LexisNexis
LexisNexis is launching its upcoming significant annual event 'Commercial Contracts and Alternative Dispute Resolution', on the 15th & 16th July 2009 at the Novotel Clarke Quay Hotel, Singapore.
In today’s increasingly complex business world, corporate litigation cases are reported virtually everyday in the news. Frequently, these news relate to disputes arising from interpretation of documents, breach of contract and infringements of rights. Therefore, an effective contract is the beginning of a successful business cycle and a prevention of dangers and risks facing your projects / deals. Whether negotiating, drafting and entering into such agreements, it is essential to understand the legal, commercial and managerial issues surrounding them. Moreover, in-house counsel, contract managers, procurement professionals and private practitioners need to understand the best practices in entering, maintaining and exiting commercial agreements which are complex and constantly changing especially when drafting international contracts.
Key issues to be addressed include how to negotiate to ensure a successful negotiation, elements in drafting enforceable commercial contracts, legal issues arising from contractual clauses and successful contract management. More importantly, emphasis will be placed in cross border agreements with topics on considerations when drafting and optimising cross border agreements.
Lastly, the conference will also address Alternative Dispute Resolutions (ADR) as it is estimated that 80% of commercial disputes are resolved through ADR. The business world has made loud and clear outcries about the delays in hearing and disposing of commercial cases. In arbitration, a limited time frame is set to hear and conclude the dispute and a speedier resolution of disputes is anticipated. Understanding dispute resolution in Singapore and cross border litigation will give you an advantage over others. Last but not least, to learn how to plan for, avoid and resolve cross border contractual disputes will help you to further understand ADR in the broader sense.
Prominent Speakers on Board:
• The Honorable Sir Laurence Street AC KCMG QC
• Nan Wang, Vice President & Senior Counsel, Marriott International
• Jane Niven, Regional General Counsel Head Legal & Compliance, Asia Pacific, Jones Lang Lasalle
• Jason Cohen, VP & General Counsel- Asia Pacific, Starwoods Hotel & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
• Benjamin Liu, Legal Counsel, BNP Paribas
• Christopher To, Council Member, Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre
• Kristen Harris, Retained Counsel, Texas Instruments-
• Loong Seng Onn, Executive Director, Singapore Mediation Centre
• Minn Naing Oo, CEO and Registrar, Singapore International Arbitration Centre
Key Benefits for Attending:
• Comprehend negotiation skills leading to effective negotiation
• Learn how to draft and structure commercial contracts
• Examine legal issues arising from contractual clauses
• Review the global perspective in jurisdictional issues
• Understand strategic choice of law and jurisdictional clauses
• Examine breaches and termination clauses in a commercial contract
• Obtain remedies for breach of contract
• Improve your comprehension on the dispute resolution process in Singapore
• Understand how to plan for, avoid and resolve cross border contractual disputes
Who Should Attend:
• In- House Legal Counsel/ General Counsel
• Commercial Lawyers
• Lawyers
• Legal Managers
• Contract Managers
• Purchasing Managers
• Commercial and Business Development Managers
• Company Secretaries
• Compliance Officers
Contact Information:
For further details on the conference programme/ sponsorship enquiries, please contact Ms. Tan Peng Pheng at Tel: +603 7882 3547 or email: PengPheng.Tan@
For more information on the ‘Commercial Contracts and Alternative Dispute Resolution’’, please click here to go to event website www.clo-asia.com
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