Conference in Rome will feature