international
bar
association
conferences
up to 3
CPD/CLE
HOURS
AVAILABLE*
Biennial IBA Latin American
Regional Forum Young
Lawyers’ Training Programme
12 March 2014Universidad de Montevideo (UM), Uruguay
A training programme presented by the IBA Latin American Regional Forum on its 20th
anniversary, supported by Universidad de Montevideo (UM)
Experienced legal practitioners from different Latin American countries will address issues relating to commercial contracts,
such as the importance of including ‘standard’ clauses and the consequences of badly-worded contracts.
The training session will also include a strategy for young lawyers on how to benefit from membership of an international
legal organisation such as the IBA.
Topics will include:
• Standard contractual clauses
• Contractual disputes
• Strategy for young lawyers at an international organisation
Who should attend?
Law students and lawyers aged up to 35, or any legal professional starting an international practice, will have the opportunity
to hear legal practitioners’ experiences and insights, from a practical and participative point of view.
All working sessions and training materials will be in Spanish.
Training Programme supported by
*As per the Solicitors Regulation Authority of
England and Wales. The number of CPD points/
hours available may vary for other bar associations
and law societies depending on their criteria.
Programme
Wednesday 12 March
1300 – 1800 Registration
Universidad de Montevideo (UM)
1400 – 1430 Welcome speech
Fernando Pelaez-Pier KermaPartners, Caracas; IBA Past President
Strategies for young lawyers aiming to reap the benefits of
membership of an international organisation
The opening speech aims to share insights on how to participate in the IBA
successfully and how to develop the networking opportunities available.
1430 – 1600 Standard contractual clauses: why should we include
them?
Certain standard clauses are frequently included in commercial contracts.
But this must not just be a case of ‘copy/ paste’. The reasons for including
these typical standard clauses should be carefully considered when drafting
and negotiating an agreement. Understanding why these clauses exist is a
good starting point.
This panel will address the reasons for and the consequences of using
clauses for the contract’s parties.
Session Chair
Juan Manuel Mercant Guyer & Regules, Montevideo
Speakers
Carolina Aguirre Bufete Aguirre Soc Civ, La Paz
Cesar Amendolara Velloza & Girotto Advogados Associados, São Paulo
Maria Luisa Canovas Jones Day, New York
Francisco Joaquin Roggero Bullo Tassi Estebenet Lipera Torassa Abogados,
Buenos Aires
1630 – 1800 Case studies
When things do go wrong, after the contract is duly executed, the wording
of contractual clauses is essential to solving any eventual disputes. This
panel will focus on practical cases, analysing disputes in which the standard
contractual clauses addressed by the first panel should be interpreted and
applied.
Session Chair
Mariana Estrade Hughes & Hughes, Montevideo; National Representatives
Officer, IBA Young Lawyers’ Committee
Speakers
Tomas M Araya M & M Bomchil, Buenos Aires; Secretary-Treasurer, IBA
Insolvency Section
Felipe Cousiño Alessandri Attorneys at Law, Santiago
Eduardo Damião Gonçalves Mattos Filho Veiga Filho Marrey Jr e Quiroga
Advogados, São Paulo; Secretary, IBA Arbitration Committee
Agustin Mayer Ferrere, Montevideo; Young Lawyers Liaison Officer, IBA
Intellectual Property and Entertainment Law Committee
Luis Enrique Palacios Rodrigo Elias & Medrano Abogados, Lima
2030 – 2230
Opening reception of the Biennial IBA Latin American Regional
Forum Conference
Conrad Punta del Este
Finish your training programme in style. Join IBA committee officers,
colleagues, training and conference speakers to network over drinks and
canapés. During the cocktail party we will have a special celebration in
honour of the Forum’s 20th anniversary.
1600 – 1620 Coffee/ tea break
Entry is by ticket only.
1620 – 1630 Announcement of the IBA Latin American Regional
Forum’s Anti-Corruption Declaration
Estif Aparicio Arias Fabrega & Fabrega, Panama City; Website Officer, IBA
Latin American Regional Forum
Transport will be provided
Information
Date
12 March 2014
Language
All working sessions and training materials will be in Spanish.
Venue
Universidad de Montevideo (UM)
Puntas de Santiago 1604 esq Blanes Viale
Montevideo, Uruguay
Tel: +598 (2) 604 2544
www.um.edu.uy
How to register
Complete the attached registration form and return it to Suzana Su at [email protected] together with your payment. You should receive
emailed confirmation of your registration within five days; if you do not
please contact Suzana Su.
Fees
Hard copy registration forms and fees received:
until 7 March
Registration confirmation
All documentation regarding your attendance at the training can now
be obtained from the IBA website. Upon receipt of your payment for the
training a confirmation email will be sent containing instructions on how to
download the documents. Registration confirmation will not be distributed
by post.
on site
Training programme
U$20
U$25
Training programme and opening reception *
U$40
U$50
* Ticket to the opening reception cannot be purchased separately.
Full payment must be received in order to process your registration.
Training programme fee includes:
• Attendance at all working sessions on 12 March
• Training materials, including any available speaker’s papers submitted to
the IBA
• Coffee/ tea during break
Promotional literature
Please note that no individual or organisation may display or distribute
publicity material or other printed matter during the conference, unless
by prior arrangement with the IBA. Organisations and companies wishing
to discuss promotional opportunities should contact the Sponsorship
Department at [email protected].
Training programme and opening reception fee includes:
• Attendance at all working sessions on 12 March
• Training materials, including any available speaker’s papers submitted to
the IBA
• Coffee/ tea during break
• Transport and invitation to opening reception on 12 March
Payment of registration fees
Credit card payments: by Visa, MasterCard or American Express.
No other cards are accepted.
No deductions or withholdings
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this ‘Information’ section shall be paid free and clear of all deductions or
withholdings whatsoever. If any deductions or withholdings are required
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than we would have been in had no such deductions or withholdings been
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Training programme sell-outs
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however there are times when our training programmes may sell out.
Should this happen, prospective delegates will be informed and a waiting
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basis, subject to receiving registered delegate cancellations. The IBA will not
be liable for any travel or accommodation expenses incurred by an individual
who travels to the training programme without a confirmed place at the
event.
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will be refunded less a 25 per cent administration charge. We regret that no
refunds can be made after this date. Registrations received after 31 January
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of any such conference all necessary details to enable any reimbursement
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date that is one year (12 calendar months) after the date of the relevant
conference.
Important
Training programme numbers are limited. To ensure lively, interactive
sessions, if the programme is oversubscribed, the organisers will select
participants to ensure diversity.
Social programme
Wednesday 12 March
2030 – 2230
Opening reception of the Biennial IBA Latin American Regional
Forum Conference
Conrad Punta del Este
Entry is by ticket only.
Transport will be provided
Registration form
Biennial IBA Latin American Regional Forum Young Lawyers’ Training Programme
12 March 2014 Universidad de Montevideo (UM), Uruguay
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