Please join us on Friday, February 1, 2013, when Foley and international law firm Eversheds LLP will host a breakfast briefing and panel discussion on how best to avoid or resolve international disputes. Topics will include:
- How can you avoid international disputes?
- If unavoidable, how do you ensure you are in the best position to resolve the dispute?
- What are the international dispute resolution options?
- What kind of dispute resolution clauses should be included in a contract? What are the options under applicable treaties?
- How do you ensure you are in a strong position if a dispute arises?
- What are the best tactics for achieving a favorable result?
Panelists will include:
- Thomas I. Elkind, Partner, Foley & Lardner LLP Boston. Tom is the former chair of Foley’s Boston Office Litigation Department and currently a member of, among other areas, our Business Litigation & Dispute Resolution Practice.
- Sven Riethmueller, Partner, Foley & Lardner LLP Boston. Sven counsels clients on complex U.S. domestic and cross-border business transactions.
- Andy Moody, Partner, Eversheds LLP. In addition to his wide experience serving clients in international arbitration matters, Andy is co-chair of the London Court of International Arbitration’s Young International Arbitration Group — the largest such group in the world.
- Neville Byford, Partner, Eversheds LLP. Neville specializes in international arbitration, has extensive experience in the area, and has been recommended in the Guide to the World’s Leading Experts in Commercial Arbitration.
For more information, please contact Tony Rezek in Foley’s Boston office at 617.342.4000 or arezek@foley.com.
Foley & Lardner LLP will apply for CLE credit after the program, wherever applicable. Foley & Lardner LLP certifies that this activity has been approved for California MCLE credits by the State Bar of California in the amount of one General credit(s). Foley & Lardner LLP is a State Bar of California MCLE approved provider Please note that participants must log in to both the teleconference and LiveMeeting portions on the date of the event; credit may not be obtained by viewing and/or listening to a program recording after the event.
